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    How To Build an Appellate Practice

    Are you looking to create or expand your current litigation practice to appellate advocacy? Join Steve Emmert, Ben Cooper, and Linda Morkan, all experienced appellate lawyers, for three one-hour sessions in which they outline the basics of building an appellate practice dedicated to civil appeals in state and federal courts.

    Sessions

    Conceiving an Appellate Practice and Recognizing the Necessary Skill Set

    The first session in this series will discuss the nature of the practice you envision, how to narrow/tailor your interests (such as by subject matter, or party represented), geographic considerations, rainmaking, and the practical skills an excellent appellate advocate needs in the toolbox.

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    Identifying Your Target Customer Base

    The second session in this series will help you define your marketplace, match your skill set to your target clientele, educate your target clientele, and understand the budgeting and marketing needed. This second session is available to members of the Council of Appellate Lawyers.

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    Creating a Practice and Developing a Reputation

    The final session in the series includes ideas for how to build the necessary appellate experience, gain knowledge of the particular jurisdiction(s) you are interested in, how to handle publicity and fee structures, and building your legacy through education and mentoring. This third session is available to members of the Council of Appellate Lawyers.

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    Watch - Session 3