The next big appellate seminar
The 20th Annual Fifth Circuit Appellate Seminar is scheduled for April 7-8, 2005 in New Orleans at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. According to the seminar planners, so far the card includes Maureen Mahoney and Barrett Prettyman (Supreme Court practice), Alan Childress (what else? standards of review), Michael Rubin (professionalism), and Susan Wagner (interlocutory appeals). They're also expecting "at least 8 federal circuit judges from the 5th and 11th Circuits," -- and a visit by three dead presidents (Washington, Jefferson, and Madison). Information and registration form are here.

P.S. For those who like to plan way ahead, the next DRI Appellate Seminar will be in February 2006 in Santa Monica, CA.