The Secret to Getting Your First Oral Argument: Take a Pro Bono Case
December 3, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Moderator
Lauren J. Dreyer, Senior Associate, Baker Botts LLP
Panelists
Rebecca Suttry, Attorney, Commercial and Appellate Litigation, United States Postal Service
Seth W. Lloyd, Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Robbie Manhas, Managing Associate, Supreme Court & Appellate Group, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Jason L. Romrell, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Summary: Pro Bono cases often provide unique opportunities for junior or less experienced attorneys to obtain substantive "on your feet" experience. The legal industry has increasingly emphasized the importance of pro bono matters in gaining this invaluable experience.
Hear from a panel of advocates who landed their first oral arguments from pro bono representation. Learn how that experience has helped shape their practice, honed their advocacy skills, and landed them more client-facing or billable opportunities. Having trouble finding pro bono opportunities with oral advocacy potential? Learn how to take on a case in a new area of pro bono law, what resources are available to you, and how your firm or organization can get involved!
The panel's pro bono experience includes cases and arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, D.C. Circuit, 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 9th Circuits, spanning many practice areas, including veterans, MSPB, immigration, criminal law, habeas corpus petitions, copyright, and family law.
This Federal Circuit Bar Association® Horizons Series Webcast is being presented in collaboration with the Federal Bar Association®, as well as the FCBA's Veterans Pro Bono Committee, and the Government Employees Pro Bono Committee.