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Litigation Law 2021: Appellate Practice Panel
Two Tennessee supreme court justices, a Tennessee court of appeals judge, and respected appellate practitioners from across the state will discuss critical appellate practice points relating to issue preservation, briefing, and oral argument presentation, as well as developing issues. Also, hear how our state’s jurists and lawyers have adapted to appellate practice in the COVID-19 environment. This 1.5-hour panel, moderated by one of our state’s newest trial judges, offers much for new lawyers and seasoned litigators alike.
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Speakers/Producers
- Laura Deakins, Lewis Thomason, Memphis
Laura Deakins, a shareholder in the Memphis office, served four years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Holly Kirby on both the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals before...
- Justice Holly Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court, Memphis
Justice Holly Kirby was appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Tennessee Supreme Court in December 2013 and was sworn in on September 1, 2014. Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice...
- Sharon Lee, , Knoxville
Sharon G. Lee was appointed to the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2008 and re-elected in 2010 and 2014. From 2004 to 2008, she served on the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Prior to her appointment to the...
- George Lewis III, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, Knoxville
George T. Lewis III is a shareholder in the Memphis office and chairs the Appellate Practice Litigation Group. A former president of the Tennessee Bar Association and the recipient of numerous...
- Hon. William McBrayer, Tennessee Court of Appeals, Nashville
Hon. W. Neal McBrayer is a judge for the Tennessee Court of Appeals, where he has served since May 2014. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge McBrayer practiced law for twenty-five years...
- Will Perry, Butler Snow, Memphis
Will Perry is a Partner with Butler Snow LLP. A member of Butler Snow’s Commercial and Appellate Litigation Practice Groups, he has represented businesses and governmental entities in...
- Nathan Sanders, Neal & Harwell PLC, Nashville
Nathan Sanders is a Member at Neal & Harwell whose practice focuses on appellate matters, a broad array of civil litigation disputes, and white-collar criminal cases. He has successfully briefed...
This course is no longer available for purchase.
- Section Member Discount
- Flexible to your schedule
- All 2021 CLEs can be taken online
General Credits: 1.50
Total Credits: 1.5
This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.
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The discussion of Zoom oral arguments vs. in-person was really insightful as to differing techniques. I also liked the judge and justices' comments related to effective advocacy in their own decision-making.
Great insights from knowledgeable and experienced sources and superb moderation by Chancellor Perry!
Nice, substantive,, informative presentation.
Provided fantastic insight into what justices and practitioners view as most important skills required to be an effective appellate attorney.
Great insight!