State & Local Government Bargaining and Employment Law Committee Midwinter Meeting
Litigation Skills for the Employment Lawyer
Friday, January 25, 2008
Black Rock Center - Phoenix, Arizona
6.50 CLE Credit Hours have been requested for the full day institute from 60-minute states
7.80 CLE Credit Hours have been requested for the full day institute from 50-minute states
About the Program
On Friday, January 25, 2008 the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law will present a one-day institute to teach practitioners the skills necessary to successfully try employment law case. This program is designed to present a balanced discussion of the issues with experienced litigators from the defense and plaintiff bars participating in the sessions. The program will benefit both new and experienced employment law counsel.Who Should Attend
The program is designed to benefit attorneys, consultants and other professionals involved in employment litigation. The conference is not limited to members of the sponsoring organizations.
Agenda
| 8:20 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions N. Douglas Grimwood, The Grimwood Law Firm Steven M. Guttell, Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. | Avoiding/Exploiting Pleading Pitfalls Thomas M. Rogers, Miller LaSota & Peters, PLC Stephanie J. Quincy, Steptoe & Johnson LLP |
| 9:25 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Refining Your Discovery Tactics |
| 10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. | Break |
| 10:35 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Deposition Techniques That Win Cases John A. Doran, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Rich Harris, Bothwell & Harris |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch (Provided) |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Mediation and Pre-Dispute Resolution and Investigation |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Summary Judgment Motions |
| 1:55 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Overcoming Obstacles Presented by Difficult Adversaries and Temperamental Judges |
| 2:50 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. | Break |
| 3:05 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Winning Trial Techniques and the Importance of Themes |
Program & Registration Information
Location – Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 North 25th Street, Phoenix, Arizona http://www.blackcanyonconferencecenter.com
Registration – We request that all registrations be made in advance of the program. The advance registration deadline is Friday, January 18, 2008. Program registration and credit card payments are accepted online at http://www.abanet.org/labor/calendar.html. You may also complete the registration form and mail or fax it to the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610, (fax, 312/988-5814).
On-Site Registration – Program registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the program. If you plan to register at the door, please call 312/988-5523 to confirm space availability. Failure to call in advance may result in not being admitted to a sold out program.
Program Materials – Program materials will be available online one week before the program. Please provide us with your e-mail address on the registration form so you can receive your materials.
CLE Credit – Required sponsor documentation has been forwarded to and MCLE credit requested from all states with MCLE requirements. Sponsor has requested 6.5 CLE credit hours from those states recognizing a 60-minute credit hour and 7.8 CLE credit hours from those states recognizing in 50-minute credit hour. Program faculty are practicing attorneys licensed by their respective state bar associations.
Fees – ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law members $125; non-members: $150; academics and government employees: $95. Registration fees cover attendance, online course materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
Cancellation Policy – Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund, less a $50 administrative fee, if written cancellation is received by Friday, January 18, 2008. Cancellations may be emailed to thomasc@staff.abanet.org. Substitute registrants are acceptable in lieu of a refund.
Americans with Disabilities Act – If any special arrangements are required for a physically challenged individual to attend the program, please contact Chrishelle Thomas at 312/988-5523.
