What’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.
The Supreme Court’s Successful New Approach To Oral Argument
Let's hope that SCOTUS sticks with these reforms post-pandemic.
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Arguing 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.
Unreasonable Doubts: An Interview With Reyna Marder Gentin, Appellate Attorney Turned Novelist
This debut novel is a great read that also touches upon important themes.
Benchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal.
Looking Back On The Supreme Court Term (So Far)
It hasn't been the sexiest Term ever, but there are still cases worth discussing.
[QUIZ] Unlock More Time In Your Day With A Smarter Workflow
See how much time your firm could be saving. Use our free law firm time savings calculator to uncover efficiency gains and take control of your day.
6 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.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T(ing) The Denial Of Rehearing En Banc
Paging all legal nerds....
Movin’ 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.
Ninth Circuit Judges To Lawyer: Lying In Court Is Wrong, Mkay?
This oral argument transcript (or video) will make you cringe.
Lawyerly Lairs: At The Intersection Of Appellate Advocacy And Artwork
This law firm's office art is pretty neat!
An Effort To Make Verbose Lawyers A Little Less Verbose
A new rule of federal appellate procedure takes effect on December 1.
Is The ‘Kozinski Solution’ To The Problem Of Overlong Briefs Gaining Traction?
Could this become a trend in the federal appellate courts?
Judge Kozinski Won’t Read Your ‘Fat’ Or ‘Chubby’ Brief
Protip: when in the Ninth Circuit, avoid filing an overlength brief at all costs.
The 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.