Appealing Strategies

In this episode, Douglas Lang and Booker T. Shaw are joined by Carl Pesce and Dawn M. Wright to discuss the nuances of appellate litigation, focusing on error preservation as a crucial element of appellate strategy. Through discussion of recent federal appeals, specifically Johnson v. Moring and Stanley v. Macomb County, Michigan, the hosts highlight how a party's failure to comply with Federal Ru...

In this episode, Douglas Lang and Booker T. Shaw are joined by Adrienne Clair to unpack core appellate litigation strategies with a focus on administrative law and federal appeals. Drawing on their years of experience as appellate judges and attorneys, the team dives into the nuances of agency actions and enforcement proceedings, specifically referencing the recent Supreme Court case, Nuclear Regu...

In this episode, Douglas Lang and Booker T. Shaw are joined by Katie Kraft, partner and co-chair of Thompson Coburn's U.S. Supreme Court practice. The discussion centers on the crucial concept of preserving error in the trial court to ensure that issues can be reviewed on appeal. Using the recent Fifth Circuit case, Clapper v. American Realty Investors, Inc., they unravel the importance of making...

Welcome to Appealing Strategies, the podcast that equips trial and appellate lawyers with actionable tips to help them succeed on appeal. Hosted by Douglas Lang and Booker T. Shaw—both retired appellate judges and seasoned attorneys at Thompson Coburn—this episode brings together a powerhouse panel of legal minds: Cheryl Kelly, Barry Fischer, and Kenyen R. Brown. They dive into the ongoing controv...