Judge Dustin Howell
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Request oral argument for newer attorney by contacting courtroom deputy after motion is ripe.
If a party would like a Newer Attorney to argue a motion, after the motion is ripe, the party should contact the courtroom deputy to request oral argument and inform the deputy that a Newer Attorney will argue the motion or a portion of the motion.
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Court will allocate additional time for oral argument when newer attorney argues.
b. Strongly consider allocating additional time for oral argument beyond what the Court otherwise may have allocated were a Newer Attorney not arguing.
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Court will grant oral argument for newer attorneys even if normally would rule on briefs.
If such a request is made, the Court will: a. Grant the request for oral argument, if it is practicable to do so, even if the Court ordinarily would not permit oral argument on the motion. Where the Court is inclined to rule on the briefs, a representation that the argument would be handled by a Newer Attorney will weigh in favor of holding a hearing.
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Court will notify opposing counsel and request they permit newer attorney to argue.
d. Notify opposing counsel if such a request is granted and ask opposing counsel to reciprocate by permitting a Newer Attorney to make its argument.
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More experienced counsel may also speak during oral argument.
c. Permit more experienced counsel of record to speak on the motion as well, where appropriate, during oral argument.
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