Free Virtual Training For Attorneys
Appellate Advocacy before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Featuring The Honorable Scott J. Laurer and other special guest speakers from the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court).
When:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Where:
Registration is free, but required.
They Fought For Us, Now We Fight For Them.
Join our free virtual training and learn how to best advocate for Veterans in their appeals of denied service-related benefits.
Topics Covered
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Service-Connected Disability Compensation
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Overview of the VA Claims Process and the Chronology of an Appeal
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Judicial Review
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CAVC Practice and Procedure
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Common VA Errors Raised and Settlement Issues
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Persuasive Brief Writing
Continuing Legal Education
- The Veterans Consortium will apply for Virginia CLE credit.
- Please note: The Veterans Consortium cannot guarantee approval.
- Please note: The Veterans Consortium cannot guarantee approval.
- Attendees barred outside of Virginia may submit a CLE request to their state bar for reciprocity.
Meet our Appellate Advocacy Experts
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Lilah Avery, Esq.
Staff Attorney, U.S. CAVC Practice
The Veterans Consortium
The Veterans Consortium
Hayley Wolf, Esq.
Staff Attorney, Legal Assistance Programs
The Veterans Consortium
Featuring Special Guest, The Honorable Scott J. Laurer
The Honorable Scott J. Laurer
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Before his judicial appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Judge Laurer served in the United States Navy for 30 Years, retiring from active duty as a captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. He supported combat operations as the senior legal advisor for the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group during its historic 10-month deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom.
Additional Guest Speakers from the Court
Chief Deputy Clerk of Operations
Chief Staff Attorney & Deputy Clerk for Central Legal Staff
Central Legal Staff
Lead Appeals Processing Clerk
Questions? Email volunteer@vetsprobono.org