APPELLATE PRACTICE FOR THE NON-SPECIALIST
Live In-Person Seminar
ITEM #:  1048512501   |   EVENT CODE:  511261
MEMBER PRICE
$295.00
STANDARD PRICE
$345.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

MINNEAPOLIS

Thursday, August 29, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:15 PM   |   Check-In:  8:30 AM

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

600 Nicollet Mall # 370

3rd Floor, City Center

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Appellate Practice for the Non-Specialist

Overview of Appeals and Key Appellate Issues in 5 Practice Areas

This seminar is specially designed for attorneys who are considering appealing a case for the first time, are curious about appellate work, want to grow their appellate practice, or want a refresher on core appellate issues.

  • Learn About the Appellate Process and How to Appeal
  • Discover Tips and Strategies for Writing Appellate Briefs and Oral Arguments
  • Master the Steps You Need to Take Before an Appeal at a Prior Proceeding  
  • Understand the Key Appellate Issues in 5 Practice Areas


PLUS –
 

  • A Special Message from the Court of Appeals featuring Chief Judge Susan Segal and Chief Staff Attorney Elizabeth S. Keating
  • And, Judge Theodora Karin Gaïtas and Judge Jon Schmidt share valuable advice on sharpening your appellate skills!


SPECIAL BONUS – 

All attendees will receive a FREE Summary Guide to Minnesota Appellate Procedure! In-person attendees will receive a hardcopy and online replay attendees will receive an electronic copy of this terrific resource updated by Erica A. Holzer & Katie Barrett Wiik.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST


9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION


9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Introduction to the Court of Appeals and Practice Pointers for Attorneys
– Chief Judge Susan Segal & Elizabeth S. Keating


9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Overview of Appeals – Why Appeal, How to Appeal, What is Appealable, Key Dates, When to Reach Out to an Appellate Specialist and More!
– Douglas D. Anderson & Katie Barrett Wiik


10:35 –10:45 a.m.
BREAK


10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Tips for Oral Arguments and Writing Appellate Briefs
– Justice Theodora Karin Gaïtas, Judge Jon Schmidt & Erica A. Holzer
– Christopher W. Bowman (moderator)


11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)


12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
What to Keep in Mind at Your Trial or Administrative Hearing for Appeal – Preservation, Objections and More!
– Caitlinrose H. Fisher & Virginia R. McCalmont


EXPLORE KEY APPELLATE ISSUES IN:


1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Family Law
– M.P. Boulette


2:00 – 2:10 p.m.
BREAK


2:10 – 2:40 p.m.
Probate Law
– Michelle K. Kuhl


2:40 – 3:10 p.m.
Criminal Law
– Nicole A. Kettwick & Cathryn Y. Middlebrook


3:10 – 3:15 p.m.
BREAK


3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Business Law
– Jeffrey A. Wald


3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Employment Law
– Christopher J. Moreland

LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Friday, September 13, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 civil trial specialist credits.

MEMBER PRICE
$295.00
STANDARD PRICE
$345.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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