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UP TO 6 CLE CREDITS INCLUDING ETHICS

The PBA Federal Practice Committee and The University of School of Federal Practice INSTITUTE Get the inside scoop on federal court practice ONE day, SIX CLE credits, NINE federal judges

FEDERAL PRACTICE INSTITUTE FRIDAY, OCT. 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH Name Atty. # █ TUITION (INCLUDES COURSE BOOK AND LUNCH) ADVANCE YOUR School of Law  $299 Standard Firm , 3900 Forbes Ave.  $150 Attorneys licensed 5 years or less, KNOWLEDGE OF judicial law clerks & Address FEDERAL PRACTICE

City State Zip • Explore the latest developments a ecting your practice Email (required for confirmation) Registration Policy: NEW IN 2019—DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF Walk-in registrations will be accepted on a space- COURSE BOOKS • Network with federal judges, available basis. Please check www.pbi.org or call (800) Phone ( ) - Fax ( ) - 247-4724 to confirm space is available and the schedule and knowledgeable practitioners has not changed. We’ve created a new format that provides I have enclosed a coupon in the amount of $ Registration Transfers: user-friendly electronic access to the extensive • Get a downloadable course book that for my  1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th seminar. Requests for transfers will be honored if they are written materials prepared by our faculty. will be your “go-to” reference received before the course date. One copy of the electronic Institute materials A check made payable to PBI for $ is enclosed. Services for Persons with Disabilities: is included with your registration. Before the If you require special arrangements, please contact Institute, a link for the downloadable materials HEAR FROM Customer Service at (800) 932-4637 at least ten days Charge my  American Express  MasterCard before the course date. will be emailed to you. 9 FEDERAL JUDGES  Visa  Discover Speaker Substitutions: All attendees will receive the course book as a digital It’s your chance to hear directly from the PBI reserves the right to substitute speakers at all Card # Exp. Date programs. download. A printed copy of the course book is available, judges and take away tips and strategies at a discount to attendees, for $40. Additional copies Registration Confirmation: Signature for trying your case in federal court To receive a confirmation, please be sure to include are available for $69. If you wish to purchase the printed your email address on the registration form. version of the course book, please call PBI Customer

Weather Related Cancellations: Service at 800-932-4637. Printed versions of the course 10820 Check www.pbi.org or call (800)-932-4637 ext. 2205. book will not be distributed at the course; please allow clw/eb-8/5/19 This program has been approved by the Pittsburgh | Fri., Oct. 25, 2019 Continuing Legal Education up to two weeks a er the program for the printed Board for 5 hours of CLE credit in versions of the course book to be shipped. MAIL FAX PHONE University of Pittsburgh School of Law 6 substantive law and 1 hour of ethics. Ethics CLE information has been integrated throughout PBI 717-796-2348 717-796-0804 this program. To receive 1 hour of ethics 5080 Ritter Rd. 800-247-4724 Barco Law Building, 3900 Forbes Ave. credit, you must attend the entire course. Mechanicsburg, PA 800-932-4637 17055-6903  www.pbi.org JOIN US FOR THE PREMIER EDUCATIONAL EVENT FOR ATTORNEYS WHO LITIGATE IN FEDERAL COURT IN PENNSYLVANIA

SCHEDULE

Federal Practice 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM First Things: Case Assessment, Forum Selection and Interim Relief Better Preparing Law Students for the Future

Chief Judge Hornak, Judge Horan, Professor Hellman, Mr. O’Donnell, Mr. Mercer (moderator) Dean Wildermuth This panel will set up the hypothetical case to be used throughout the day. Come to Law schools are at a critical moment of change in how we provide legal education. hear a lively discussion on forum selection, removal, remand, jurisdiction, initial case We know, for example, our students need excellent interpersonal communication assessment and temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions practice. skills, agility with technology, e ective teamwork and collaboration strategies, an understanding of the deep value provided by diverse teams and a commitment to 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM engage and lead in our communities. How do we ensure that our students acquire INSTITUTE Pretrial Procedures these important skills and knowledge? Judge Bissoon, Judge Brann, Ms. Jones, Ms. Conrad (moderator) 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Here is your opportunity to hear the judges discuss scheduling, electronic discovery, Danger Beneath the Surface: When Civil Litigation Digs Up pretrial orders, motions in limine and jury selection. FRIDAY, OCT. 25, 2019 Criminal Conduct 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Judge Lenihan, Professor Harris (invited), Mr. Novara, Mr. Kaufman, Mr. Sweitzer (moderator) Break This panel will address issues arising from parallel proceedings, such as the line between civil and criminal fraud and the ethical handling of criminal allegations. 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER Stay Where You Are: A Bankruptcy Has Been Filed! 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break Judge Taddonio, Judge Fitzgerald (Ret.), Mr. Campbell, Ms. John (moderator)

