From the Bench: Tips for Preparing and Trying Cases at the MSPB
When it comes to succeeding at the MSPB trial level, the effort that HR staff and agency attorneys put into preparing the case usually makes the difference between winning and losing. Learn the keys to being a successful advocate straight from the ultimate insider … former MSPB administrative judge Richard Vitaris, who served 28 years with the board. In this recorded webinar, he guides you through effective case preparation, providing tips to give your agency the best chance to win the case and have it stand up on appeal. Get guidance on the novel performance and conduct issues the hybrid workforce presents — straight from one of the federal community's most respected authorities.
From preparing witnesses to meeting deadlines, you gain best practices to:
- Recognize — and avoid — the common mistakes that result in losing cases
- Maximize the benefits of discovery while minimizing the aggravation
- Provide the employee with due process rights
- Use the prehearing conference to help the judge narrow and define the issues in your favor
- And more!
