Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges covers how an attorneys and judges could maximize and manage tools such as discovery, interrogatories, requests for production, depositions for a case.

In this Gavel Talk, the ABA Judicial Fellow for traffic safety issues will discuss a valuable and available resource for peer-to-peer education for the Nation's trial court judges.

Hon. Ronald J. Hedges uses his experience as a litigator and past US Magistrate Judge to cover best practices for the Fed. R. Civ. P. 11, also known as the "stop, look, and listen" rule.

Judge Emily Chafa tells the story of Arabella Babb Mansfield's education and decision to practice law.

Col. Linda Murnane presents options for legal careers in the US military.

Judge Frank J. Bailey and Judge Elizabeth Snow Stong describe the work of a bankruptcy law clerk.

Judge Andra Sparks shares his experience in the Birmingham Municipal Courts with saving costs and serving the community through specialized dockets.

Judge Emily Chafa discusses how to improve access to justice for persons with limited English proficiency.

Merril Hirsh introduces the ABA Guidelines on Special Masters developed by the ABA Special Masters Committee which conducts outreach and education on Special Masters. Another resource is the Academy of Court Appointed Masters.

Mr. Merril Hirsh describes Special Masters and how they assist courts.