“Preserving the Record for Appeal in Civil Practice,” Chicago Bar Association Civil Practice Committee
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February 27, 2023
Speakers: Annie Kastanek, Gabriel K. Gillett, Savannah E.B. McNeily, Chris Blythe
Jenner & Block lawyers will lead presentations about different aspects of preserving the record for appeal in civil practice in a CLE sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. In a panel called “Preserving the Record for Appeal,” Partners Annie Kastanek and Gabi Gillett will discuss the benefits of including appellate counsel in a trial team, covering everything from strategic input on legal strategy to jury instructions to options for interlocutory appeal. Associates Savannah Berger and Chris Blythe will present at a panel called “Illinois Rules Civil Procedure Update,” following their recently published 2023 edition of the Illinois Civil Practice Guide. This live webinar starts at 2:00 pm CT on February 27.
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February 27, 2023
Speakers: Annie Kastanek, Gabriel K. Gillett, Savannah E.B. McNeily, Chris Blythe
Jenner & Block lawyers will lead presentations about different aspects of preserving the record for appeal in civil practice in a CLE sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. In a panel called “Preserving the Record for Appeal,” Partners Annie Kastanek and Gabi Gillett will discuss the benefits of including appellate counsel in a trial team, covering everything from strategic input on legal strategy to jury instructions to options for interlocutory appeal. Associates Savannah Berger and Chris Blythe will present at a panel called “Illinois Rules Civil Procedure Update,” following their recently published 2023 edition of the Illinois Civil Practice Guide. This live webinar starts at 2:00 pm CT on February 27.
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