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Writing to Win II: Advanced Techniques for Persuading Judges

Writing to Win II: Advanced Techniques for Persuading Judges

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Writing to Win II: Advanced Techniques for Persuading Judges
About the Program

Ready to go beyond the basics? In this follow-up to Persuasive Legal Writing, this seminar explains the advanced strategies that separate good briefs from great briefs. Drawing on 35 years of exclusively appellate practice, including 19 California Supreme Court appearances, the presenter explains the subtle choices in language, structure, sequence, and tone that lead judges to respect your character and your arguments. This seminar answers Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s call for ” [l]ucid, well-ordered writing [that] can contribute immeasurably to a lawyer’s success as an advocate and counselor.”

Speaker(s)
Daniel U. Smith
Daniel U. Smith

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Attorney at Law (Ret.) Persuasive Legal Writing

Daniel U. Smith was an editor of the California Law Review and a clerk for a Federal District Judge. During his 35 years of exclusively appellate practice, he appeared in the California Supreme Court 19 times. His victories on appeal set precedents regarding punitive damages, tobacco and asbestos liability, election law, and employment. Mr. Smith consults on briefs and appellate strategy.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
March 23, 2026
Accredited in:
California

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