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May It Displease the Court?

The Litigation Section presents

May It Displease the Court?


Date Tuesday, September 30, 2025
MCLE Registration 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Light refreshments provided.
MCLE 1 Hour
Location BASF Offices
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA

Speakers

     
Honorable Christine Van Aken
San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Jacqueline Scott Corley
Northern District of California
Honorable Victor Hwang 
San Francisco Superior Court


Moderators

   
Adam Brausa
Morrison Foerster
 James Judah
Quinn Emannuel

Hear directly from judges about do’s and don’ts when it comes to contacting the court, requesting reconsideration, and other situations in filings or oral argument that may annoy the judge (whether you realize it or not).

Topics

  • When is it appropriate to reach out to the court directly?
  • When are requests for reconsideration likely to be successful and when should they not be brought?
  • What steps should counsel take when reaching out to the court or requesting reconsideration to minimize chances of irritating the judge?
  • Other do’s and don’ts when litigating your case in SF Superior or N.D. Cal.
     

Section Chair
Adam Brausa, Morrison Foerster 


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Event Code: G253103
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Cost

FREE BASF Law Student
$50 Section Member
$60 BASF Member
$75 All Others
  All prices increase $10 on the day of the program 
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Program Access
This is an in-Person program only.  Virtual access will not be available. Program recordings are not guaranteed and/or included with this registration, nor immediately accessible to registrants. Approved recordings of live programs are converted to On-Demand CLE Courses and available for separate purchase through a third-party library 30 business days after the live recording. 

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If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.

When
9/30/2025 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Where
In-Person 50 Fremont Street Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA 94105
Online registration not available.