Arguing a Multi-Party, Multi-Part Motion

Oral argument becomes considerably harder to navigate when a motion raises many issues and airtime must be split among several parties. In a practice pointer published by the American Bar Association, MoloLamken's Jennifer Schubert draws on her recent experience arguing a motion to dismiss — filed on behalf of one of four sets of counsel representing 11 co-defendants — to share guidance for managing this kind of argument effectively. Jenn covers preparation, coordinating with aligned counsel, framing your time at the outset, and closing with conviction.

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