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
- Get an extraordinary set of written materials—the electronic version of Virginia CLE®’s Federal Civil Practice in Virginia, a $199 value—included in the regular registration fee! (If you already own the 2023 edition of this handbook and do not want the e-book version, you may register at a discounted rate.)
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, our panels of judges and practitioners 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 this exploration of the most successful strategies when trying cases in these courts—don’t miss this opportunity! 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.
BONUS! Regular registration includes the electronic version of Virginia CLE®’s must-have handbook Federal Civil Practice in Virginia (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 Wednesday, March 22, this program will be presented live on site in Norfolk, where people may attend in person, as well as virtually via live-interactive telephone. The live-on-site option is limited to 30 attendees.
MCLE Credit Note: If you attended any of the Rocket Docket seminars presented in December 2022 (Richmond, Alexandria, Webcast, Telephone, or On Demand) and claimed MCLE credit, you cannot also claim MCLE credit for attending this March 2023 presentation.
ATTENDING IN PERSON?
Parking: The hotel recommends parking at the MacArthur Mall South parking lot located one block north of the hotel.
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: |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. 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®.
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.
Can't Attend? E-mail
distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an On Demand or USB seminar.
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