Roadmap to the Appellate Division: Procedure and E-Filing
Date: Dec 3, 2025 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Appellate Practice
Earn up to 2.4 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Andrew R. Turner, Esq.
- Turner Law Firm LLC, South Orange
Presenters
- Hon. Lisa A. Firko, J.A.D.
- is a Superior Court Judge assigned to the Appellate Division and sits in Newark, New Jersey. Appointed to the Bench in June of 2008, Judge Firko originally served in the Civil Division, Bergen County, and was subsequently assigned to the Chancery Division, Family Part, until 2013, when she was reassigned to the Civil Division. She has handled matters involving domestic violence, dissolution, non-dissolution and child support enforcement.
Judge Firko is Co-Chair of the Family Practice Committee and of the Non-Dissolution/Domestic Violence Subcommittee. She is a member of the American, New Jersey State and Bergen County Bar Associations, and a former member of the Supreme Court Committee on Women in the Courts. Prior to her appointment to the bench Judge Firko was a Partner in Lum, Drasco & Positan for more than 20 years, where she handled a variety of civil and family matters. She has lectured for ICLE, ATLA-NJ and other organizations.
Judge Firko received her B.A., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University, where she was elected to Pi Sigma Alpha, and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. She was Law Clerk to the Honorable Burrell Ives Humphreys, Assignment Judge, Superior Court, Hudson County. - Hon. Hany A. Mawla, P.J.A.D.
- Appellate Division, Part C
- Lisa D. Bigony, Esq.
- Deputy Counsel, Appellate Division Clerk's Office
New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts
MASTER THE ART OF APPELLATE ADVOCACY
Exclusive Online Luncheon Seminar with Appellate Division Judges
Transform Your Appellate Practice with Insider Insights
Join us for an unprecedented opportunity to learn directly from those who decide your appeals. This convenient online luncheon seminar brings together an exceptional panel of legal experts ready to elevate your appellate game. Hone your skills for the next appeal you may handle. Register today!
YOUR DISTINGUISHED PANEL INCLUDES:
- Two State Appellate Division Judges – Discover exactly what persuades them and learn the critical elements that make briefs and oral arguments stand out in their courtrooms
- Deputy Counsel from the Clerk's Office – Navigate e-Court filing and procedural requirements with confidence
- Two Seasoned Appellate Practitioners – Get battle-tested strategies from attorneys who've been in your shoes
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
- Direct judicial perspective on what makes arguments compelling
- Proven techniques for crafting persuasive briefs
- Insider tips on oral argument success
- Procedural mastery of e-Court filing systems
- Real-world strategies from practicing attorneys
Don't Let Your Next Appeal Leave Anything to Chance
Space is limited for this exclusive insider's guide to appellate success!
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