The Bar Association of San Francisco
The Litigation Section presents:
Amicus Briefing on the Front Line
November 8, 2017: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided by Twitter
Inside and Outside Counsel, Government, and Non-Profit Perspectives on Current Amicus Briefing Strategies, Impacts, War Stories
#SFBarAmicusCLE
Speakers:
Michele Lee
AGC, Litigation and Competition, Twitter
Aaron Schur
AGC, Litigation, Yelp
Corynne McSherry
Legal Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Christine Van Aken,
Chief of Appellate Litigation, San Francisco City Attorney's Office
Moderator:
Zachary Alinder
Sideman & Bancroft, LLP
Topics:
• Overview of amicus briefing procedural requirements
• Strategy/process on how and when to solicit amicus support both internal support for third party cases and external support for party cases
• Strategies/process for effective amicus brief writing
• War stories or favorite anecdotes from the panel on the importance and impact of persuasive amicus briefing
Section Chair: Holly House, Paul Hastings
Location:
Twitter
795 Folsom Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
Schedule:
MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost:
| BASF Student Member |
$30.00 |
| Section Member |
$40.00 |
| BASF Member |
$50.00 |
| Government |
$50.00 |
| Nonprofit |
$50.00 |
| Non-Member |
$65.00 |
Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.
Event Code: G173118
Questions about our seminars and the registration process?
Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form
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