▶ Key differences between trying a case in state court versus federal court The filing of a bankruptcy petition under Title 11 triggers an automatic stay of the 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM commencement or continuation of proceedings in state and federal court. This panel Appellate Review: “Knocking on the Door” of the Court of Appeals ▶ Best strategies for bringing your case in federal court will discuss the impact of a bankruptcy filing on pending litigation from the perspective During Litigation of the bench as well as both creditor’s and debtor’s counsel. ▶ How to be the best advocate for your client in federal court Judge Fisher, Judge Hardiman, Mr. Byer, Ms. Haywood, Ms. Hersperger (moderator) 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This panel will address when the appellate court may “open the door” to your Lunch “knock” prior to a final order in the case, including appeals from orders denying or Hear from 9 federal judges in the Western Get all the tools you need to succeed granting remand, temporary or preliminary injunctions, grand jury subpoenas, and Do you know how to be the best advocate for your client in federal and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania in federal court proper preservation of the record during this process. court? ▶ Here is your chance to hear directly from the judges Using a hypothetical case, federal judges, seasoned and take away tips and strategies for trying your practitioners, and academics will explore the latest 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM case in federal court. developments affecting your federal practice. Advance Reception sponsored by the Federal Practice Committee your knowledge of federal practice and become a Join us immediately following the program. It’s the perfect way to visit with your colleagues and meet the judges. ▶ Learn how the judges think about key issues. better advocate for your client while connecting with 6:00 PM the federal judges and other practitioners who practice ▶ Understand the procedures involved in moving Pitt Law Alumni Reunion Reception in the federal courts. You’re invited to help Pitt Law School kick off alumni weekend at the Alumni Reunion Reception. your case through the court.

JUDICIAL FACULTY Hon. Marilyn J. Horan Nancy Conrad, Esq. Stephen R. Kaufman, Esq. U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP, CENTER VALLEY U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, PITTSBURGH DISTRICT OF PA, PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh | University of Pittsburgh School of Law Hon. Cathy Bissoon Prof. David A. Harris Jeremy A. Mercer, Esq. PITT LAW U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE Hon. Mark R. Hornak UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR WESTERN DISTRICT OF PA, PITTSBURGH U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN LAW, PITTSBURGH LLP, PITTSBURGH Alumni Weekend DISTRICT OF PA, PITTSBURGH Hon. Matthew W. Brann Rebecca Haywood, Esq. Michael J. Novara, Esq. Kick off alumni weekend with the Pitt Law Alumni Homecoming Reception U.S. FEDERAL COURT, WILLIAMSPORT Hon. Lisa Pupo Lenihan PNC FINANCIAL GROUP, PITTSBURGH FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Federal Practice Institute then join Fri., Oct. 25 | 6:00 PM | Barco Law Building | 3900 Forbes Ave. Hon. D. Michael Fisher DISTRICT OF PA, PITTSBURGH Prof. Arthur D. Hellman PITTSBURGH Reconnect with classmates and faculty prior to the Homecoming Fireworks SENIOR JUDGE, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF Pitt students and alumni for these FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT Hon. Gregory L. Taddonio LAW, PITTSBURGH Brendan A. O’Donnell, Esq. great homecoming events. and Laser Show. DISTINGUISHED JURIST IN RESIDENCE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE HOUSTON HARBAUGH PC, PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL WESTERN DISTRICT OF PA, PITTSBURGH Stephanie L. Hersperger, Esq. Pitt Law Alumni Homecoming Tailgate OF LAW, PITTSBURGH PION NERONE GIRMAN WINSLOW & SMITH Brett G. Sweitzer, Esq. Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.) PC, HARRISBURG FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER Sat., Oct. 26 | Two hours prior to kickoff | FACULTY OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TUCKER ARENSBERG, PITTSBURGH Anne N. John, Esq. PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA 100 Art Rooney Avenue PRESIDENT, PENNSYLVANIA BAR Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman Robert L. Byer, Esq. ASSOCIATION Amy J. Wildermuth Pitt Panthers vs. Miami Hurricanes U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DUANE MORRIS LLP, PITTSBURGH JOHN & JOHN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW DEAN, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THIRD CIRCUIT, PITTSBURGH UNIONTOWN SCHOOL OF LAW, PITTSBURGH Sat., Oct. 26 | Time TBA | Heinz Field | 100 Art Rooney Avenue Douglas A. Campbell, Esq. CAMPBELL & LEVINE LLC, PITTSBURGH Marie Milie Jones, Esq. Visit law.pitt.edu/reunion to purchase tickets in the Pitt Law section. JONES PASSODELIS PLLC, PITTSBURGH