Join the Garden State Bar Association, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for a timely and practical CLE program on the role of amicus briefs in shaping litigation and advancing civil rights.
Amicus briefs can play a critical role in high-impact cases—helping courts understand broader legal, policy, and social implications beyond the parties before them. This program will provide attorneys with concrete guidance on when and how to use amicus briefs effectively, including strategic considerations, drafting techniques, and real-world examples of how amici can influence outcomes at both the trial and appellate levels.
The discussion will be led by a distinguished panel of practitioners and scholars with deep experience in civil rights litigation, appellate advocacy, and impact litigation:
Moderator:
Anais Holland-Rudd, Esq. – Associate General Counsel, NYC Department of Investigation; former Assistant District Attorney and civil litigator with extensive experience in investigations and complex legal analysis.
Panelists:
Micauri Vargas, Esq. – Litigation Counsel, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice; former Deputy Attorney General in the Affirmative Civil Rights & Labor Section, where she handled civil rights enforcement matters.
Aymen A. Aboushi, Esq. – General Counsel for the City of Paterson and accomplished civil rights trial attorney, known for securing significant jury verdicts and litigating high-profile constitutional and police misconduct cases.
Junis L. Baldon, Esq. – Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey; former DOJ Civil Rights Division attorney with substantial appellate experience, including briefing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jessica Rofé, Esq. – Assistant Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School, and Director of the Constitutional Rights Clinic; experienced federal litigator focusing on constitutional and immigrant rights.
Together, this panel brings a unique combination of government, academic, and frontline litigation experience—offering attendees both strategic insight and practical tools to strengthen their advocacy.
Program Details: Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Virtual (Live Webinar) CLE Credit: Earn up to 2 credits
Whether you are new to amicus practice or looking to sharpen your approach, this program will provide actionable guidance from leaders in the field.
