Appellate Advocacy
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Biglaw, CourtsWhat's It Like To Argue Before The Supreme Court -- For The 30th Time?
Paul Weiss partner Kannon Shanmugam, a veteran high-court advocate, discusses arguing telephonically before SCOTUS in the midst of the pandemic. -
Courts, Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court's Successful New Approach To Oral Argument
Let's hope that SCOTUS sticks with these reforms post-pandemic. 
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CourtsArguing Before SCOTUS: An Advocate's Perspective
What's it like to argue before the Supreme Court of the United States? A leading high-court advocate offers insights and tips.
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Books, Crime, JusticeUnreasonable Doubts: An Interview With Reyna Marder Gentin, Appellate Attorney Turned Novelist
This debut novel is a great read that also touches upon important themes. -
Benchslaps, Litigators, Practice PointersBenchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal. -
SCOTUS, Supreme CourtLooking Back On The Supreme Court Term (So Far)
It hasn't been the sexiest Term ever, but there are still cases worth discussing. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers6 Tips For Appellate Advocacy (Especially If You're Appellant's Counsel)
Advice from an appellate judge and a seasoned advocate on how to put your best foot forward on appeal. -
9th Circuit, Federal Judges, LitigatorsR-E-S-P-E-C-T(ing) The Denial Of Rehearing En Banc
Paging all legal nerds.... 
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Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsMovin' On Up: After 10 Years of Practicing Law, I Filed My First Court Of Appeals Brief
The experience elicited feelings of excitement, trepidation, and fatigue. -
9th Circuit, Federal Judges, Legal EthicsNinth Circuit Judges To Lawyer: Lying In Court Is Wrong, Mkay?
This oral argument transcript (or video) will make you cringe. -
Art, Boutique Law Firms, Lawyerly Lairs, Litigators, Small Law FirmsLawyerly Lairs: At The Intersection Of Appellate Advocacy And Artwork
This law firm's office art is pretty neat! -
Federal Judges, LitigatorsAn Effort To Make Verbose Lawyers A Little Less Verbose
A new rule of federal appellate procedure takes effect on December 1. -
9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, LitigatorsIs The 'Kozinski Solution' To The Problem Of Overlong Briefs Gaining Traction?
Could this become a trend in the federal appellate courts?
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9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, LitigatorsJudge Kozinski Won't Read Your 'Fat' Or 'Chubby' Brief
Protip: when in the Ninth Circuit, avoid filing an overlength brief at all costs. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsThe Best Trial Lawyers Are Also Appellate Lawyers
If you want to be a great trial lawyer, you must not only actually try cases, but you also need to argue appeals. -
5th Circuit, Conferences / Symposia, LitigatorsBryan Garner's 3 Neglected Keys To Effective Advocacy
The noted legal writing expert offers insights for litigators who have already mastered the basics. -
Biglaw, SCOTUS, Supreme CourtA Biglaw Associate's Big Supreme Court Victory
Congrats to Amir Ali, a fifth-year associate at Jenner & Block, on prevailing in his debut argument before SCOTUS. -
Biglaw, SCOTUS, Supreme CourtA Biglaw Associate's Supreme Court Debut
A fifth-year associate at Jenner & Block will argue before SCOTUS on Wednesday -- how cool is that? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner IssuesThe Questioner Versus The Answerer
The associate sends a draft brief to the partner, then swings by the partner's office to get comments; who has the upper hand? -
Biglaw, Clerkships, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Clerks
Which Law Firm Won The SCOTUS Clerk Sweepstakes?
You can probably guess the firm, but can you guess the number of SCOTUS clerks it picked up?
