Courtesy of Wilmington lawyer Margaret “Molly” DiBianca on her award-winning Delaware Employment Law Blog, the following information about a seminar on local practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware should be of interest to newer lawyers who practice in Delaware:

The Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, in conjunction with the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, has announced what sounds like an outstanding opportunity for attorneys new to Delaware practice, a two-night seminar program entitled “The Federal Trial Practice Seminar Presents: An Introduction to Federal Practice in the District of Delaware.” The sessions will take place in Courtroom 2B at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, May 17 and Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Attorneys who have been practicing in the District for three years or less are eligible to participate in this seminar. One of the two seminar sessions will relate to an attorney’s interaction with opposing counsel and participation in the litigation process, while the other session will focus on an attorney’s interaction with the Court. Each session will include a presentation from a speaker and a panel discussion. The speakers and panel members will be current and/or former judges of the District Court.

Participation is limited to FBA members. Current FBA members may register for the seminar by contacting Steve Brauerman via e-mail by no later than May 14, 2012. Those interested in participating in the seminar who are not currently FBA members can register for membership by completing and submitting the membership form (below) or by contacting Mr. Brauerman for additional information.

Space for the seminar is limited and applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants should be available to attend both sessions. Admission to the seminar is free and the FBA expects to apply for Continuing Legal Education credit in Delaware for both sessions.