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When choosing a witness to speak on behalf of a client, outside lawyers shouldn’t default to the easy course. They should try to think like inside lawyers, mindful of all the competing considerations, risks, and opportunities the project presents: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
ABA Giving Day is October 29! This year, the ABA Litigation Section is hoping to raise $30,000 for JIOP. Opening doors for generations of young lawyers, JIOP places law students with state and federal judges.
Help us reach our goal at givingday.americanbar.org/ca….
#ABAGivingDay
Expert testimony can make or break a case. In this Litigation Journal article, Kenneth Berman explains why effective expert preparation goes beyond qualifications and methodology. The most persuasive experts don't just testify; they teach.
🔗 Read more: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
The ABA Litigation Section is proud to recognize the 2026–2027 Class Actions & Derivative Suits Committee Co-Chairs Tanya Greene, Eric Harlan, and Caroline Oks.
Learn about their work and discover articles, events, and more to improve your practice: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
🎧 From using AI to spot logic gaps in opposing counsel’s brief to crafting arguments that resonate with a specific judge’s style based on courtroom transcripts, guest Chris Schwegmann joins James Reeder to discuss tips for incorporating AI: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Join us in Coral Gables, FL, February 14–16, 2027, for a program designed to help outside counsel better understand how in-house counsel are using AI in litigation and in interfacing with their in-house clients.
Register to secure your spot at ambar.org/LDI.
Stay informed, connected, and prepared for what's next.
Join us at the 2026 Women in Insurance Network Regional CLE Program, where leading professionals will examine emerging risks, evolving insurance coverage issues, and more.
Register at ambar.org/WIN.
As AI tools become more autonomous, courts are beginning to confront a new question: Who is liable for an AI agent's actions?
A recent decision held that an AI assistant is a "tool, not a person." Read Robert A. Jenkin’s analysis here: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Growth doesn't happen alone.
🎧In this latest Litigation Radio episode, hear Zuberi Williams and host Michal Rogson explore why every lawyer should strive to be both a mentor and a mentee: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
#YoungLitigators #Mentorship #LitigationRadio
Lawyers spend much of their time identifying problems, assessing risks, and preparing for challenges. But Maritza Rodríguez explains how gratitude practice can help retrain the brain to recognize positive experiences and build greater well-being: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Join insurance coverage practitioners from across the country at the 2027 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar and get insightful programming and a chance to engage a leading community in insurance coverage litigation.
🔗 Register: events.americanbar.org/event…
What makes an effective deposition?
📖 In his latest Litigation Journal article, Kenneth P. Nolan shares hard-earned lessons on preparing for and conducting depositions—from setting clear goals to maintaining professionalism under pressure: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Navigating eminent domain matters often includes a patchwork of state-specific laws and procedures.
The Law of Eminent Domain: 50-State Survey edited by Richard Rodriguez provides an overview of eminent domain and condemnation in every state and DC: americanbar.org/books/inv/bo…
🚨 There’s still time!
Join us October 21-22 at the 2026 Products Liability & Life Sciences Regional CLE Program to expand your professional network while staying current on the latest product liability developments.
📢 Secure your spot today at ambar.org/WIPLpharma.
How are AI, cyber incidents, and FDCA deregulation changing the product liability landscape?
Join the 2026 Products Liability & Life Sciences Regional CLE Program to hear perspectives from thought leaders on these topics and more.
Register at ambar.org/WIPLpharma.
Effective lawyering is not just managing volume—it's fulfilling core duties to every client.
In his article, Nathaniel Yu examines a decision disbarring an attorney who served as counsel of record in approximately 10,000 active matters: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Every new appellate lawyer wants to dive straight into the briefs and start researching the law. But Ethan Weber argues that's not where the work should begin.
Read his a practical roadmap for evaluating a new appeal: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
🚨 Early-bird pricing ends today for the 2026 Class Actions National Institute!
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with litigators from across the country while gaining practical strategies for today’s class action law landscape.
📢 Register now at ambar.org/ClassActions!
Burnout is a leadership challenge.
Watch Dr. Maria-Vittoria Carminati, Sarah Louise Carroll, and Jamie Giani discuss the systemic causes of burnout and explore how better management practices can foster healthier, more sustainable legal teams: americanbar.org/groups/litig…
Section leaders got to work last week at the 2026 Litigation Section Fall Leadership Meeting planning programming, content, meetings, and much more to make this a great bar year! Learn about our Section’s Committees and how you can get involved too at ambar.org/ltcommittees.
