Program Details
2025-02-28 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-02-28 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm ESTChief Judge Laura Taylor Swain traces Judge Motley’s remarkable journey from her New Haven upbringing through her groundbreaking work with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. This session covers her historic achievements as the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, her transition to politics, and her appointment as the first African-American woman federal judge.
Natalie Ellis
The Hon. Laura Taylor Swain
Bryan J. Branon, J.D. 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm ESTDrawing on firsthand experience and insights from over 80 former law clerks, this session reveals Judge Motley’s meticulous approach to judicial work and her collaborative deliberation style. Attendees will learn about her leadership as Chief Judge, her mentorship of clerks, and the treasured historical artifacts that preserve her legacy.
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis session explores the lasting opportunities Judge Motley’s work created for advancing diversity in the legal profession, including practical guidance on developing mastery of the law. The discussion highlights the importance of representation, mentorship, and the essay competition established in her honor to inspire the next generation of legal professionals.
A dedicated and fearless advocate with experience in all stages of litigation, Natalie Ellis defends clients in complex cases, primarily product liability and mass tort claims, in state and federal courts. She is highly valued for her ability to grasp technical nuances and develop legal analyses specific to each matter.
Laura Taylor Swain is the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, appointed in 2000 and becoming Chief Judge on April 10, 2021. She is a native New Yorker with a distinguished career in law and the judiciary.
Bryan J. Branon is an international arbitrator, mediator, and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. He has worked for leading ADR provider organizations on five continents over 15 years.
A dedicated and fearless advocate with experience in all stages of litigation, Natalie Ellis defends clients in complex cases, primarily product liability and mass tort claims, in state and federal courts. She is highly valued for her ability to grasp technical nuances and develop legal analyses specific to each matter.
Laura Taylor Swain is the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, appointed in 2000 and becoming Chief Judge on April 10, 2021. She is a native New Yorker with a distinguished career in law and the judiciary.
Bryan J. Branon is an international arbitrator, mediator, and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. He has worked for leading ADR provider organizations on five continents over 15 years.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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