Litigation & Appeals

Appellate Advocacy: Strategies for Effective Brief Writing and Oral Arguments

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Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 27 minutes
Alejandro Pérez
With Alejandro Pérez from Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Recorded January 15, 2025
Product ID 99714

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Overview

Skills and Strategies for Successful Legal Briefs and Oral Arguments for Appeals

Does the thought of writing appellate briefs make you stressed? Are oral arguments for appeals an area that you need to improve on? Learn strategies on writing more effective briefs and giving more confident oral arguments. The helpful tips provided by this course will give you the skills you need to handle appellate briefs and oral arguments with confidence. Register today!

  • Receive tips on effective appellate brief and oral arguments.
  • Learn what makes an effective brief and argument to help the appellate cases.
  • Apply practical strategies that you can use in your own practice.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Brief Writing Tips
    1. Know Your Audience
    2. Know Your Case
    3. Organize Documents
    4. Case Law Research
  2. Oral Arguments Tips
    1. Prepare an Outline
    2. Rehearse
    3. Keep it Professional
    4. Lessons from Current Case Law

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Product ID 99714

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Appellate Advocacy: Strategies for Effective Brief Writing and Oral Arguments

    1. Brief Writing Tips
      1. Know Your Audience
      2. Know Your Case
      3. Organize Documents
      4. Case Law Research
    2. Oral Arguments Tips
      1. Prepare an Outline
      2. Rehearse
      3. Keep it Professional
      4. Lessons from Current Case Law

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed for lawyers that are involved in writing briefs and handling oral arguments in the appellate process. Paralegals and support staff may also benefit.

Speakers

Alejandro Pérez
Alejandro
Pérez
Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Speaker bio
Alejandro Pérez

Alejandro Pérez

Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Alejandro Pérez

is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP. He defends employers of all sizes against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, unfair labor practice charges, and other claims arising out of the employment relationship. Mr. Perez also represents employers in disputes involving misappropriation of trade secrets, and breaches restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, and other contractually-based claims. He also advises and defends clients in various industries on matters involving disability access under Title III of the ADA. Mr. Perez regularly advises clients on how pending legislation and administrative rules will impact his clients and their workforces, and has experience in governmental relations. He has assisted client with international employment law issues and assisting employers with employment and labor issues that arise during mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Perez earned his B.A. degree from University of the Incarnate Word and his J.D. degree from Phoenix School of Law.

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