09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 14:11
Fourth Circuit Criminal Appellate Practice Seminar
Date: December 9, 2024Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is pleased to announce the Criminal Appellate Practice Seminar to be held in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Seminar is free of charge, but registration is required.
Event Overview:
8:30 am |
Welcome: Circuit Judge Julius N. Richardson
Updates from the U.S. Sentencing Commission Hon. Carlton W. Reeves, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi |
9:15 am |
Nuts and Bolts of Appellate Brief Writing |
10:15 am |
Break |
10:25 am |
Emerging Issues in Criminal Law Join Appellate Chiefs Joshua Carpenter and Amy Ray for an overview of recent Supreme Court and Fourth Circuit decisions in areas of criminal law that they see most rapidly developing in their practice. Their discussion will include decisions related to constitutional issues arising out of the Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments; fraud and anti-corruption prosecutions; Sentencing Guidelines and regulatory issues; and sex-offense prosecutions.
Joshua B. Carpenter, Appellate Chief, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Western District of North Carolina |
11:10 am |
A Peek Behind the Scenes Do you ever wonder what's going on with your appeal between the filing of the notice of appeal and the date the appeal is decided? How is the briefing schedule set, what factors are considered in deciding whether to grant an extension of time, and who ensures that all of the appropriate documents are filed? How are cases selected for oral argument, and what happens to the cases that are not orally argued? What resources are available through the Court's Library? These questions and more will be addressed by the Clerk of Court, Counsel to the Clerk, the Circuit Librarian, and the Senior Staff Attorney. Nwamaka Anowi, Clerk of Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Suzanne Corriell, Circuit Librarian, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Melissa L. Wood, Senior Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Amanda Culbreth Bryan, Counsel to the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Moderator: Mark O'Brien, Chief Deputy Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit |
12:10 am |
On-Site Buffet Lunch |
1:20 pm |
Advocacy in Criminal Appeals: Perspectives from the Bench Join Judges Stephanie D. Thacker and Julius N. Richardson as they share practical advice for effective appellate advocacy in criminal appeals, answering questions about Fourth Circuit practice and procedure, and offering strategies for both written briefs and oral arguments.
Hon. Stephanie D. Thacker, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit |
2:20 pm |
Tips and Tricks for Effective Oral Argument This experienced panel of appellate litigators will discuss the art of oral advocacy, including preparation, argument presentation, handling questions from the judges, and effective use of rebuttal time.
Ryan Park, Solicitor General of North Carolina |
3:05 pm |
Break |
3:15 pm |
Ethical Considerations in Criminal Appeals How do you strike the balance between briefing the strongest arguments and including issues that your client may wish to raise in post-conviction proceedings? Who decides which issues to raise on appeal? When is it appropriate to file an Anders brief? What unique challenges in communication do you face in criminal appeals, and how do you overcome them? How can you best honor the duty of candor? What can you discuss with court personnel without violating the prohibition against ex parte communications? Chief Judge Albert Diaz moderates a discussion on these and other thorny ethical issues that may arise in your appellate criminal practice. James P. Cooney III, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP Emily Hedrick, Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar Stacy Ludwig, Director, Professional Responsibility Advisory Office, U.S. Department of Justice Moderator: Hon. Albert Diaz, Chief Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit |
4:15 pm |
Closing Remarks - Chief Circuit Judge Albert Diaz |
Conference Materials
Continuing Legal Education
CLE credit will be sought in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you wish to apply for CLE credit in other states, course material will be made available for you to submit to your state's bar.
Questions
Contact [email protected].