New York Appellate Practice (2019)

A distinguished faculty of 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 from A to Z. Starting with the basics of appellate jurisdiction, they’ll also cover preservation of error in the trial court, how to take and perfect appeals to the Appellate Division and Court of Appeals, the new unified Appellate Division rules, effective brief writing and oral argument, a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of appellate courts as they prepare for argument and draft and release their decisions, and much more. 

Speakers:

Hon. Christine M. Clark | NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Amy P. Conway, Esq. | NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Professor Michael J. Hutter | Albany Law School

Beth A. Lifshin-Clark, Esq. | NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Erica L. Putnam Little, Esq. | NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Hon. Michael C. Lynch | NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Hon. Bernard J. Malone | Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Christopher K. Mills, Esq. | The Mills Law Firm, LLP

Scott C. Paton, Esq. | McNamee Lochner P.C.

Robert A. Rausch, Esq. | Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP

Hon. Leslie E. Stein | NYS Court of Appeals