2025 Insider’s Guide to Appellate Practice
Presented by the ISBA Appellate Practice Section Monday, May 19, 2025
CLE: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Cocktails with the Court: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET 6 hr. CLE About the event Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at the Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Court of Appeals? This CLE offers a comprehensive look into the inner workings of Indiana’s highest courts, providing valuable insights into appellate procedures and decision-making processes. While at this CLE, attendees will gain answers to the following questions: - Why do I keep getting defected by the Appellate Clerk?
- What do appellate law clerks wish appellate practitioners really knew?
- What types of motions are ruled on by the Court of Appeals Chief Judge versus. Motions Panel versus Writing Panel?
- What do appellate staff attorneys do?
- How do the Justices and Judges prepare for oral argument?
- How does my appeal end up before a specific Judge or Justice?
- How has e-filing changed appellate practice and what do the appellate judges, clerks, and staff attorneys have access to when deciding appeals? How does the Supreme Court conference to decide whether to take transfer versus deciding merits of the case?
Agenda:10:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Moderators: Maggie Smith, Frost Brown Todd LLP & Kian Hudson, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
10:05 a.m.: Appellate Clerk's Office: Beginning the appeal and filings throughout the life of the appeal
Speaker: Greg Pachmayr, Clerk of the Appellate Courts
10:45 a.m.: Court of Appeals Motions Practice before the Motions Panel and the Chief Judge
Speakers: Kyle Gillaspie, Indiana Court of Appeals, Chief Staff Attorney, Luba Gore, Indiana Court of Appeals, Staff Attorney, & Honorable Leanna K. Weissmann, Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals
11:45 a.m.: Break
12:00 p.m.: Q&A with Justice Molter & Judge Weissmann
Speakers: Honorable Derek R. Molter, Justice, Indiana Supreme Court & Honorable Leanna K. Weissmann, Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals
12:45 p.m.: Decisions on the Merits of the Appeal: Inside the Court of Appeals Writing Panels
Speakers: Angie Yoon, Indiana Court of Appeals Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Foley, Nick Burris, Indiana Court of Appeals Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Kenworthy, & Honorable Leanna K. Weissmann, Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals
1:45 p.m.: Supreme Court Services and the inner workings of the Supreme Court
Speakers: Elizabeth Daulton, Indiana Supreme Court Services Division, Director, Mitch Osterday, Indiana Supreme Court, Staff Attorney, & Honorable Derek R. Molter, Justice, Indiana Supreme Court
2:45 p.m.: Break
3:00 p.m.: Supreme Court: Inside the Justice’s Chambers
Speakers: Christine White, Indiana Supreme Court Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Justice Rush, George Sorrells, Indiana Supreme Court Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Slaughter, & Honorable Derek R. Molter, Justice, Indiana Supreme Court
4:00 p.m.: Back to the Appellate Clerk's Office
Speaker: Greg Pachmayr, Clerk of the Appellate Courts
4:30 p.m.: Cocktails with the Appellate Judges
End the day interacting one-on-one with the justices of the Indiana Supreme Court and the active and senior judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals
Who might enjoy this
This presentation will be of interest to legal professionals who want to learn more about the Indiana Supreme Court and Appellate Court. Pricing
Law Students:$40
Appellate Practice Section: $190
ISBA Members: $220
Non-ISBA Members: $300 More information
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