LITIGATION
LITIGATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
An Associate’s First Year A Guide to Thriving at a Law Firm Edited by Jennifer L. Bluestein (Perkins Coie LLP)
Trial Handbook Kent Sinclair and Gessner H. Harrison (University of Virginia School of Law)
“The desk reference for both the young litigator and the seasoned trial lawyer ... complete and authoritative.” — James R. Hawkins II , Robinson & Cole
Sinclair on Federal Civil Practice Kent Sinclair and Gessner H. Harrison (University of Virginia School of Law)
Keyed to the Federal Rules of Evidence, this book focuses on the presentation of proof and the evidentiary problems faced by counsel. In Volume 1, chapters discuss strategies for planning and preparing for litigation and conducting each of the principal phases of the trial, from jury selection and opening statements through closing argument, jury instructions, and post-trial motions. Chapter 4, “Presentation of Proof,” provides guidance on many aspects of the trial and includes an “Evidence Guide” which clearly explains the meaning, purpose, operation, and history of every rule, including how each rule applies to other cases and how leading cases construe a particular rule.
This work presents a helpful roadmap for first-year associates for troubleshooting the early challenges and ongoing expectations of associate life. The contributors — who include partners, senior law firm associates, professional development directors, and industry professionals — offer tips geared toward helping new associates gain confidence and thrive in the first year of practice at a law firm.
This treatise provides authoritative answers for issues arising in federal civil litigation and serves as a guide to the principal rules and tactical considerations guiding lawsuits in the federal courts. This two-volume treatise starts with the layout of the court system and the nature of its key personnel; followed by jurisdiction and venue principles; and then turns to the sequence of litigation, from pleading to discovery, trial, and then appeal, while explaining the rationale of the rules, citing the key interpretive cases, and offering court-tested practice tips. The treatise also includes a “Compendium of Recent Cases” that offers a chronological, circuit-by-circuit, and district-by-district listing of recent federal court cases. It is organized to correspond section-by-section by topic with the treatise chapters, providing an easy-to- use case locator.
2 softbound volumes or digital, 2,158 pages, $438, Item #396737, ISBN 978-1-4024-4831-7, Published semi-annually
2 looseleaf volumes or digital, 1,880 pages, $493, Item #16913, ISBN 978-1-4024-1124-3, Updated annually
1 softbound volume, 246 pages, $49, Item #423116, ISBN 978-1-4024-4797-6
Volume 2, “Case Authority,” includes summaries of thousands of cases interpreting the Federal Rules of Evidence, providing an easy resource to identify relevant cases on point in each jurisdiction. Stay current on novel evidentiary issues with PLI’s Upkeep Service.
“For any practitioner who has one or many cases before MDL courts, this book will be an indispensable reference.” — David C. Frederick , Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C.
Multidistrict Litigation Alex A. Parkinson (Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C.)
Receive a 20% discount on titles when you purchase three or more copies in a single order!
Stepping It Up A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm Associates Edited by Jennifer L. Bluestein (Perkins Coie LLP)
Multidistrict Litigation offers a clear, comprehensive overview of multidistrict litigations (MDLs) and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML), which now oversees more than half of the federal civil docket. The book explains the history and modern use of MDLs, the authority and limits of the JPML, the decision-making process for centralization and transfer, and how MDLs interact with class actions and bankruptcy. Two detailed appendices organize published JPML opinions by area of law and transfer orders by the factors used to select transferee districts. This practical resource is essential for commercial litigators across major practice areas. Stay current with multidistrict litigation with PLI’s Upkeep Service.
This title educates mid-level associates at large firms on the steps they can take — and the skills and business savvy to acquire — to successfully transition into partners, leaders, and rainmakers at their organizations. The book features the invaluable insights of law firm chiefs, in-house counsel, and senior associates who navigated the same challenges in their transitions from first-year associates into more prominent roles. This wide-ranging skills book covers the practice-related, client-facing, and culture-tailored traits that large firms typically expect from associates entering their third to sixth years of practice. These years represent the period in which firm leaders evaluate whether the associate practitioners they have mentored and trained still merit partner or shareholder consideration. The authors share instructive war stories and illustrative guidance to help mid-level associates excel in their roles and overcome common pitfalls and obstacles.
1 looseleaf volume, 892 pages, $411, Item #319972, ISBN 978-1-4024-3846-2, Updated annually or as needed
Listen to the episode discussing the book’s origins and MDL practice insights
1 softbound volume, 236 pages, $49, Item #302282, ISBN 978-1-4024-3688-8
60 | Click on Book Title to Order
Click on Book Title to Order | 61
Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator