Appellate Law: A Case Example and the Role of Amicus Brief

The appellate process requires a delicate balance between highlighting salient facts to enumerate an objective analysis while sorting through a voluminous record. Neil Fox and David Montes will share their experience as counsel and amicus curiae in John Does v Seattle Police Department, involving public records disclosure and privacy rights under state law. JAMS neutral Justice Faith Ireland (Ret.) will then share perspectives from the Washington State Supreme Court bench, providing practice tips and answer questions about strategy and approaches.

Featured Speakers:

• Justice Faith Ireland (Ret.) | JAMS
• Neil Fox | Law Office of Neil Fox, PLLC
• David Montes | ACLU of Washington