CLE Course: Demystifying Federal Court (Part 2)

This online and in-person CLE is part 2 of a series on representing clients in federal court. Part 2 will examine the life of a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases in the District of Nevada, detailing the process following the filing of an in forma pauperis (IFP) application. Staff Attorney Supervisor Kimberly Goodnight will explain the screening process, including who conducts the review, what standards apply, and the most commonly encountered defects in pleadings. Additionally, she will cover the Early Inmate Mediation and what happens as the case progresses beyond that stage.

Following this overview, a panel discussion with Ryan Norwood, Andre Lagomarsino, and Travis Barrick will explore the most commonly encountered challenges in § 1983 litigation. Topics will include Monell liability, overcoming immunity defenses, evidentiary hurdles, and damages considerations (among others). The panelists will provide practical strategies offering a well-rounded perspective on litigating civil rights claims under federal law.

The Pro Bono Project will present the course online via GoTo Meeting and in-person at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees, and those who refer others to this CLE can receive a free Starbucks gift card.

Nevada-licensed or emeritus-certified attorneys can earn 1.0 general CLE credit by attending. To receive credit, attorneys must have at least one active pro bono case or take one new case. You can select a case or sign up for Ask-A-Lawyers from www.lacsnprobono.org.

Host or Publisher Legal Aid Center Pro Bono Project