Join esteemed panelists Judge (Ret.) Phil Padovano, Judge Adam Tannenbaum, and Tom Elligett (alongside moderator Sarah Weitz) on today’s best and most useful secondary sources for appellate practitioners. This program will highlight the most insightful and influential treatises, practice guides, articles, and authors, alongside feedback from the panelists on how these sources have improved and impacted their own approach to the law. Additionally, participants will learn how to effectively leverage these resources to craft stronger arguments, enhance research efficiency, and stay current on emerging legal trends.
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
- Discuss the most authoritative and useful secondary sources, treatises, and authors for Florida appellate practitioners.
- Integrate these secondary sources into their own appellate research and argumentation.
- Learn effective strategies to leverage secondary sources to enhance the quality and persuasiveness of briefs and oral arguments.
- Pinpoint emerging legal trends and incorporate recommended secondary sources into ongoing appellate research and writing.
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Learning From the Best: Secondary Sources to Live By
Hon. (Ret.) Phil Padovano, Tallahassee
Hon. Adam Tannenbaum, Tallahassee
Tom Elligett, Tampa