Shellee Rodriguez, Paralegal and HMPA President-Elect, will join us to discuss federal court removal: what it is, when and why a case may be removed based on federal question or diversity jurisdiction, and the key statutory limits on removal, including who may remove and the forum defendant rule.
Speaker: Shellee Rodriguez
Topic: Federal Court Removal:
When, Why, and How
Shellee Rodriguez is a commercial litigation paralegal with over 10 years of experience supporting complex matters in state and federal court, appeals, and arbitrations. Her work spans all phases of litigation, including legal research, discovery management, motion support, and trial preparation. Shellee is known for a detail-oriented approach and brings a high level of organization, accuracy, and professionalism to every case. Shellee Rodriguez currently serves as HMPA’s President-Elect.
This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 CLE credit.
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