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Make Your First Impression Count
Dive into uncharted legal waters with our CLE-Accredited-Podcast episode, "How to Approach Issues of First Impression: The Bench Weighs In". This enlightening 60-minute discussion provides a roadmap for navigating novel legal questions, directly from the perspectives of seasoned judges. Learn the art of searching for persuasive law within your circuit, crafting compelling arguments for issues without precedent, and understanding the judicial approach to these novel challenges. For those moments when relevant case law seems non-existent, discover strategic tips to bolster your position and guide the court through unexplored legal terrain - register today!
- Master the search for persuasive precedents in your jurisdiction, enhancing your ability to tackle novel legal issues with confidence.
- Develop skills to effectively argue issues of first impression, incorporating strategies that resonate with the judiciary's analytical approach.
- Gain invaluable insights into judicial perspectives on new legal questions and learn how to proceed when facing a complete absence of relevant case law, ensuring your arguments are both innovative and grounded.
Abbreviated Agenda
How to Approach Issues of First Impression: The Bench Weighs InPanelists: Hon. Cassandra Collier-Williams, Hon. Richard M. Stewart and Hon. Joseph P. Whyte
- The Search For Persuasive Law In Your Federal Circuit
- How To Argue Issues of First Impression
- How the Judges Analyze Issues of First Impression
- What To Do When You Cannot Find Relevant Case Law Anywhere
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-12-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-12-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 06-03-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-31-2027 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2029 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
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Agenda
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How to Approach Issues of First Impression: The Bench Weighs In
Panelists: Hon. Cassandra Collier-Williams, Hon. Richard M. Stewart and Hon. Joseph P. Whyte
- The Search For Persuasive Law In Your Federal Circuit
- How To Argue Issues of First Impression
- How the Judges Analyze Issues of First Impression
- What To Do When You Cannot Find Relevant Case Law Anywhere
Who Should Attend
This CLE-Accredited Podcast is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Hon. Cassandra Collier-Williams
is a Judge with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Speaker bio
Hon. Joseph P. Whyte
is a Circuit Court Judge in Judicial Circuit 22, St. Louis City.
Speaker bio
Hon. Richard M. Stewart
is a Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.
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