Friday’s DJ had PJ Gilbert’s column titled Remembering the decency, respect, and strive for excellence of both RBG and appellate lawyer Ellis Horvitz.

  • RBG teaches through example that we should “sweat the small stuff.” The opinion should contain only the “stuff” that is germane to the opinion. In a well-crafted opinion, everything counts and the sweat is worth it.
  • RBG teaches that a judicial opinion requires a good lead. Write a summary of the case in clear, concise language.

On Monday at noon, BASF’s Appellate Law Section hosts a Zoom roundtable with Justice Victor Rodriguez, who joined 1/3 in October 2021. Register here.