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31st Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals

Fun with the Charge: Storming the Casteel

June 10-11, 2021

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On Friday, June 11, Beck Redden appellate partners David Gunn and Russell Post, along with Hon. Thomas R. Phillips, will present “Fun with the Charge: Storming the Casteel”. The panel discusses the latest on the “rotten apple” problem in jury charge practice, including issues to consider in drafting charge material, making a record, and arguing the points on appeal.

Beck Redden LLP is a proud sponsor of UT Law CLE’s 31st Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals. Designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners, this conference has earned a reputation as the premier program on appellate practice and procedure in Texas and is a must-attend event for Texas civil appellate practitioners.

2021 highlights include:

  • Candid discussion among Texas Supreme Court Justices about what’s new at the Court, the state of the docket, and tips for practitioners.
  • Review recent opinions from the Texas Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. Fifth Circuit on stays, supersedeas judgments, and preserving appellate complaints.
  • Tips and considerations for conducting your practice virtually in Pandemic Preservation: Practice Tips for Preserving Error Before, During, and After COVID-19.
  • Looking back at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s work, life, family, and the pursuit of justice in Law Clerk Reminiscences of Working with RBG.
  • 2.75 hours of ethics, including presentations on Meet the PressWhat Should Be in Your Appellate Representation AgreementRecovering Appellate Attorney’s Fees, and the return of Ethics Jeopardy.
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David M. Gunn 713.951.6290
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Russell S. Post 713.951.6292
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