Christopher F Droney

Christopher F Droney

January 18, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

2022 Brings New Priorities in Civil and Criminal Enforcement for U.S. Justice Department

From SEC and antitrust actions to PPP fraud and the death penalty, President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland will continue to differentiate themselves from their predecessors this year

By Christopher F. Droney and Matthew W. Austin

13 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Preparation is Key: A Successful Moot Session is Vital for Appellate Arguments

A good moot session is an essential part of your preparation for an appellate argument, and may be more difficult than the argument itself.

By Christopher F. Droney

5 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Strategy Moving Forward: Post-COVID-19 Advice for Mediations

Our experiences with remote mediations during the pandemic improved the quality of the premediation filings as they became even more important.

By Christopher F. Droney

7 minute read

May 21, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Write Your Appellate Briefs for the Court, Not Your Client, and Other Tips for Effective Arguments

Remember, your job is to win cases, not to antagonize the judges

By Christopher F. Droney

4 minute read

February 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Investigation and Enforcement Landscape Under the Garland Department of Justice

Garland's public remarks have revealed his belief in the independence and discretion of the individual U.S. Attorneys serving across the country.

By Christopher F. Droney and Matthew W. Austin

10 minute read

December 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Judge's Tips for Arguing Remote Appeals in the Second Circuit

If you are arguing audio-only or via Zoom, here are tips to prepare before taking your case to the Second Circuit.

By Christopher F. Droney

6 minute read

May 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Tips From Connecticut's Pros: Getting High Court and Appellate Advocacy Right

Two of Connecticut's top legal authorities discuss the differences between arguing in front of the Connecticut Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, with some advice on briefs, oral arguments and the new phenomenon of remote presentations.

By Christopher F. Droney and Chase T. Rogers

9 minute read