The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Jennifer E. Willis. No courtesy copies for letter motions unless exhibits exceed 25 pages
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions. Pre-motion letters required for most motions before Judge Willis except specified exemptions
Judge Jennifer E. Willis' rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letter motions (adjournment, extension, pre-motion conference, sealing, settlement) max 3 single-spaced pages, no courtesy copies unless exhibits >25 pages
Judge Jennifer E. Willis' rule states these limits: 6 pages. Discovery dispute letter-motion limited to 6 double-spaced pages.
Judge Jennifer E. Willis' formatting rule includes single spacing, 3 lines per page, and file format PDF. Letters to Court must be filed on ECF (except settlement/in camera), max 3 single-spaced pages, no copying Court on counsel correspondence
The rule requires excel sheet. Excel sheet required for specific motions with email submission to chambers
The rule requires rule 26 f meeting report. Proposed Case Management Plan required one week before initial conference
Parties may contact Judge Jennifer E. Willis' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Emergency adjournment/extension requests must be emailed to chambers and filed on docket
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jennifer E. Willis. Sealed/redacted motions must comply with Rule 9.
Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Jennifer E. Willis. The request must include original date, number of previous requests, reason for request, and adversary position. Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions filed 2 business days before deadline with specific required elements
Yes. Judge Jennifer E. Willis requires bundling for covered papers. Related cases must include both docket numbers in all filings.
Yes. Judge Jennifer E. Willis's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys invited to address court at case management conferences
Letters to Court must be filed on ECF (except settlement/in camera), max 3 single-spaced pages, no copying Court on counsel correspondence
Letter motions (adjournment, extension, pre-motion conference, sealing, settlement) max 3 single-spaced pages, no courtesy copies unless exhibits >25 pages
No courtesy copies for letter motions unless exhibits exceed 25 pages
Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be emailed and submitted in three-ring binder.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions filed 2 business days before deadline with specific required elements
Emergency adjournment/extension requests must be emailed to chambers and filed on docket
Pre-motion letters required for most motions before Judge Willis except specified exemptions
Discovery disputes require meet-and-confer, then 3-page letter motion, 3-day response window, waiver for late response
Non-discovery pre-motion conferences require letter motion following Individual Practice I.B requirements
Excel sheet required for specific motions with email submission to chambers
Proposed Case Management Plan required one week before initial conference
Pro se parties use different template and submit to Pro Se Intake Unit
Lead counsel expected to attend initial conference; accommodations for disability/incarcerated parties
Junior attorneys invited to address court at case management conferences
Deposition disputes: attempt to proceed, don't unilaterally terminate, jointly contact court
Model protective order available; comparison required for non-model orders
Model ESI Plan available; parties should agree early
Courtesy copy of hearing transcript required for chambers (pro se exempt)
Joint Pretrial Order required within 30 days of discovery completion with specific content requirements
Bankruptcy appeals briefs must follow Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Revised Scheduling Order in Word format required if extension affects other deadlines.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge.
All communications with chambers must be via ECF letter or letter-motion.
Contact Courtroom Deputy for docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.
Call chambers directly for emergencies; email to request contact information.
Faxes to chambers are prohibited.
Hand deliveries go to Court Security Officers at Worth Street entrance.