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Litigation Skills Series: Appellate Practice: Dos, Don’ts, and Strategies for Compelling Arguments

  • When: 17 March 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
  • Where: Virtual
  • Cost: $65 for members; $90 for non-members

From complex procedural requirements, imposing briefing deadlines, and the many strategic considerations required for effective appellate argument, navigating the appeals process can be daunting. That’s why it’s important to fortify your appellate toolkit! Join us to learn what the appeals process entails, pitfalls to avoid, how to write more effective briefs, and musts for preparing oral arguments.

This course will cover the building blocks of making the record for appeal, relevant appellate rules, and tips on effective brief writing and oral argument prep. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the appellate process and strategies that you can use in your own practice. Our faculty for this training is:

  • Sasha Drobnick, Director of Appellate Litigation, DV LEAP, a project of Volare (formerly Network for Victim Recovery of D.C.).

Register now to stride confidently into your next appeals!

Scholarships are available due to the generosity of the D.C. Bar Foundation. To apply for a scholarship, please complete this online scholarship form.

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