Why Attend?
It’s called “The Rocket Docket” for a reason!
- Understand the rules applicable in the Eastern District
- Explore best practices with pointers from experienced litigators
- Hear what the judges want—and don’t want
- Includes an extraordinary set of written materials—the electronic version of Virginia CLE®’s Federal Civil Practice in Virginia—a $199 value!
This long-running seminar is a must-attend event for any attorney practicing in the Eastern District of Virginia. Learn how the streamlined practices and local rules make this district consistently one of the fastest trial dockets in the United States. At this program, you will hear directly from the judges who try your cases and from some of the area’s finest litigators as they discuss all relevant aspects of federal trial practice. Throughout the seminar, panelists will offer insight and practice tips to help you achieve the optimum outcome for your clients. The rules and procedures unique to the Eastern District will be clearly highlighted—those aspects that insiders know and follow and that outsiders ignore at their peril.
Both experienced and new attorneys will benefit from the opportunity to explore the most successful strategies when trying cases in these courts. Ask any of your colleagues who practice in the Eastern District: it is too late to learn the court’s rules once your case starts; you have to know them now. Don’t miss this opportunity—it will be a morning well spent!
BONUS! Regular registration includes the electronic version of Virginia CLE®’s must-have handbook Federal Civil Practice in Virginia (upcoming 2023 edition). Combining the outstanding written materials devoted to practice in both the Eastern District and Western District into a single useful reference, Federal Civil Practice in Virginia is the go-to book for every attorney appearing in Virginia’s federal courts.
Options for Attending the Seminar:
On Friday, December 9, this program will be presented live on site in Richmond/Innsbrook, where people may attend in person, as well as virtually via live-interactive webcast.
On Wednesday, December 14, this program will be presented live on site in Alexandria only, with no virtual attendance options.
ATTENDING IN PERSON?
The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
Discounted Parking for the Alexandria Seminar on December 14: The Hilton will charge seminar attendees $16 instead of the regular fee of $22 for on-site parking.
COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE
By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.
Click here for details about the Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policy. Please revisit the webpage routinely for updates as we are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. All updates to this policy will be emailed to registrants.
(Last updated March 2, 2022)
| Registration Deadlines: |
| Webcast: |
10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
| Live on Site: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. Telephone seminar registrants will, however, be charged $199 for the handbook if they cancel or transfer their registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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