Celebrating Four Years of Impact with The Appellate Project
On September 12, 2024, we held our Four Year Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC. The long-awaited event was a night filled with excitement, including door prizes, opportunity drawings, and an engaging conversation with the Honorable Paul J. Watford and our Founder and Executive Director Juvaria S. Khan about their professional journey as well as TAP's journey, from its culmination to our vision for the future.
One of the highlights of the evening was the premiere of a video showcasing the impact TAP has had on our students and the broader legal community. It was a powerful reminder of what we have accomplished and the road ahead as we continue to support the next generation of appellate advocates. Thank you to the alumni and volunteers that participated!
THANK YOU TO OUR CELEBRATION SPONSORS!
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Pathways to Appellate Public Defense
Interested in a career in appellate public defense? Not sure what that is, but would like to know more? We have the panel for you!
Join us on Thursday, July 18, at 4 pm EST to hear from our panelists about their work as appellate public defenders and pathways to appellate defense work as a law student or early career attorney.
The Federal Circuit Bar Association® and The Appellate Project (TAP) Present: Clerking at the Federal Circuit
Join us for a panel discussion with recent clerks about non-confidential aspects of clerking at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, such as the nature of the Court, backgrounds suitable for serving as law clerks, clerks’ jobs responsibilities, skills obtained via clerking, and how a clerkship has been useful in private practice.
Moderated by Andrew Trask, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP, with Lukman Azeez, Associate, Wiley Rein LLP, Aaron Clay, Of Counsel, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, and Stephanie Goldberg, Associate, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP as panelists.
Register here.
Judicial Workplace Misconduct & Underrepresentation in Chambers - Are Outside Groups the Answer?
TAP’s Program Director Liz Hague will be presenting on Judicial Workplace Misconduct & Underrepresentation in Chambers - Are Outside Groups the Answer? at NALP’s Annual Education Conference in New Orleans.
If you’re attending the conference, please feel free to come say “hi” to Liz!
Webinar: Diversity & Inclusion Federal Clerkship Panel – Confidently Navigating Your Interview
So you’ve landed a federal clerkship interview. Congratulations! You are probably now wondering how to prepare. What should you know about the judge? Will you be quizzed on constitutional law? What if you are anticipating a period of planned leave during the clerkship or would like to know the judge’s policy on respecting religious observations, pronouns, disability accommodations, and so forth? Should you accept an on-the-spot offer? Our panel of current federal judges and former federal judicial law clerks will address these questions and more during a webinar on April 4 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST.
Register here.
Presented by: FBA Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee & Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
Co-sponsored: The Appellate Project, Hispanic National Bar Association, PLSI Judicial Clerkship Committee, Muslim Bar Association of New York, Muslim Judicial Law Clerkships Network, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Association of Muslim Lawyers, National Association of Women Lawyers, National Bar Association, National Disabled Law Students, Association, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of North America, and the South Asian Bar Association of San Diego
Unpacking United States v. Vaello-Madero
Join us on October 26 as advocates discuss United States v. Vaello-Madero and its significant real-life impact.
Strict Scrutiny "Live" at The Appellate Project!
Join us for this special episode of Strict Scrutiny — “live” at The Appellate Project!
The Judicial Doctrine of Qualified Immunity and the Future of Police Reform
Join us for a discussion with U.S. District Court Judge Carlton W. Reeves and his former law clerk, Emanuel Powell, on the impact of qualified immunity on police accountability and reform.
Previous: Tanzin v. Tanvir: The No-Fly List Case
Join us on October 22 for a discussion with Professor Ramzi Kassem about Tanzin v. Tanvir, which he argued before the Supreme Court on October 6.
Previous: Post-argument discussion | Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College
Join us as Brittany Amadi (Partner, WilmerHale) and Jin Hee Lee (Senior Deputy of Litigation at NAACP-LDF, who will be arguing part of the case) unpack the First Circuit argument and explain what it's like to prepare for this type of appellate matter. Brittany serves as counsel for Harvard, while Jin represents as amici a group of diverse Harvard students and alumni/ae.
Previous: Live viewing | Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College
On September 16, the First Circuit will hear oral argument in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College. At issue is whether Harvard's race-conscious admissions policy unlawfully discriminates against Asian American applicants in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Listen to the argument before the First Circuit, posted here.
Previous: Preview of argument | Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College
Learn more about this case and its potential impact from some of the lawyers involved. Debo Adegible (Partner and Co-Chair of Anti-discrimination Practice, WilmerHale) and Ishan Bhabha (Partner, Jenner & Block's Education and Appellate and Supreme Court practices) will provide an overview of the case, including its background, the current legal landscape, and what to expect at oral argument.
Previous: The Appellate Project Virtual Launch
Join us for our virtual kick-off event as our Advisory Board member, Judge Timothy Lewis, leads a discussion with Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Justice Mary Yu and Justice Leondra Kruger about their experiences as lawyers and judges in our highest courts.