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Appellate Practice in District I 2022

Product ID: CM3295
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Produced by the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin in partnership with State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Bench warmers

Wouldn’t it be great to know what appellate judges want to see and hear from you when you file or argue a case before them? Most attorneys rarely, if ever, get a chance to interact with the appellate bench to find out. But you will! Get inside the minds of appellate court judges at Appellate Practice in District I.

Back by popular demand, this unique program from the Appellate Practice Section and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® gives you an inside look at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. You’ll explore: 

  • The types of cases handled
  • Best practices according to judges
  • Practical ways to improve motions and other filings
  • E-Filing tips and tricks
  • Jurisdictional matters
  • And more!
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Produced by the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin in partnership with State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Bench warmers

Wouldn’t it be great to know what appellate judges want to see and hear from you when you file or argue a case before them? Most attorneys rarely, if ever, get a chance to interact with the appellate bench to find out. But you will! Get inside the minds of appellate court judges at Appellate Practice in District I.

Back by popular demand, this unique program from the Appellate Practice Section and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® gives you an inside look at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. You’ll explore: 

  • The types of cases handled
  • Best practices according to judges
  • Practical ways to improve motions and other filings
  • E-Filing tips and tricks
  • Jurisdictional matters
  • And more!
Read More ↓

Program Committee:

Anne-Louise T. Mittal
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee

Eric G. Pearson
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee

Christina Plum
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Donald L. Romundson
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Wausau

Kent A. Tess-Mattner
Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C.
Brookfield

Presenters:

Hon. William W. Brash, III
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Julie E. Derwinski
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Hon. M. Joseph Donald
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Hon. Timothy G. Dugan
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Kathryn Galarowicz
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

James E. Goldschmidt
Quarles & Brady LLP
Milwaukee

Kim M. Kluck
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

Sheila Reiff
Clerk of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
and Court of Appeals
Madison

Julie M. Spoke
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

Hon. Diane S. Sykes
US Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Milwaukee

Emily A. Waranka
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Hon. Maxine A. White
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Elizabeth A. Yockey
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

 

In-Person Schedule - May 19 Only

8:15 a.m. : Registration

9:00 a.m. : Welcome Announcements

James E. Goldschmidt

9:10 a.m. : Introduction to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and District I

  • Helpful statistics about the court’s work
  • General information on the types of cases handled

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald

9:45 a.m. : A View From the Bench – District I Judges Discuss Best Practices

  • Effective briefs
  • Oral argument: when to request it, how it works
  • Publication of opinions
  • Pro se litigation
  • Standards of review
  • Making the record
  • Ensuring completeness of the appellate record
  • Petitions for leave to appeal
  • And more!

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

11:00 a.m. : Break

11:15 a.m. : Top Tips for Motions, Petitions for Leave, Writs, and Other Filings

  • Extension motions
  • Statement on transcript
  • Motions to dismiss and to strike
  • Writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, other)
  • Wis. Stat. §809.30 Motions Practice
  • Petitions for leave
  • And more!

Julie E. Derwinski, Christina Plum, Emily A. Waranka, Elizabeth A. Yockey

12:10 p.m. : Break

12:20 p.m. : Box Lunch Available

12:30 p.m. : Luncheon Presentation

Hon. Diane S. Sykes

1:20 p.m. : Break

1:30 p.m. : Updates and Best Practices for E-Filing

  • Initiating the appeal
  • Opting in to eFiling in the Court of Appeals
  • Filing appendices
  • Electronic signatures
  • Filing fees
  • Statement on transcript

Sheila Reiff

1:50 p.m. :Finality for Purposes of Appeal and Other Jurisdictional Issues

  • Jurisdiction review
  • Written orders
  • Appeal deadlines (civil, criminal)

Christina Plum

2:30 p.m. : Break

2:45 p.m. : Avoiding and Responding to OLR Grievances: A Primer for Appellate Lawyers

  • Statistics and overall structure
  • OLR Process
  • What to do if a grievance is files against you
  • Common concerns and mistakes for appellate lawyers

Kathryn, Galarowicz, Kim M. Kluck, Julie M. Spoke

3:45 p.m. : Panel Discussion and Q&A with District I Judgesictional Issues

Moderator: Eric G. Pearson
Panelists: Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

4:30 p.m. : Program Concludes

 

Webcast Replay Schedule

8:30 a.m. : Welcome Announcements

James E. Goldschmidt

8:40 a.m. : Introduction to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and District I

  • Helpful statistics about the court’s work
  • General information on the types of cases handled

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald

9:15 a.m. : A View From the Bench – District I Judges Discuss Best Practices

  • Effective briefs
  • Oral argument: when to request it, how it works
  • Publication of opinions
  • Pro se litigation
  • Standards of review
  • Making the record
  • Ensuring completeness of the appellate record
  • Petitions for leave to appeal
  • And more!

