The premier yearly event for appellate practitioners, MCLE’s 10th Annual Appellate Practice Conference 2024 features a full-day, concentrated focus on the appellate process. This year, the conference covers many of the exciting changes happening in appellate practice, including developments in criminal lawand civil law, new judges, new clerks of court, and more! Each topic is timely and geared toward helping attorneys become better appellate litigators.
We hear from the newest appellate judges in Massachusetts about their backgrounds and advice for practitioners appearing before them. We also hear from state and federal appellate court clerks about recent developments in each court’s procedures and some of their practical tips for litigants.
Justice Gregory I. Massing and other panelists will discuss recent developments in civil practice. Elisabeth Martino from the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office Appeals Unit and Nancy Dolberg from the Committee for Public Counsel Services Appeals Unit will provide an update on criminal law developments.
And to help practitioners stay up-to-date on the state and federal appellate rules, members of the SJC’s Standing Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure will discuss recent rule changes.
This conference is essential for new and experienced appellate litigators to strengthen their skills, hear from the judiciary, learn from experts, and network with colleagues. Take advantage of this opportunity to become a more effective appellate lawyer.
In-person exclusive feature:
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.