May It Please the Court: Go Behind the Scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court

“This webinar will be the crème de la crème of Supreme Court advocacy.  We have panelists from academia, government, large appellate practice, and specialized appellate practice. This intimate discussion will include hearing about the Supreme Court from practitioners and scholars who argued cases this past Term,” remarks Clayton LaForge, current Treasurer of the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

The FBA is pleased to present a U.S. Supreme Court Round-Up webinar on Monday, July 20 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET featuring a powerhouse group of presenters who have a combined 30 Supreme Court arguments under their belt and published myriad articles in the highest echelons of law journals for the past decade.

Take your virtual front row seat to the ins and outs of Supreme Court oral arguments and advocacy.  The webinar on July 20 is free to FBA members and only $50 for nonmembers.  Register now at fedbar.org/event/webinar-u-s-supreme-court-round-up!

Renown panelists will share insights gleaned from their extensive practice as Supreme Court and appellate litigators. This rich, rewarding, and rigorous treatment of arguing before the nation’s highest court represents one of the most comprehensive examinations ever undertaken by the FBA on this topic.

Clayton LaForge, a Member of the Government Relations Committee reflects, “Everyone should attend this webinar.  You’ll hear about arguing in front of the Court as well as persuasive advocacy and writing.”

The FBA has assembled a masterclass of panelists for this webinar.  Kevin C. Walsh, Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law will discuss Justice Neil Gorcish’s interpretation of textualism and how it was employed in Bostock v. Clayton County. Roman Martinez, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP (Moderator) will examine what it means for the public to be able to listen in real time to oral arguments held remotely.  Additionally, Jonathan Ellis, Assistant to the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice and Sarah Harrington, Partner, Goldstein & Russell P.C. will provide a wealth of information and knowledge about the Supreme Court.

“The idea is to chat about what arguing before the Supreme Court was like this Term. Panelists will talk about the trends of the court and decisions they argued,” Mr. LaForge, a Past-Chair of the Law Student Division, observes.  This webinar is a primer for anyone interested in the Court and its procedures, appellate advocacy, and understanding the dynamics of judicial decision-making.

This panel of regulars before the Supreme Court will synthesize the most important cases of the Term, provide insights into Court practice in a time of COVID prevention, and offer their perspectives on what to expect from the Court in the near future.  Bring your questions for this extraordinary group of attorneys.  Register online now!

About the Author

Stacy Slotnick, Esq. holds a J.D., cum laude, from Touro Law Center and a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She performs a broad range of duties as an entertainment lawyer, including drafting and negotiating contracts; addressing and litigating trademark, copyright, patent, and other IP issues; and directing the strategy and implementation of public relations, blogging, and social media campaigns.

About the FBA

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