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

10:30 a.m. : Break

10:45 a.m. : Top Tips for Motions, Petitions for Leave, Writs, and Other Filings

  • Extension motions
  • Statement on transcript
  • Motions to dismiss and to strike
  • Writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, other)
  • Wis. Stat. §809.30 Motions Practice
  • Petitions for leave
  • And more!

Julie E. Derwinski, Christina Plum, Emily A. Waranka, Elizabeth A. Yockey

11:40 a.m. : Break

12:00 p.m. :Luncheon Presentation

Hon. Diane S. Sykes

12:50 p.m. : Break

1:00 p.m. : Updates and Best Practices for E-Filing

  • Initiating the appeal
  • Opting in to eFiling in the Court of Appeals
  • Filing appendices
  • Electronic signatures
  • Filing fees
  • Statement on transcript

Sheila Reiff

1:20 p.m. :Finality for Purposes of Appeal and Other Jurisdictional Issues

  • Jurisdiction review
  • Written orders
  • Appeal deadlines (civil, criminal)

Christina Plum

2:00 p.m. : Break

2:15 p.m. : Avoiding and Responding to OLR Grievances: A Primer for Appellate Lawyers

  • Statistics and overall structure
  • OLR Process
  • What to do if a grievance is files against you
  • Common concerns and mistakes for appellate lawyers

Kim M. Kluck, Julie M. Spoke

3:15 p.m. : Panel Discussion and Q&A with District I Judgesictional Issues

Moderator: Eric G. Pearson
Panelists: Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

4:00 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Take a behind-the-scenes look at how things work at the District I Court of Appeals
  • Discover what District I judges consider to be effective legal writing and gets tips on effective brief writing
  • Gain a better understanding of motion practice and appellate petitions
  • Appellate practitioners
  • Criminal law practitioners
  • Civil litigators
  • Anyone interested in learning more about the District I Court of Appeals

Appellate Practice Section Discount

Appellate Practice Section members pay just $125 tuition to the in-person program on May 19, 2022!* Section members must be logged in to view discounted tuition option.

*The $125 tuition only applies to the in-person seminar, not to webcasts or CLE OnDemand. Section members with Ultimate Passes, other CLE passes, or PINNACLE discounts are not eligible for this discount. The Appellate Practice Section may discontinue this discount at any time.

Book Sale – Save 20%

Appellate Practice and Procedure in Wisconsin
Save 20% on Appellate Practice and Procedure in Wisconsin.* Plus, all seminar attendees receive a free two-week trial of the Books UnBound® version. If you plan on appealing a case to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals or the Wisconsin Supreme Court, you’ll want to have this key volume at your fingertips.

Use discount code CA3295 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library.

Best Speakers Roster in Years

By Nick Zales on 6/28/2022

Format: Webcast seminar

I was at this program live. As from the four Dist. I judges, we heard from the COA's clerks, the OLR and many others. Diane Sykes spoke over the noon hour. I highly recommend this program for anyone who practices appellate law.

Program Committee:

Anne-Louise T. Mittal
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee

Eric G. Pearson
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee

Christina Plum
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Donald L. Romundson
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Wausau

Kent A. Tess-Mattner
Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C.
Brookfield

Presenters:

Hon. William W. Brash, III
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Julie E. Derwinski
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Hon. M. Joseph Donald
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Hon. Timothy G. Dugan
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Kathryn Galarowicz
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

James E. Goldschmidt
Quarles & Brady LLP
Milwaukee

Kim M. Kluck
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

Sheila Reiff
Clerk of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
and Court of Appeals
Madison

Julie M. Spoke
Office of Lawyer Regulation
Madison

Hon. Diane S. Sykes
US Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Milwaukee

Emily A. Waranka
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

Hon. Maxine A. White
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
Milwaukee

Elizabeth A. Yockey
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Madison

 

In-Person Schedule - May 19 Only

8:15 a.m. : Registration

9:00 a.m. : Welcome Announcements

James E. Goldschmidt

9:10 a.m. : Introduction to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and District I

  • Helpful statistics about the court’s work
  • General information on the types of cases handled

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald

9:45 a.m. : A View From the Bench – District I Judges Discuss Best Practices

  • Effective briefs
  • Oral argument: when to request it, how it works
  • Publication of opinions
  • Pro se litigation
  • Standards of review
  • Making the record
  • Ensuring completeness of the appellate record
  • Petitions for leave to appeal
  • And more!

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

11:00 a.m. : Break

11:15 a.m. : Top Tips for Motions, Petitions for Leave, Writs, and Other Filings

  • Extension motions
  • Statement on transcript
  • Motions to dismiss and to strike
  • Writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, other)
  • Wis. Stat. §809.30 Motions Practice
  • Petitions for leave
  • And more!

