Drafting Motions & Briefs in Federal Court

1h 2m

Created on May 25, 2021

Intermediate

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Overview

This program will review best practices for drafting and revising federal court motions and briefs. Topics will include persuasive storytelling and headlines, succinct writing styles, the correct use of citations (and how to avoid over-citing), common grammatical issues, and understanding the intended audience.

This program is ideal for any litigators practicing in federal courts, whether it be civil, criminal, or appellate work. Although it covers some drafting fundamentals for newer attorneys, more experienced attorneys may also pick up some new tips!

Learning Objectives:

Identify and target your intended audience
Develop a persuasive narrative and craft effective point headings
Prepare an effective outline
Write directly and succinctly
Minimize citation and grammatical errors

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Faculty

Brian Morrison

Partner | Tadler Law LLP

Brian R. Morrison is Partner with Tadler Law LLP. Brian focuses on prosecuting class actions and other complex litigation on behalf of consumers and small businesses. He has a strong working knowledge of consumer and product liability laws across various jurisdictions and industries, and he is well versed in handling class certification issues and the creation and administration of multidistrict litigation.

Before joining Tadler Law, Brian worked at several nationally recognized law firms, including one of the nation’s leading class action and litigation firms. He has worked on some of the largest antitrust and consumer protection class actions in recent history, including the Takata airbag multidistrict litigation, the generic pharmaceutical pricing antitrust litigation, and several billion-dollar financial fraud matters. Additionally, he has consulted closely with state attorneys general and local governments to investigate potential recoveries as part of the opioid epidemic.

Brian previously served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jaynee LaVecchia of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, where he worked on a variety of novel and complex legal issues. He also founded and co-chaired the Young Lawyers Division of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey and served as a founding member of the New Jersey Law Journal Young Lawyers Advisory Board. Brian has worked vigorously to expand pro bono opportunities at his previous firms, serving as member of his firm’s pro bono committees.

Brian earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Rutgers Law School and a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Georgetown University. While in law school, he was a Notes and Comments Editor for the Rutgers Law Journal and co-founded the Rutgers Business Law Association. He also served as a legal intern for the Honorable Theodore McKee, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Honorable Reggie Walton, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Honorable Jack Sabatino, Superior Court of New Jersey—Appellate Division, and the Honorable Carol Higbee, Superior Court of New Jersey.

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