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Pretrial Practice 2015

New York City & Live Webcast, May 12, 2015,

San Francisco & Live Webcast, June 24, 2015, www. pli.edu

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•Master the important stages of pretrial practice

•Learn the ins and outs of investigation, pleadings, and motions

•Explore the most effective and productive strategies for settlement

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Pretrial practice in federal civil litigation continues to undergo tremendous change. As fewer civil cases are tried, thestaples of pretrial have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Join our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, inside counsel, and judges as they review what you need to know to succeed at this crucial stage of litigation.

Pretrial Practice 2015

New York City & Live Webcast, May 12, 2015,

San Francisco & Live Webcast, June 24, 2015, www. pli.edu

What’s on the Agenda?

Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
9:00Introduction
NYC: David G. Keyko
SF: Bruce A. Ericson, David G. Keyko, Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret)

9:15Preparing to File a Lawsuit

  • Collecting and preserving relevant documentary evidence
  • Collecting evidence from potential witnesses (client and third-party)
  • Initial contact with the opposition
  • Deciding where to sue
  • Drafting a complaint

NYC: Gary L. Shockey, Hon. Sidney H. Stein, John M. Toriello

SF: David G. Keyko, Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret)

10:15Responding to a Complaint

  • Collecting and preserving relevant documentary evidence
  • Collecting evidence from potential witnesses (client and third-party)
  • Initial contact with the opposition
  • Considering counterclaims
  • Drafting an answer
  • Filing a motion to dismiss

NYC: Nancy Axilrod, David A. Crichlow, Rowan D. Wilson

SF: Hon. Donna M. Ryu, Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret)

11:15Networking Break
11:30Part 1:Preliminary Remedies and Summary Judgment Motions

  • Expedited treatment
  • TROs and preliminary injunctions
  • Motions for summary judgment
  • E-filing issues: practical tips and differing rules

Part 2: Preparing Discovery Demands and Discovery Responses

  • Preparing for the initial meeting
  • Drafting discovery demands
  • Responding to discovery demands

NYC: Lauren E. Aguiar, Robert S. Fischler, Eric Fishman, Hon. James C. Francis IV

SF: Bruce A. Ericson,Gary L. Shockey, Reginald D. Steer

12:45Lunch

Afternoon Session: 1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:45Depositions

  • Fast-track discovery
  • What depositions to take
  • Which witnesses to represent
  • What questions to ask and what not to ask
  • Time limits
  • Which potential witnesses a lawyer may properly contact before a deposition?

NYC: Bryce L. Friedman, Hon. Steven M. Gold

SF: Bruce A. Ericson, William F. Murphy

2:45Use of Experts

  • When to retain experts
  • What type of experts to use
  • Testifying vs. consulting experts
  • Protecting expert communications
  • Preparing expert reports
  • Taking discovery of experts
  • Daubert motions

NYC: Lucy P. Allen, John Halebian, Jeffrey T. Scott

SF: Jason McDonell, Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret)

3:45Networking Break

4:00Settlement

  • When and how to begin settlement talks
  • The use of mediation - court-annexed and private
  • Developing a negotiating strategy
  • The need for separate settlement counsel
  • Ensuring confidentiality of settlement discussions
  • What is proper bluffing and what is impermissible?

NYC: Kelly Strange Crawford, Hon. Michael A. Hammer,Jonathan J. Ross

SF: David G. Keyko, Brooke A.M. Taylor

5:00Program Adjourns

New York City, #58763; Program Fee: $1,595

San Francisco, #58764; Program Fee: $1,595

NEW YORK CITY FACULTY

Chair

David G. Keyko

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York City

Speakers

Lauren Aguiar

Litigation Partner

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New York City

Lucy P. Allen

Senior Vice President

NERA Economic Consulting

New York City

Nancy Axilrod

Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Coach, Inc.

New York City

Kelly Strange Crawford

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti

Morristown, New Jersey

David A. Crichlow

KattenMuchinRosenman LLP

New York City

Robert S. Fischler

Ropes & Gray LLP

New York City

Eric Fishman

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York City

Hon. James C. Francis IV

United States Magistrate Judge

United States District Court

Southern District of New York

New York City

Bryce L. Friedman

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

New York City

Hon. Steven M. Gold

Magistrate Judge

United States District Court

Eastern District of New York

Brooklyn, New York

John Halebian

Lovell Stewart Halebian Jacobson LLP

New York City

Hon. Michael A. Hammer

Magistrate Judge

United States District Court

District of New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey

Jonathan J. Ross

Susman Godfrey LLP

Houston

Jeffrey T. Scott

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

New York City

Gary L. Shockey

Gary L. Shockey PC

Jackson, Wyoming

Hon. Sidney H. Stein

United States District Judge

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

New York City

John M. Toriello

Holland & Knight LLP

New York City

Rowan D. Wilson

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

New York City

SAN FRANCISCO FACULTY

Co-Chairs

Bruce A. Ericson

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

San Francisco

David G. Keyko

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York City

Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret.)

Law Office of Vaughn R. Walker

San Francisco

Speakers

Jason McDonell

Jones Day

San Francisco

William F. Murphy

Dillingham & Murphy, LLP

San Francisco

Hon. Donna M. Ryu

United States Magistrate Judge

United States District Court

Northern District of California

Oakland

Gary L. Shockey

Gary L. Shockey PC

Jackson, Wyoming

Reginald D. Steer

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

San FranciscoTRo

Brooke A.M. Taylor

Susman Godfrey LLP

Seattle

Program Attorney: Laurie Gilbertson