Introductory Remarks – Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans
State of the Law Division
An update on the status of law division procedures, including the trial setting call and overall case activity.
• Hon. Kathy M. Flanagan, Acting Presiding Judge, Law Division; Presiding Judge, Motions Section
• Other Judges TBD
• Discussion Leader: David C. Burtker, Equity Partner, Cunningham Meyer & Vedrine PC
Motion Practice
Insights from the motion judges on case management under the new timelines and guidance on effectively moving cases forward to settlement or trial, including Rule 218, and expert disclosure.
• Hon. Michael B. Barrett, Motions Section
• Hon. Maire Aileen Dempsey, Motions Section
• Hon. Barbara N. Flores, Motions Section
• Discussion Leader: Matthias D. Gill, Partner, Anderson Rasor & Partners LLP
Trial Practice I
During the two Trial Practice panels the judges will share advice, based on their courtroom experience, on best practices for managing your next trial.
• Hon. Thomas V. Lyons II, Trial Section
• Hon. Gerald V. Cleary, Trial Section
• Hon. Daniel A. Trevino, Trial Section
• Discussion Leader: Brian Murphy, Partner, Hofeld and Schaffner
Trial Practice II
• Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien, Trial Section
• Hon. Bridget J. Hughes, Trial Section
• Hon. James M. Varga, Trial Section
• Discussion Leader: Antonio M. Romanucci, Founding Partner, Romanucci & Blandin LLC
Adjourn
