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Tips of the Trade: A Federal Civil Practice Seminar - 2008
Presented by the ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section

Chicago
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
John Marshall Law School
315 S Plymouth Court
Room 1200
Program is filled to capacity - no phone/fax /mailed registrations accepted

6.0 MCLE
Including 2.0* PMCLE credit hours

Program Coordinator/ Moderator
Travis J. Ketterman, Whitfield McGann & Ketterman, Chicago

This seminar presents an unprecedented opportunity to hear tips for all aspects of federal civil practice directly from thirty one federal judges.  The topics range from initial pleading and discovery through trial advocacy.

9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Joseph G. Bisceglia, President, Illinois State Bar Association, Jenner & Block, Chicago
Chief Judge James F. Holderman, Everett McKinley Dirksen Building, Chicago

9:05 – 10:05 a.m. Pleading in Federal Court
This roundtable presentation will provide an overview of complaints, answers, motions to dismiss, jurisdiction, venue and removal/remand issues that confront lawyers practicing in federal court.  Discussion will include pitfalls to avoid, procedures to follow, and suggested practices from the judicial panel.
District Court Judges:
Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Robert W. Gettleman, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Joan H. Lefkow, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Milton I. Shadur, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
Joseph G. Bisceglia

10:05 – 10:10 a.m. Informal Discussion/Break

10:10 – 11:10 a.m. Discovery Practice
This panel discussion will focus on the recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure regarding the disclosure and discovery of electronically stored information.  The panel will also review discovery disputes, motions to compel, and compliance with the Local Rules of the Northern District.
District Court Judges:
Hon. David H. Coar, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Ronald A. Guzman, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Magistrate Judges:
Hon. Geraldine S. Brown, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Nan R. Nolan, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Sidney Schenkier, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
David J. Fish, Chair, Federal Civil Practice Section Council, The Fish Law Firm PC, Naperville

11:10 – 11:15 a.m. Informal Discussion/ Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  Post-Discovery Issues
This roundtable discussion will focus on motions for summary judgment and final pre-trial orders, with an emphasis on complying with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules.
District Court Judges:
Hon. Ruben Castillo, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. William J. Hibbler, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Virginia M. Kendall, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Charles P. Kocoras, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
Kathryn A. Kelly, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Chicago

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.  Lunch on your own

1:15 – 2:15p.m.  Settlement Conferences*
This judicial panel will present tips and suggestions for preparing for and conducting settlement conferences, including judicial standing orders, client preparation, procedures for successful mediation, and the various formats for settlement discussions.
District Court Judges:
Hon. Wayne Andersen, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Joan B. Gottschall, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Magistrate Judges:
Hon. Martin C. Ashman, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Susan E. Cox, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Morton Denlow, Presiding Magistrate Judge, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Michael T. Mason, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
Travis J. Ketterman, Whitfield McGann & Ketterman, Chicago

2:15- 2:20 p.m.  Informal Discussion/Break

2:20 – 3:20 p.m.  Trial Practice and Advocacy
This roundtable discussion will provide tips for trial practice from the perspective of the bench, including the use of technology, effective advocacy, and insights into the declining use of civil trials.
District Court Judges:
Hon. John W. Darrah, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Matthew Kennelly, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Amy J. St. Eve, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. James B. Zagel, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Magistrate Judges:
Hon. Arlander Keys, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Maria G. Valdez, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
J. Timothy Eaton, Shefsky & Froelich Ltd., Chicago

3:25 – 3:30 p.m.  Informal Discussion/Break

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Ethical and Civility Obligations*
Through the use of various scenarios, this panel will discuss tips for conducting oneself in an ethical and civil manner.
District Court Judges:
Hon. Blanche M. Manning, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. James A. Moran, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Magistrate Judge:
Hon. Jeffrey Cole, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Attorney Moderator:
William J. Borah, William J. Borah & Associates, Homewood

 

* Subject to review
Please note: Supreme Court Rules on MCLE require lawyers to earn at least 4 hours of Professional Responsibility MCLE every reporting period