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, 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.
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.
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
1:00 pm - 1:03 pm
1:03 pm - 1:37 pm
1:37 pm - 2:16 pm
2:16 pm - 2:44 pm
2:44 pm - 3:05 pm
3:05 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 3:55 pm
3:55 pm - 4:48 pm
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Please Note
Speakers
ChairInga S. Bernstein, Esq.,
Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Boston
Faculty
Christopher E. Hart, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Leonard H. Kesten, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston
Doreen M. Rachal, Esq.,
Sidley Austin LLP, Boston
Mala M. Rafik, Esq.,
Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC, Boston
Hon. Leo T. Sorokin,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Indira Talwani,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston
