2023 Third Circuit Chapters Conference

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Federal District Court Judges are often the first line of defense for constitutional principles. Judges must consider and make decisions on novel legal theories concerning constitutional questions that bear on all sorts of controversial criminal and civil matters. These judges must also create records of their factual and legal findings on these controversial issues that will withstand appeal.  In this panel, the judges will discuss their approaches to dealing with difficult constitutional questions and give advice on how parties appearing before them can be effective advocates.

Featuring:

• Hon. Joshua Wolson, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania  
• Hon. Colm Connolly, Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
• Hon. Renee Marie Bumb, Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey 
• Hon. William Shaw Stickman IV, Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
• Moderator: Hon. Kent Jordan, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Speakers

Renee Bumb

Colm F. Connolly

Kent A. Jordan

William S. Stickman

Joshua D. Wolson

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Featuring:

• Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
• Moderator: Mike McGinley, Partner, Dechert LLP

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Gregory G. Katsas

Michael McGinley

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Considering how few cases are actually considered by the United States Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit Courts have an outsized influence on deciding important constitutional questions. In this panel, the judges will discuss their review of such questions and their decision-making process as they consider legal briefing and oral arguments. These judges will also discuss their unique role in the intermediate federal appellate courts between trial courts and the United States Supreme Court and address divisions between Circuits on important constitutional questions.

Featuring:

• Hon. Stephanos Bibas, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
• Hon. Paul Matey, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
• Hon. David J. Porter, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
• Moderator: Stephen Raiola, Litigation Associate, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti LLC

Speakers

Stephanos Bibas

Paul B. Matey

David James Porter

Stephen Raiola

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Arguing constitutional principles before federal courts at all levels can be both an art and a science. Advocates must consider client needs, the legal consequences of an appeal, and the overarching effects of judicial decisions. These advocates must also consider strategies to make sure their arguments are heard in the most ideal forum and to make sure their advocacy is appropriately targeted to the judicial decision-makers. These panelists will discuss their own experiences in advocacy on important constitutional matters and share their best strategies on making sure their best arguments are heard.

Featuring:

• William McSwain, former United States Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Scott Brady, former United States Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania
• Edmund LaCour, Solicitor General of Alabama
• Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
• Moderator: Rep. Natalie Mihalek, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 40

Speakers

Scott W. Brady

Sarah M. Harris

Edmund Gerard LaCour

William M. McSwain

Natalie Mihalek

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