Julie E. Derwinski, Christina Plum, Emily A. Waranka, Elizabeth A. Yockey

12:10 p.m. : Break

12:20 p.m. : Box Lunch Available

12:30 p.m. : Luncheon Presentation

Hon. Diane S. Sykes

1:20 p.m. : Break

1:30 p.m. : Updates and Best Practices for E-Filing

  • Initiating the appeal
  • Opting in to eFiling in the Court of Appeals
  • Filing appendices
  • Electronic signatures
  • Filing fees
  • Statement on transcript

Sheila Reiff

1:50 p.m. :Finality for Purposes of Appeal and Other Jurisdictional Issues

  • Jurisdiction review
  • Written orders
  • Appeal deadlines (civil, criminal)

Christina Plum

2:30 p.m. : Break

2:45 p.m. : Avoiding and Responding to OLR Grievances: A Primer for Appellate Lawyers

  • Statistics and overall structure
  • OLR Process
  • What to do if a grievance is files against you
  • Common concerns and mistakes for appellate lawyers

Kathryn, Galarowicz, Kim M. Kluck, Julie M. Spoke

3:45 p.m. : Panel Discussion and Q&A with District I Judgesictional Issues

Moderator: Eric G. Pearson
Panelists: Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

4:30 p.m. : Program Concludes

 

Webcast Replay Schedule

8:30 a.m. : Welcome Announcements

James E. Goldschmidt

8:40 a.m. : Introduction to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and District I

  • Helpful statistics about the court’s work
  • General information on the types of cases handled

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald

9:15 a.m. : A View From the Bench – District I Judges Discuss Best Practices

  • Effective briefs
  • Oral argument: when to request it, how it works
  • Publication of opinions
  • Pro se litigation
  • Standards of review
  • Making the record
  • Ensuring completeness of the appellate record
  • Petitions for leave to appeal
  • And more!

Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

10:30 a.m. : Break

10:45 a.m. : Top Tips for Motions, Petitions for Leave, Writs, and Other Filings

  • Extension motions
  • Statement on transcript
  • Motions to dismiss and to strike
  • Writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, other)
  • Wis. Stat. §809.30 Motions Practice
  • Petitions for leave
  • And more!

Julie E. Derwinski, Christina Plum, Emily A. Waranka, Elizabeth A. Yockey

11:40 a.m. : Break

12:00 p.m. :Luncheon Presentation

Hon. Diane S. Sykes

12:50 p.m. : Break

1:00 p.m. : Updates and Best Practices for E-Filing

  • Initiating the appeal
  • Opting in to eFiling in the Court of Appeals
  • Filing appendices
  • Electronic signatures
  • Filing fees
  • Statement on transcript

Sheila Reiff

1:20 p.m. :Finality for Purposes of Appeal and Other Jurisdictional Issues

  • Jurisdiction review
  • Written orders
  • Appeal deadlines (civil, criminal)

Christina Plum

2:00 p.m. : Break

2:15 p.m. : Avoiding and Responding to OLR Grievances: A Primer for Appellate Lawyers

  • Statistics and overall structure
  • OLR Process
  • What to do if a grievance is files against you
  • Common concerns and mistakes for appellate lawyers

Kim M. Kluck, Julie M. Spoke

3:15 p.m. : Panel Discussion and Q&A with District I Judgesictional Issues

Moderator: Eric G. Pearson
Panelists: Hon. William W. Brash, III, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Hon. Timothy G. Dugan, Hon. Maxine A. White

4:00 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Take a behind-the-scenes look at how things work at the District I Court of Appeals
  • Discover what District I judges consider to be effective legal writing and gets tips on effective brief writing
  • Gain a better understanding of motion practice and appellate petitions
  • Appellate practitioners
  • Criminal law practitioners
  • Civil litigators
  • Anyone interested in learning more about the District I Court of Appeals

Appellate Practice Section Discount

Appellate Practice Section members pay just $125 tuition to the in-person program on May 19, 2022!* Section members must be logged in to view discounted tuition option.

*The $125 tuition only applies to the in-person seminar, not to webcasts or CLE OnDemand. Section members with Ultimate Passes, other CLE passes, or PINNACLE discounts are not eligible for this discount. The Appellate Practice Section may discontinue this discount at any time.

Book Sale – Save 20%

Appellate Practice and Procedure in Wisconsin
Save 20% on Appellate Practice and Procedure in Wisconsin.* Plus, all seminar attendees receive a free two-week trial of the Books UnBound® version. If you plan on appealing a case to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals or the Wisconsin Supreme Court, you’ll want to have this key volume at your fingertips.

Use discount code CA3295 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library.

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Best Speakers Roster in Years

By Nick Z on 6/28/2022

Format: Webcast seminar

I was at this program live. As from the four Dist. I judges, we heard from the COA's clerks, the OLR and many others. Diane Sykes spoke over the noon hour. I highly recommend this program for anyone who practices appellate law.