Learn the basics of taking a case from its inception to trial in federal court. Understand the considerations at play in deciding to bring an action in federal court, the challenges faced at the outset of litigation - including those related to preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, the handling of discovery, dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial.Demystifying Litigation in Federal Court
This program gives you the opportunity to learn from thoughtful seasoned litigators with a broad range of experience in federal court, as well as from judges who oversee these cases.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pmWelcome and Introduction
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Doreen M. Rachal, Esq.,
Sidley Austin LLP, Boston
2:05pm - 2:25pm
How (and Why) Did I End Up Here? Court Selection and Forum Shopping
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Hon. Katherine A. Robertson,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Springfield
Christopher G. Clark, Esq.,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Boston
Stephanie Siegmann, Esq,
Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston
2:25pm - 2:45pm
Handling Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders
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Christopher E. Hart, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Payal Salsburg, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
2:45pm - 3:10pm
Discovery Practice: Know the Rules and Processes
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Christopher G. Clark, Esq.,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Boston
Payal Salsburg, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
3:10pm - 3:25pm
Break
3:25pm - 3:55pm
Dispositive Motions: Embracing Successful Techniques and Avoiding Landmines
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Christopher E. Hart, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Leonard H. Kesten, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston
3:55pm - 4:30pm
Federal Court Civil Practice 2024: How Cases Resolve: ADR and Trials
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Hon. Katherine A. Robertson,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Springfield
Leonard H. Kesten, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Practice Developments: New Trends in Federal Practice
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Stephanie Siegmann, Esq,
Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston
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Speakers
ChairDoreen M. Rachal, Esq.,
Sidley Austin LLP, Boston
Faculty
Christopher G. Clark, Esq.,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Boston
Christopher E. Hart, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Leonard H. Kesten, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston
Hon. Katherine A. Robertson,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Springfield
Payal Salsburg, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
Stephanie Siegmann, Esq,
Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston
