9:00 am       Recent Updates in NC Appellate Practice and Procedure

Matthew N. Leerberg, Fox Rothschild LLP, Raleigh
Elizabeth B. "Beth" Scherer, Fox Rothschild LLP, Raleigh

From electronic filing in the trial courts to multi-page orders in the appellate courts, there's always change afoot for appellate practitioners. Receive an update on the cutting-edge and evolving issues in appellate practice and rules, and how you can adapt your practice accordingly.

1:20 pm        Trial and Appellate Counsel Relations

Troy D. Shelton, Fox Rothschild LLP, Raleigh
Patricia P. "Tricia" Shields, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, Raleigh

Discuss how appellate counsel can manage strategic relationships with trial counsel to ensure success on appeal. Then gain insight into the value appellate attorneys can add as "embedded appellate counsel" at trial.

*Please note there is a cost to attend this event.