Our Latest Featured Speaker is Zachary Streiff!

Our latest Featured Speaker is Zachary A. Streiff of Downey Brand LLP!

Zach is speaking at our 21st Annual Superior Court Boot Camp: The Nuts and Bolts (CA) on October 6 and 8, 2026!

This two-part webinar has set the standard in California litigation training for more than two decades. Designed for attorneys litigating in California state court, it walks through every phase of a case, from the first pleading through pre-trial motions, with insights from both sides of the bench. Sitting and recently retired Superior Court judges give candid commentary throughout on what they see in their courtrooms every day, what works, and what does not. Hon. Laura A. Seigle of the Los Angeles Superior Court comments throughout Part 1, and Hon. Kira L. Klatchko (Ret.) comments throughout Part 2.

Zach is co-teaching “Discovery and E-Discovery: Strategy, Proportionality, Preservation, and Motion Practice” on October 6, along with Courtney Abrams. It is the longest session of Part 1 and covers the new discovery and e-discovery rules, scope and proportionality, e-discovery costs, authentication, sources and preservation, meet and confer requirements and building a good record, interrogatories and requests for production, failure to preserve and sanctions, subpoenas and affidavits, motions to compel and for protective orders, cost-cutting measures, and dealing with unresponsive opposing counsel.

The rest of the program is built the same way, pairing experienced plaintiff and defense litigators with the bench. Part 1 opens with building the case from day one, covering early case assessment and themes, drafting and answering the complaint, defenses versus affirmative defenses, and motions directed at the pleadings. Judge Seigle then takes attendees through case management conferences and complex civil cases. The day closes with ex parte applications, TROs and preliminary injunctions, and sanctions.

Part 2 moves into depositions, summary judgment, and trial preparation. It opens with deposition strategy and preparation, objections, and making effective use of depositions at trial and in settlement talks. From there the faculty covers winning and defending summary judgment, including persuasive brief writing and what judges want, need, and do not want to see. The program closes with pretrial conferences, trial briefs, motions in limine, and the final status conference.

Whether you are handling your first case or need a refresher, you will leave with actionable strategies and a stronger command of California civil procedure in state court.

Click here for full details and registration.

Zach is a Senior Associate at Downey Brand, where he excels at resolving complex business disputes both in and outside the courtroom. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or vigorous litigation, Zach is tireless in pursuing the best possible results for his clients.

Zach’s clients are diverse, ranging from technology companies and Silicon Valley startups to California public entities, retail and hospitality businesses, as well as legal, healthcare, and financial professionals. His broad litigation experience includes actions involving breach of contract, harm to business interests, real property, and family trust disputes, among others.

Prior to joining Downey Brand, Zach practiced law for five years at a small firm in Monterey County. Before that, he served as a research attorney for the Civil Department of the Monterey County Superior Court. After graduating from law school, Zach practiced for two years with the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, through the U.S. Attorney General’s Honors Program.

We are so glad to have you with us, Zach!