Sopen Shah was highlighted in “Good Writing Is Good Advocacy: Insights from Best Brief Competition,” an article on the State Bar of Wisconsin, regarding the Best Briefs Competition by the Appellate Practice Section for her work on Respondents’ brief filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Porter v. State.

Good writing makes for effortless reading. Simpler is better – don’t be afraid of short words and sentences. Also, use subheadings and roadmapping to create a clear overall structure. You want the court to rely on your brief to organize its thoughts on the case.