Litigation Bootcamp

Calling all women+ with less than three year of practical experience in IP litigation: Register for ChiWIP’s second one-day litigation bootcamp hosted by ArentFox Schiff! On November 19, 2024, IP litigators from prominent Chicago law firms and industry experts will present interactive sessions on all aspects of the litigation process, from filing a complaint through preparing for trial, with a specialized breakout session for attorneys focused on trademark litigation and another for patent litigation. The IP litigation bootcamp is for women+ associates just beginning their careers and/or those interested in learning more about the litigation process. The agenda is as follows: 8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration/Networking Breakfast 8:30 - 9:15 AM Intro and Opening Remarks 9:15 – 10:05 AM Complaints and Answers 10:10 - 11:10 AM Discovery/E-Discovery 11:15 - 12:15 PM Depositions Panel 12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch and networking 1:15 - 1:45 PM Moderated table discussions about being a woman in litigation 1:45 - 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions: Trademark track & patent track 3:30 - 3:45 PM Snack Break 3:45 - 4:45 PM Lifecycle of a Case 5:00 - 7:00 PM Happy Hour CLE credit pending. Tickets are available for $100 (a limited number of tickets for law students are available for $50) and include breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Happy hour and networking to follow the bootcamp. Register here today! Please reach out to Alexis Lavko or Helen Ji with any questions about the event.