“Documents Don’t Lie, Die, or Forget”: Paralegals’ Role in the Litigation Process
Mark Leimkuler, Esq., Partner at Baach Robinson & Lewis, highlighted key elements of the litigation process by blending the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the DC Rules of Professional Conduct with case studies in “Introduction to Litigation.” The most commonly requested topic of the BreakfastClub series, the event drew a packed audience of paralegals, case managers, and administrators. Mark’s comprehensive approach emphasized the paralegals’ role in pleadings, initial motions, discovery, summary judgment, pre-trial and trial, reserving post-trial and appeal for a future session. Colorful anecdotes peppered the talk; noting litigation’s stresses, rigors, and anxieties, Mark echoed something experienced paralegals can readily attest to: “I can’t wait to do it again.”
Mark Leimkuler, Esq., Partner at Baach Robinson & Lewis, highlighted key elements of the litigation process by blending the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the DC Rules of Professional Conduct with case studies in “Introduction to Litigation.” The most commonly requested topic of the BreakfastClub series, the event drew a packed audience of paralegals, case managers, and administrators. Mark’s comprehensive approach emphasized the paralegals’ role in pleadings, initial motions, discovery, summary judgment, pre-trial and trial, reserving post-trial and appeal for a future session. Colorful anecdotes peppered the talk; noting litigation’s stresses, rigors, and anxieties, Mark echoed something experienced paralegals can readily attest to: “I can’t wait to do it again.”
