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October 4, 2023 MCLE: Lawyers: Stop Writing Bad Briefs!

  • Saints Barrel Wine Bar 1021 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 United States (map)

Women Lawyers Association
Presents 

October 4, 2023 MCLE: Lawyers: Stop Writing Bad Briefs! 

at Saints Barrel Wine Bar

Join attorney Emilie de la Motte and court research attorney Ellen Drews for a presentation providing practical tips for writing effectively and concisely.

This presentation will provide key insights on what makes a good briefing, tips for conveying your written arguments to the Court successfully, and common briefing mistakes to avoid.   

Saints Barrel Wine Bar is located in Downtown SLO

The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County is a California State Bar approved MCLE provider. This program qualifies for one (1.0) hour of MCLE - participatory credit. Please Join Us in Person!

Please join the Women Lawyers Association for our event

OUR SPEAKERS:

Emilie de la Motte

Emilie de la Motte serves clients in general civil litigation matters, primarily in product liability, personal injury, and construction defect cases.  She specializes in writing complex motions. Her clients include large manufacturers, contractors, premise owners, and local hardware stores.  She practiced law in San Francisco and Oakland for over 13 years and in 2019 returned to her hometown of San Luis Obispo to work remotely as an independent contractor.  She earned her J.D. from UC Davis King Hall SOL.


Ellen Drews

Ellen Drews joined the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court as a research attorney in October 2017. Prior to joining the court, Ellen practiced civil litigation at Sinsheimer Juhnke McIvor & Stroh in San Luis Obispo from 2013 to 2017, and at McDermott Will & Emery in Los Angeles from 2008 to 2013. Ellen previously served on the boards for WLA and the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum. Ellen earned her J.D. from the U.C.L.A. School of Law.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Saints Barrel Wine Bar
1021 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


Payment Information:
$30.00 per WLA member.

$35.00 per non-member.

$15.00 per SLO College of Law student.


Lunches will be provided by Lincoln Deli. Vegetarian options will be available. 

All proceeds will go toward the WLA scholarship fund and the other worthy events hosted by the WLA.

If you are experiencing a financial hardship and unable to pay for this event, please email the WLA at womenlawyersslo@gmail.com

There are two (2) ways to make a reservation for this event.

(1) Pay Online Using the Links below

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(2) Send a check to:
Women Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 3918
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3918

*If you are having difficulty registering online, please try using a different internet browser or email Elizabeth Culley at the email listed below to reserve your spot. 
**Please include the name(s) and state bar numbers of the attendee(s) on your check.
*** Please email Elizabeth Culley at eculley@amblaw.com stating that you've mailed your check and the names of those who will be attending. 
 
Please RSVP one week in advance. Late registration and walk ins are allowed, but unfortunately, we may not be able to provide lunch.

 
We look forward to your participation!

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