Southern District of New York Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Civil cases

Court encourages multiple attorneys to argue if it provides opportunity for junior lawyers.

Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

Civil cases

Multiple attorneys may argue for one party to create opportunities for relatively inexperienced lawyers.

Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

Civil cases

Multiple attorneys may argue for one party to create opportunities for relatively inexperienced lawyers.

Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

Civil cases

Junior lawyers are encouraged to participate in proceedings, and Court may grant oral argument requests where junior attorneys would gain experience.

The Court encourages the participation of less-experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court may be inclined to grant a request for oral argument, or a request for more than one attorney to speak on behalf of a party in a conference, where doing so would afford the opportunity for a junior attorney to gain experience.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings.

The Court encourages the participation of less-experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

Civil cases

Parties should notify Court if oral argument will be handled by a junior attorney, as this may increase likelihood of argument being granted.

A party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less-experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 7 above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Civil cases

Junior lawyers are encouraged to participate in proceedings, and Court may grant oral argument requests where junior attorneys would gain experience.

The Court encourages the participation of less-experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court may be inclined to grant a request for oral argument, or a request for more than one attorney to speak on behalf of a party in a conference, where doing so would afford the opportunity for a junior attorney to gain experience.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings.

The Court encourages the participation of less-experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

Civil cases

Parties should notify Court if oral argument will be handled by a junior attorney, as this may increase likelihood of argument being granted.

A party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less-experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 7 above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for one party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for one party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for one party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for one party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to give junior lawyers opportunities to argue in court.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial or otherwise.

The Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it, regardless of seniority.

Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority.

The Court may allow multiple lawyers for one party to argue when that creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer.

The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for one party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

Junior lawyers not experienced in courtroom argument may be encouraged to participate, and the Court permits more than one lawyer to argue for a party when it creates opportunities for junior lawyers.

Encouraged Participation of Junior Members of Legal Teams. Due to the decline of trials, opportunities to train junior lawyers in courtroom skills have become increasingly rare. Accordingly, where junior lawyers are familiar with the matter under consideration, but are not experienced in arguing before a court, they should be encouraged to actively participate. In such circumstances, where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue, this Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation and allows multiple attorneys to argue.

Due to the decline of trials, opportunities to train junior lawyers in courtroom skills have become increasingly rare. Accordingly, where junior lawyers are familiar with the matter under consideration, but are not experienced in arguing before a court, they should be encouraged to actively participate. In such circumstances, where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue, this Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party.

Junior lawyers familiar with the matter but less experienced in motion argument are encouraged to participate actively in courtroom proceedings.

Accordingly, where junior lawyers are familiar with the matter under consideration by this Court but are less experienced in arguing a motion, they are encouraged to actively participate in courtroom proceedings.

When a junior lawyer is given an opportunity to argue, the Court is amenable to allowing more than one lawyer to argue for a party.

In such circumstances, where a junior lawyer is afforded the opportunity to present arguments to this Court, Judge Daniels is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party.

The lawyer responsible for the case, not the Court, makes the ultimate decision about who speaks for the client.

However, the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of a client rests with the lawyer responsible for the case, not with this Court.

Civil cases

Court encourages providing speaking opportunities to junior lawyers.

The Court believes it is crucial to provide substantive speaking opportunities to junior lawyers, and that the benefits of doing so will accrue to all members of the profession and their clients.

Civil cases

Court will entertain requests for senior attorney to supplement junior attorney's argument.

In addition, under circumstances where the more junior attorney is permitted to present the argument to the Court, the Court will entertain reasonable requests for the more senior attorney to supplement any argument that is made.

Civil cases

Multiple attorneys may argue different issues for each party.

The Court will permit multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.

Civil cases

Court will entertain requests for senior attorney to supplement junior attorney's argument.

In addition, under circumstances where the more junior attorney is permitted to present the argument to the Court, the Court will entertain reasonable requests for the more senior attorney to supplement any argument that is made.

Civil cases

Multiple attorneys may argue different issues for each party.

The Court will permit multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.

Civil cases

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at

Civil cases

The Court encourages less experienced attorneys to participate, may grant oral argument to provide courtroom experience, and is amenable to allowing multiple attorneys to speak.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings— including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, and witness examinations at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court may be inclined to grant a request for oral argument where doing so would afford the opportunity for a junior attorney to gain courtroom experience. To facilitate this provision, the Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to speak at a conference or argument.

Civil cases

The Court encourages less experienced attorneys to participate, may grant oral argument to provide courtroom experience, and is amenable to allowing multiple attorneys to speak.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings— including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, and witness examinations at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court may be inclined to grant a request for oral argument where doing so would afford the opportunity for a junior attorney to gain courtroom experience. To facilitate this provision, the Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to speak at a conference or argument.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings; multiple attorneys may argue to enable junior participation.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

Civil cases

The Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings and permits more than one attorney to argue per party to create junior attorney opportunities.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

Civil cases

The Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings and permits more than one attorney to argue per party to create junior attorney opportunities.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Additionally, a party should advise the Court by letter if oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Paragraph 3(E) above, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorney participation in cases where they substantially contributed to filings or witness preparation

The Court encourages the participation of junior attorneys and attorneys seeking additional experience in federal court, particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

Civil cases

If oral argument is granted, the Court is amendable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party, especially where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

If oral argument is granted, the Court is amendable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party, especially where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

Civil cases

If oral argument is granted, the Court is amendable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party, especially where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

If oral argument is granted, the Court is amendable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party, especially where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings where they contributed substantially.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings — including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial — particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

When it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue, the Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for a party.

