9.16.2008

Write to Win MCLE

A highly sought-after lecturer with an engaging, witty style, Judge Lebovits has taught legal writing for the New York Court System for more than a decade. His legal-writing presentations, CLEs, and lectures for judges, lawyers, educators, and law clerks have been featured at the New York State Court of Appeals, the Massachusetts (Flashner) Judicial Institute, and the American Inns of Court.

In 210 entertaining and informative minutes, Judge Lebovits will share easy-to-remember and simple-to-understand methods of persuasive writing that will make a difference in your next court case.

Come see why so many consider Judge Lebovits New York’s finest speaker on legal writing.

Register today and guarantee your seat at the program.

Registration Fees
Members - $95.00*
Non Members - $175.00*



Agenda
8:30-9:00 a.m.REGISTRATION (outside of the meeting room)
9:00-9:10WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
9:10-9:35I. Getting the Job Done: Outlining Through Editing
9:35-10:00II. Controversies in Legal Writing
10:00-10:25III. Legal Writing Do’s
10:25-10:50IV. Legal Writing Don’ts
10:50-11:00COFFEE BREAK
11:00-11:25V. Legal Style: Writing Clearly and Concisely
11:25-11:50VI. Elements of Persuasive Writing
11:50-12:15 p.m.VII. Brief Writing: Questions Presented, Facts, and Argument
12:15-12:30VIII. Legal Method, Citing, Quoting, and Ethics
12:30-12:40IX. A Touch of Class: Winning Rhetorical Devices
12:40ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, October 15, 2008—Melville—Melville Marriott
www.nysba.org/writetowin-melville

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