Program Chairs:
Shantona Chaudhury,
Pape Chaudhury LLP
Crawford Smith,
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
Back by popular demand, Legal Drafting for Litigators 2021 is going virtual. The plenary program will be held on February 19 and the writing workshop will be held on February 23. There are two registration options: (1) plenary + workshop or (2) plenary only (see below for more information).
Plenary Details | February 19, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
The role of written advocacy in a digital world is more important than ever. Take your writing skills to a new level with this popular program on legal drafting. Hear from top litigators and judges on how you can improve your written argument and draft better pleadings, affidavits and facta.
Registration includes electronic materials, which will be provided prior to the program. Registration also includes access to the live webcast recording for 30 days from the date of the program.
Workshop Details | February 23, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Join us for
Write This Way: Writing with Clarity and Confidence, an interactive seminar taught by writing expert Jane Griesdorf of The Writing Consultants. Learn how to write with clarity and persuasion from start to finish. Using practical examples and exercises, Jane will help you improve the readability of your writing and understand the importance of audience awareness, the pitfalls of legalese, and the necessity of point-first writing. The workshop will conclude with a 30 minute Q&A session with Jane Griesdorf. Please note that this workshop is only open to participants of the February 19 plenary session.
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, we will be offering this program fully remotely via webcast only.
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