In such circumstances, where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue, this Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party.

Junior lawyers familiar with the matter but inexperienced in court argument should be encouraged to participate actively.

Accordingly, where junior lawyers are familiar with the matter under consideration, but are not experienced in arguing before a court, they should be encouraged to actively participate.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings where they contributed substantially.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial, or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for a party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

The Court encourages senior lawyers to allow junior lawyers the opportunity to argue in court, whether at a conference, hearing, trial, or otherwise. Indeed, the Court prefers that the lawyer most familiar with an issue argue it in court, regardless of seniority. The Court may permit more than one lawyer to argue for a party where doing so would create the opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) arguing increases likelihood of oral argument.

A request for oral argument is more likely to be granted if counsel identifies one or two lawyers out of law school for five years or less who will argue the entirety of the motion and references this rule in the request.

In this letter, the party should advise the Court if the oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Rule II(A)(4), supra, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

In this letter, the party should advise the Court if the oral argument would be handled by a less experienced attorney because, as discussed in Rule II(A)(4), supra, that may make the Court more inclined to hold oral argument.

Oral Argument.

Oral Argument.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings where they contributed substantially.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings—including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, and witness examinations at trial—particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in

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Junior attorneys may increase likelihood of oral argument.

The Court may be inclined to grant a request for oral argument, which it generally disfavors, where doing so would afford the opportunity for a junior attorney to gain courtroom experience.

Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Oral Argument. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings where they contributed substantially.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings — including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial — particularly where that attorney played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness.

Civil cases

Court permits multiple attorneys to argue if it allows junior lawyer participation.

The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Court permits multiple attorneys to argue if it allows junior lawyer participation.

The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys who assisted in case preparation are encouraged to participate in trial.

In accordance with its policy of promoting the professional development of relatively new litigators, the Court welcomes the active participation of junior attorneys who have assisted in the preparation of the case during trial.

Civil cases

Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed.

Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed.

Civil cases

Court encourages participation of inexperienced attorneys in courtroom proceedings.

As a matter of policy, the Court supports the professional development of the next generation of litigators and strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.

Civil cases

Principal trial counsel must appear at conferences; junior attorneys encouraged to take active role.

The attorney who will serve as principal trial counsel shall appear at all conferences with the Court. However, the Court encourages junior attorneys who have worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.

Civil cases

The Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys to participate in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.

As a matter of policy, the Court supports the professional development of the next generation of litigators and strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials.

Civil cases

The Court encourages junior attorneys who worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.

However, the Court encourages junior attorneys who have worked on the case to take an active role during conferences.

Civil cases

The Court makes a greater effort to grant oral argument where a junior attorney will argue the motion.

In keeping with the Court's commitment to providing courtroom opportunities to less experienced attorneys, the Court will make a greater effort to grant argument where a junior attorney will argue the motion.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys encouraged; multiple attorneys may argue upon request

The Court encourages the participation of junior attorneys in all proceedings, particularly where a junior attorney played a substantial role in drafting a submission or preparing a witness. To encourage such participation, the Court will, upon request, allow more than one attorney to argue a motion on behalf of a party.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorney participation in oral arguments and allows multiple attorneys to argue upon request.

As stated above in Rule 3(D)(iii), the Court encourages the participation of junior attorneys in oral arguments, particularly when a junior attorney played a substantial role in drafting a submission. To encourage such participation, the Court will, upon request, allow more than one attorney to argue a motion on behalf of a party.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue discovery motions; multiple attorneys may argue to accommodate junior lawyer participation.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue discovery-related motions that they have helped to prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior attorneys encouraged to argue discovery motions; multiple attorneys may argue.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue discovery-related motions that they have helped to prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings, allowing second lawyer to handle portions of proceedings.

Normally, the Court applies the "one lawyer per party" rule for conferences, hearings, and motion arguments. However, the Court is willing to vary that rule in order to create opportunities for less experienced lawyers to argue or otherwise participate in courtroom proceedings as to matters they have helped prepare, and firms are encouraged to provide such opportunities for the junior members of their teams. Lead counsel should advise the Court at the outset of a proceeding of any request to permit a second lawyer to handle a portion of that proceeding.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings, allowing second lawyer to handle portions of proceedings.

Normally, the Court applies the "one lawyer per party" rule for conferences, hearings, and motion arguments. However, the Court is willing to vary that rule in order to create opportunities for less experienced lawyers to argue or otherwise participate in courtroom proceedings as to matters they have helped prepare, and firms are encouraged to provide such opportunities for the junior members of their teams. Lead counsel should advise the Court at the outset of a proceeding of any request to permit a second lawyer to handle a portion of that proceeding.

