New York Appellate Practice in the Third Judicial Department and the Court of Appeals

Program Description: Appellate judges, court officials and experienced practitioners will present this program to guide you through the fine points and pitfalls of New York appellate practice in the Third Department and the Court of Appeals. Among other topics, the program will address how to take and perfect appeals, the unified Appellate Division rules, and effective brief writing and oral argument.  The program will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Third Department and the Court of Appeals as the justices and judges prepare for argument, draft and release their decisions, and much more.

Don't miss this opportunity to hone your appellate skills.

Topics Covered: 

• Tips from the Third Department Clerk's Office and Motion Department
• Effective Brief Writing and Oral Argument Roundtable with Local Practitioners
• A View from the Bench: The Internal Processes of the Appellate Division Third Department and the Court of Appeals

4.0 MCLE Credits: 2.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 2.0 Skills

Faculty:

Hon. Christine M. Clark, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
Hon. Michael J. Garcia, Associate Judge, NYS Court of Appeals
Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
Hon. Denise A. Hartman, Acting Justice, NYS Supreme Court, Albany County
Professor Michael J. Hutter, Albany Law School
Beth A. Lifshin-Clark, Esq., Deputy Clerk, Appellate Division, Third Department
Erica Little, Esq., Assistant Deputy Chief Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division, Third Department
Henry Mascia, Esq., Partner, Rivkin Radler LLP
Hon. Eddie J. McShan, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
Matthew Meyer, Esq., Assistant Deputy Chief Appellate Attorney, Motion Department, Appellate Division, Third Department
Andrea Oser, Esq., Deputy Solicitor General, NYS Attorney General
Robert Rosborough, Esq., Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

This event is cosponsored by the Albany County Bar Association 

Registration:

This event is in-person only. 

Please direct any questions regarding event registration to the Member Resource Center.

Those who do not want to register online may call the Member Resource Center at 1-800-582-2452 to register. 

Anyone who is unable to login to their NYSBA profile should also contact the Member Resource Center

Tuition Assistance is available for those who qualify. Please visit NYSBA.ORG/TUITIONASSISTANCE for more information.
Accommodations for Persons With Disabilities: NYSBA.ORG/ADA