The Art and Practice of the Meet and Confer (Oakland)

MCLE: 1 hour

The Practice Program for the Northern District of California invites you to an informal program that will provide an opportunity for attorneys to hear from Northern District Judges regarding the attorney meet and confer process.

Panel

Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu was a Clinical Professor of Law at U.C. Hastings and at Golden Gate University Law School, prior to taking the bench in 2010. She began her career as a commercial litigator at a large San Francisco firm and has extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including discovery, motions and trials. She graduated with honors from Yale University and received her law degree from U.C. Berkeley Law School, where she continues to teach as a Lecturer.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore was a Deputy City Attorney in the Oakland City Attorney’s Office, prior to taking the bench in 2012. In that capacity, she advised City agencies, and served as both a trial attorney and a law and motion attorney on a wide range of matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley and received her law degree from University of San Francisco School of Law.

Program

An opportunity to learn:

• The problems and common issues judges encounter when attorneys do not engage in an adequate Meet and Confer process
• Suggestions on how to conduct a successful Meet and Confer with opposing counsel or at least to let the judge know you tried your best
• From each other by asking questions of the panelists and sharing your own experiences

New attorneys and summer associates are especially encouraged to attend.

There is no charge for the Program; however, since space in the courtroom is limited, please register online.

If you have questions, call 415-522-4151.

The Northern District of California Practice Program is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE Provider.