The Strategy of Litigation

2 Credit Hours

Alan Salpeter (Arnold & Porter) (50 years of litigation experience), teaches class for students interested in commercial litigation. Course is practical discussion of picking a theme; discovery strategies; managing risks and troublesome litigation situations; negotiating settlements; being effective with clients. Guests include federal judges, experts, jury consultant, general counsel and mediator. Format is interactive; 25 students. Evaluation: take-home exam + attendance + participation.