Mastering the Complexities of Appellate Procedures and Strategies in the Second Circuit Court.

Filing an appeal in the Second Circuit can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. In this CLE, we will discuss everything you need to successfully file an appeal in the Second Circuit, from filing the notice of appeal through briefing, argument, and post-judgment petitions, with specific updates on how the new ACMS system will affect your next appeal.

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Attorney at Counsel Press
Jacki specializes in assisting Counsel Press clients in their matters within the NY, MA, RI, and DC appellate courts; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, D.C., and Federal Circuits; and other state and federal appellate courts nationwide. She is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator, having focused her practice on complex litigation, professional liability matters, insurance coverage, zoning board actions, and mass tort cases. She earned her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law, with honors, and served as the President of the Moot Court Board. She also earned her MSW, BS in Social Work, and BA in Psychology from Syracuse University.

Senior Appellate Counsel at Counsel Press
Mr. Gangi focuses on assisting clients with handling and perfecting appeals throughout New York’s appellate courts, including the Appellate Division First and Second Departments, the New York Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His knowledge of New York’s Practice Rules of the Appellate Division and his ability to find creative solutions to procedural issues make him a valuable asset to his clients. Before transitioning to appellate practice in 2018, Mr. Gangi was a litigator for two prominent South Florida insurance defense firms, where he focused his practice on personal injury and commercial litigation. Mr. Gangi has also worked on several appeals to Florida’s Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeal, which provided him with invaluable insight into the appellate process. Mr. Gangi earned a Bachelor of Science from Florida International University and a Juris Doctor from Saint Thomas University School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.