A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

This event is being co-sponsored by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit.

Location: 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Great Hall 600 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Time & Date: August 7, 2024 3 - 5pm CDT

This two-hour CLE-approved program will address aspects of appellate practice at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the first hour, Clerk of Court Lyle W. Cayce will offer attendees a view behind the curtain. His presentation will address the lifecycle of a Fifth Circuit appeal, the allotment of cases and handling of ancillary motions, and resources the clerk’s office offers for helping lawyers comply with court rules. Mr. Cayce will also present up-to-date statistics on case outcomes and outline the court’s mediation program. In the second hour, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges (to be announced) will participate in a panel discussion led by Hon. Dana M. Douglas. The panel will address some pre-selected topics on appellate advocacy, with a specific focus on best practices in brief writing and oral argument.  A reception in the Great Hall will follow the CLE session.

This program will be held at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA.  The session is free for all NOFBA members and BAFFC members.  Non-members and future members are welcome for a small fee.  This program is always very popular.  To ensure a seat, please register through the Eventbrite link below or by scanning the QR code.

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