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Appellate Boot Camp Conference (2nd Annual): Judicial Law Clerks Teach the Do's and Don'ts (Illinois)

This program focuses on CIVIL Appeals in Illinois Appellate Courts

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"Two thumbs up!"

"More informative than I expected!- and good take home literature."

"Very helpful - I do mostly federal work and will soon have an appeal in the 1st District.  This was great and perfect timing!"

"Thorough review of all aspects of appellate work.  I also appreciated the written materials provided."  Matthew D. May, Esq.

"This provided a great overview of the appellate process."

"The literature is very thorough for the Illinois practitioner."

"Good topic and knowledgeable speakers."

"I'm going to be participating in my first appeal, and this seminar truly helped clarify the appellate rules." - J. Fletchall, Levin & Brend, PC

"All speakers gave great insider tips! [They] explained complicated nuances very well." - B. Bresnahan, Dennis Noble & Associates, PC

"Excellent speakers and materials!"

"All of the speakers were excellent! It is great to hear this information from the other side, i.e. the court. Lots of great practical tips!"


Course Summary

A practical view of civil appellate practice in the Illinois Appellate Court, this course is a unique opportunity to learn civil appellate practice from those who know. Appellate law experts, including career Judicial Law Clerks from various Illinois Appellate Courts, discuss Illinois appellate practice, with an emphasis on the practical aspects.

Main topics include: drafting effective briefs; presenting oral arguments; standards of review; how appeals are processed and resolved; rehearing petitions; and the top “do’s” and “don’ts” for effective appellate attorneys. The program focuses on improving attorneys' practice, brief writing and oral argument as well as identifying common procedural mistakes.

 

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2009 Appellate Practice Boot Camp Conference

Click the green "Purchase Now" button to purchase the 2009 audio recording of our seminar, "Appellate Practice Boot Camp Conference: Judicial Law Clerks Teach the Do's and Don'ts (IL)," recorded live June 2009.  Approved for 4.0 MCLE Units in CA and IL. 

$295 plus tax (in CA) and $7.50 shipping. Early Bird price $270

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Topics to be covered in this seminar include:

  • How appeals are processed and resolved 
  • Jurisdiction: Appealing the Right Order or Judgment
  • Drafting An Effective Brief  and Tips For Effective Arguments and Strategies
  • Motion Practice Tips and Helpful Information
  • Oral Arguments—How to Prepare, What to Expect and How to Improve
  • Decision Process--Summary Orders, Published Decisions
  • Post-Judgment Practice: What happens to rehearing petitions and how you should handle them
  • The top “do’s” and “don’ts” for effective appellate attorneys

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CLE Specialization Credit

Pincus Professional Education certifies that this seminar has been approved for 4.0 hours of Appellate Specialization Certification credit in California.

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MCLE Credit

Pincus Professional Education certifies that this seminar has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 4.0 credit hours, including 0.5 hours of ethics credit in California.

Pincus Professional Education certifies this course is pending approval for MCLE credit in the amount of 4.0 credit hours in Illinois.  Please check back soon for status.

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Instructors

Moderators:

Patricia S. Spratt, Esq.
Shareholder
Shefsky & Froelich, Ltd

Patricia S. Spratt is an expert litigator, with a focus on appeals and commercial and business litigation. Prior to joining private practice, Ms. Spratt clerked for then Chief Judge William J. Bauer of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Spratt teaches Appellate Advocacy at Loyola University, where she previously received her law degree and served as Editor for the Loyola University of Chicago Law Journal.

Faculty:

Mary Patricia Kerns, Esq.
Judicial Clerk
Illinois Appellate Court, 1st District

Mary Pat Kerns has been working as a Judicial Clerk for five different Justices for almost fourteen years.  Ms. Kerns also spent six years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Appeals Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s office. She has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court, courts in all Illinois Appellate Districts and before the 7th Circuit.  In the 1980’s Ms. Kerns practiced civil litigation for two years at Conklin and Adler.  After graduating from law school Ms. Kerns spent three years as an Assistant Attorney General practicing civil litigation in the Illinois Attorney General’s office.  She received her law degree form the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 1982 and was a member of the Loyola Law Journal.

Nadine J. Wichern, Esq.
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Appeals Division, City of Chicago Department of Law

Nadine J. Wichern is an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Appeals Division of the City of Chicago Department of Law.  In that capacity, Nadine represents the City, its officials, and its employees in cases before state and federal reviewing courts. Nadine previously served for five years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Appeals Division of the Illinois Attorney General's Office. 

In March 2005, Nadine completed a term as a United States Supreme Court Fellow through the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, D.C.  As a fellow, she participated in moot courts, attended oral arguments, and filed an amici curiae brief on behalf of twenty-one states regarding the dormant commerce clause in ATA v. Michigan Public Serv. Comm'n. 

Nadine has also taught appellate advocacy, a required course for second-year law students at Loyola University School of Law, for seven years, and has taught a legal writing course at DePaul University College of Law. 

Immediately after graduating from law school, Nadine served as a law clerk to the Honorable William J. Bauer of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.  During law school, Nadine also externed for Judge Bauer for two semesters, was awarded six CALI awards, was chosen for Order of the Coif, and was the Managing Editor of Notes and Comments for the DePaul Law Review.  Prior to attending law school, Nadine earned her bachelor's degree in both history and political science, with a minor in English.

Anjali A. Huff, Esq.
Career Judicial Law Clerk
Illinois Appellate Court, 2nd District

Anjali Huff has been with the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District for approximately six years, serving for a short time as a staff attorney and then joining the chambers of Justice John J. Bowman as a career Law Clerk.  Ms. Huff has also served as a volunteer attorney for the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation.  Ms. Huff is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Law.

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What attendees have said about this seminar:


"Great overview!"  Patrick Keating, Esq.

"Excellent speaking style - very confident and credible.  Helpful & practical tips!  Thank you!"

"Very interesting program and presentation.  [Speaker] provided very good materials."  Patricia Caracci, Esq.

"Exceptional speaker & grasp of materials."

"Very good program."  John L. Quinn, Esq.

"Very informative & helpful."  Andrew Rice, Esq.

"Great speaker.  Relates to audiences and personal experiences well."  Charles Hambrook, Esq.

"Very instructive."

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Reminder: The room temperature at hotels and other seminar locations are notoriously hard to control. Please bring a sweater or jacket in case it gets cold and/or layer as if you are going to the movies so you are comfortable.

Recording policy: No audio or video recording of any program is permitted.

Seminar Cancellations: Should you be unable to attend for any reason, please inform us in writing no later than 14 days prior to the event and a credit voucher will be issued. If you prefer, a refund, less a $50 non-refundable deposit, will be issued. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received within 14 days of an event.

Substitutions may be made at any time.

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Tapes, CDs and DVDs are returnable for a full refund or replacement if defective, within 90 days of purchase.

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