Chris Edwards to Speak at NCBA’s “Elevated Appellate Practice” CLE on May 2

Chris Edwards, a North Carolina Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, will share insights on how to avoid common appellate missteps at the North Carolina Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section CLE, Elevated Appellate Practice: Practical Ways to Take Your Appellate Skills to Another Level.

The event will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, and attendees can join in person at the NC Bar Center in Cary or via live webcast. The program is designed for attorneys looking to sharpen their skills and stay on top of emerging trends in North Carolina appellate practice.

Chris will participate in the panel discussion, “Appellate Pitfalls to Avoid in 2025,” alongside:

• Chief Justice Mark D. Martin (Ret.), High Point University School of Law
• Elizabeth Brooks “Beth” Scherer, Fox Rothschild LLP
• Kip Nelson, High Point University (Moderator)

This timely session will walk attendees through some of the latest developments in the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure, including how recent opinions from the state’s appellate courts are shaping the boundaries of when appeals can go forward—and when they might be dismissed. The panel will focus on how to avoid procedural traps that prevent a case from reaching a decision on the merits.

Other sessions during the daylong CLE include:

• Appellate Courts Conversation With Justice Dietz and Chief Judge Dillon
• Best Practices in Appellate Brief Writing
• Persuasive Oral Advocacy
• How to Correctly Interpret Legal Text
• Insights from Career Law Clerks

Whether you’re new to appeals or a seasoned advocate, Elevated Appellate Practice offers practical tools and timely updates to enhance your effectiveness. Register or learn more: Elevated Appellate Practice CLE

Details at a Glance

• Date: Friday, May 2
• Time: 8:25 a.m. – 4:55 p.m.
• Location: NC Bar Center | Cary, NC; Live Webcast Offered