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Successful Second Circuit Strategies

Navigate Second Circuit appellate practice, from brief writing to oral argument, to maximize success in federal appeals.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Successful Second Circuit Strategies

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the key procedural requirements and jurisdictional rules of the Second Circuit.
check_circleDraft persuasive appellate briefs that adhere to court formatting and legal argumentation standards.
check_circleNavigate the requirements for filing the appendix and submitting necessary documents.
check_circleUtilize motion practice effectively, including filing for summary orders and en banc review.

About This Course

Never worry again about the filing requirements in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This CLE will teach you the what, when, and how of practicing as a successful appeals attorney, from filing the notice of appeal to briefing, argument, and post-judgment petitions.

Topics List:

  • Overview of Second Circuit Appellate Jurisdiction and Procedural Rules
  • Docketing an Appeal: Deadlines, Forms, and Filing Requirements
  • Drafting Winning Appellate Briefs: Structure and Legal Argumentation
  • Navigating the Appendix: Required Documents and Formatting Guidelines
  • Oral Argument Best Practices: Answering Questions and Persuading the Panel
  • Motions in the Second Circuit: Common Requests and Pitfalls to Avoid
  • Summary Orders vs. Published Opinions: Understanding the Impact
  • En Banc Review: When and How to Request Reconsideration
  • Electronic Filing and Compliance with CM/ECF System
  • Ethical Considerations in Appellate Practice

Your Instructors

NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Joe  Gangi, Esq.
Joe Gangi, Esq.

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.

Jacquelyn  Mouquin, Esq.
Jacquelyn Mouquin, Esq.

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.

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