Civil cases

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if junior lawyer (admitted within 5 years) argues.

Judge Gorenstein normally does not hear oral argument on motions. A party may request oral argument by letter. If the Court determines that argument will be heard, it will so advise the parties. (A request for oral argument is more likely to be granted if a party identifies a lawyer to argue the motion who has been admitted within the previous five years and references this paragraph in the letter request.)

Civil cases

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if junior lawyer (admitted within 5 years) argues.

Judge Gorenstein normally does not hear oral argument on motions. A party may request oral argument by letter. If the Court determines that argument will be heard, it will so advise the parties. (A request for oral argument is more likely to be granted if a party identifies a lawyer to argue the motion who has been admitted within the previous five years and references this paragraph in the letter request.)

Civil cases

Junior lawyers are encouraged to argue motions they helped prepare.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions that they have helped to prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior lawyers. While the Court generally prefers having only one attorney for each side participate at argument, the Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer argue different issues if this division of responsibility creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. Of course, the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case and the client, not for the Court. That said, the Court believes it is crucial to provide substantive speaking opportunities to less experienced lawyers, and that the benefits of doing so will accrue to all members of the profession and their clients.

Civil cases

Junior lawyers invited to argue motions they helped prepare; multiple attorneys may argue different issues.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions that they have helped to prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior lawyers. While the Court generally prefers having only one attorney for each side participate at argument, the Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer argue different issues if this division of responsibility creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorneys (under 5 years) to participate in courtroom proceedings and allows multiple attorneys to speak.

To assist in training the next generation of attorneys, the Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys—in particular, attorneys with less than five years’ experience—to participate in all courtroom proceedings. Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak on behalf of a single party if doing so creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorneys (under 5 years) to participate in courtroom proceedings and allows multiple attorneys to speak.

To assist in training the next generation of attorneys, the Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys—in particular, attorneys with less than five years’ experience—to participate in all courtroom proceedings. Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak on behalf of a single party if doing so creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

Junior attorneys invited to address court at case management conferences

Junior members of legal teams are invited to address the Court at case management conferences. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes.

Oral argument requests are more likely to be granted when a lawyer who graduated law school within the previous five years is identified to argue, and junior attorneys are invited to argue motions they helped prepare.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes; a request for oral argument is more likely to be granted if a party identifies a lawyer to argue the motion who has graduated law school within the previous five years.

Junior members of legal teams are invited to address the Court at case management conferences so firms can give them training opportunities.

Junior members of legal teams are invited to address the Court at case management conferences. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. The ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case, not for the Court.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. The ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case, not for the Court.

Junior attorneys invited to address Court at case management conferences.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to address the Court at case management conferences. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This Court is amenable to permitting different lawyers on a team to speak on different issues if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. The ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case, not for the Court.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. The ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case, not for the Court.

Junior attorneys invited to address Court at case management conferences.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to address the Court at case management conferences. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This Court is amenable to permitting different lawyers on a team to speak on different issues if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Junior lawyers may participate in settlement conferences but must be supervised and prepared.

Junior members of legal teams are also invited to participate and speak in settlement conferences, but must be properly supervised and prepared. Sending a junior lawyer, alone, without sufficiently briefing the junior lawyer on the case and its history may be considered by the Court to be a failure to properly supervise the junior lawyer.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys encouraged to argue motions they helped prepare

Junior members of legal teams are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior lawyers to argue motions they helped prepare

For training purposes, firms are encouraged to permit junior members of legal teams representing clients to argue motions they have helped prepare. This Court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior attorneys invited to argue motions they helped prepare.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior attorneys invited to argue motions they helped prepare; multiple attorneys permitted to create junior lawyer opportunities.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue motions they helped prepare, and the Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue for one party to enable junior participation.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior lawyers are encouraged to argue motions and question witnesses, with the Court permitting multiple attorneys to argue to create participation opportunities.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This Court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate.

Junior attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and question witnesses they have helped prepare, with the Court amenable to multiple lawyers arguing for one party.

Junior members of legal teams representing clients are invited to argue motions they have helped prepare and to question witnesses with whom they have worked. Firms are encouraged to provide this opportunity to junior attorneys for training purposes. This Court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to participate. The ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the lawyer in charge of the case, not for the Court.

Junior lawyers encouraged to participate in oral argument; multiple lawyers permitted.

Where junior lawyers are familiar with the matter under consideration, but are not experienced in arguing before a court, they should be encouraged to actively participate. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one lawyer to argue for a party, especially where it creates an opportunity for a junior lawyer to argue.

Civil cases

Court encourages junior attorneys (under 5 years experience) to participate in courtroom proceedings and oral arguments; multiple attorneys may speak for one party.

To assist in the training of the next generation of attorneys, the Court strongly encourages relatively inexperienced attorneys—in particular, attorneys with less than 5 years' experience—to participate in all courtroom proceedings including the oral argument of motions before the Court. Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an appearing should have the degree of authority consistent with the proceeding.