In light of COVID-19, several appellate courts have transitioned to holding oral arguments via teleconference or videoconference. Learn from skilled advocates what to expect, common mistakes to avoid, and how to best move your argument to a video platform. Panelists will discuss their experience in arguing remotely before the Arizona Court of Appeals Divisions One and Two, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Panelists:
The Honorable Peter B. Swann, Chief Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
Krissa Lanham, Appellate Division Chief, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona
Eric M. Fraser, Osborn Maledon, PA
Adriane Hofmeyr, Partner, Hofmeyr Law PLLC
Program Moderator:
Jillian Francis, Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General’s Office