Free Virtual Seminar

2.00 hours Illinois CLE Credit Hours pending approval

Wednesday, July 14, 2021
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Young lawyers, summer associates, interns and law students are invited to this award-winning free virtual CLE seminar! This is a “not to miss” program for any younger lawyer who practices in federal court or would like to develop skills in written and oral advocacy.

Judge Matthew Kennelly will hear oral arguments by video conference in two pending cases from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Seminar participants will be able to observe the arguments. After the oral arguments, Judge Kennelly will lead a panel discussion from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM among U.S. District Judges Jorge Alonso and Sara Ellis and U.S. Magistrate Judge Beth Jantz. The Judges will discuss best practices in written and oral advocacy, and offer their advice to the younger lawyers and law students.

Panelists

Hon. Matthew Kennelly
United States District Judge

Hon. Jorge Alonso
United States District Judge

Hon. Sara Ellis
United States District Judge

Hon. Beth Jantz
United States Magistrate Judge