Wednesday, May 17, 2017
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

This class will afford both newer and experienced advocates the opportunity to be more prepared, composed, and confident at your next oral argument. Learn the ins, outs and nuances of preparing for and presenting oral arguments in both California and federal appellate courts

Class covers:

• The purpose of oral argument
• What to expect at oral argument
• Proper preparation for oral argument
• Day of argument tips

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Robert A. Olson and Jonathan H. Eisenman
Robert Olson is a partner in Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP (GMSR). Both he and his firm specialize in appellate proceedings in state and federal courts, including appeals, petitions for extraordinary writs, amicus briefs, and petitions for review and certiorari, as well as related law and motion in trial courts. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, past president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and certified as an Appellate Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has taught Appellate Advocacy as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. He has been named to the “Best Lawyers in America” and Southern California “Superlawyers” lists.

Jonathan Eisenman is an associate at GMSR. Prior to joining GMSR, he served as a term law clerk to the Honorable Mary H. Murguia on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as a term law clerk to the Honorable Virginia A. Phillips on the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and as a career law clerk to both Judge Phillips and the Honorable David T. Bristow. Mr. Eisenman previously worked as a litigation and appellate associate at an international law firm.

Registration fees: $35
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.