Law Practice,
Appellate Practice
May 3, 2021
The glorious history of the Committee on Appellate Courts
Once upon a time, the State Bar of California not only licensed, regulated and disciplined lawyers, but also formed committees of lawyer-volunteers to address issues related to the practice of law. A little over 50 years ago, one such committee was created to focus on appellate practice. That group, the Committee on Appellate Courts, still exists and thrives today.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Once upon a time, the State Bar of California not only licensed, regulated and disciplined lawyers, but also formed committees of lawyer-volunteers to address issues related to the practice of law. A little over 50 years ago, one such committee was created to focus on appellate practice. That group, the Committee on Appellate Courts, still exists and thrives today.
It all began in June 1970, when Seth Hufsted...
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