Meet the Appellate Clerks: Insider Insights for Practicing Before the SJC and Appeals Court

This is a FREE program!

Faculty

• Allison S. Cartwright, Esq., Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court (Single Justice Session)
• Maura A. Looney, Esq., Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court (Full Court)
• Paul Tuttle, Esq., Clerk of the Massachusetts Appeals Court
• Joseph N. Schneiderman, Esq., Appellate Practitioner (Moderator)

A Rare Gathering of Massachusetts Appellate Leadership

For the first time in many years, all three Massachusetts appellate clerk’s offices are under new leadership. Whether you are filing an emergency petition before a Single Justice, perfecting an appeal before the Appeals Court, or preparing for full SJC review, understanding the procedural expectations of the clerk’s office is critical to your client's success. Join moderator Joseph N. Schneiderman for an exclusive panel with the leaders who keep the Commonwealth’s highest courts running. The clerks will share practical, behind-the-scenes guidance on perfecting appeals, avoiding common procedural traps, and streamlining docket management. This timely program is a must-attend event for both new and experienced practitioners.

Topics will include:

• Perfecting Your Appeal: Practical steps to ensure seamless filings, including avoiding fatal timing errors and record-adequacy defects.
• Caseload Management & Efficiency: How the clerk’s offices process incoming appeals—and how practitioners can help move cases forward efficiently.
• Debunking Myths & Setting Expectations: Clarifying common misconceptions about appellate practice and highlighting best practices for brief submission and docketing.