How to Interact with the Court: Professionally, Educationally, Socially

When a judge takes the bench, he/she leaves part of his/her life behind because judges generally feel they must insulate themselves from ex parte contact. This panel would focus on how practitioners and judges can and should: interact inside the courtroom (standing at podium v. sitting at counsel table), communicate with chambers (emails or telephone calls with courtroom deputy, law clerk, or judge), interact and collaborate at educational events (jointly preparing educational materials, attending public but semi-private luncheons/dinners that are paid by law firms), and interact in both public and private settings (dinners, entertainment (sporting events), general social interaction). There is a lot to talk about. Perhaps a plenary session that runs longer (1.5 hours); three judges and three lawyers; no financial advisory professionals.