Fundamentals of Federal Civil Court Practice
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 1 pm - 4 pm
Format: In Person
Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Description:
This program is designed to introduce attorneys, particularly those in the first three years of practice or transitioning from practicing in state court to practicing in federal court, to the nuts and bolts of federal civil practice. The focus will be on providing attendees with practical knowledge that they can apply to their own cases. The panelists, including both practicing attorneys and members of the judiciary, will walk attendees through federal civil procedures while discussing strategies and sharing their own experiences in court. By focusing on real-life scenarios and practical skills, the panelists will share their advice on how to succeed at each stage of federal court litigation, including:
• Starting Litigation (Complaint/Answers
• Initial Conference
• Discovery (Documents, Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions)
• Depositions
• Close of Discovery (Dispositive Motion Practice/JPTO)
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Program Fee:
$149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
CLE Credit:
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Chairs:
Li Yu | DiCello Levitt
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Federal Courts | Jonathan New, Chair
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.