For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

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1) courtesy paper copy if voluminous
2) if I will 100% look at it, reattach to motion
3) if i might want to look but it's not super important a reference is fine
4) be consistent in how you refer to things, calling them exhibits, attachments, and its helps to refer to them as like ECF 114-6, X email to Y, at 4.
5) if you are referring to something like a depo transcript please use the actual ecf pdf page number, not the depo page number because it is so confusing

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Another point on voluminous courtesy copies - tab the exhibits please

A table of contents telling me what each exhibit is in a nutshell...priceless

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Really appreciate your time and advice!

Doc numbers. More exhibits to a motion makes it more unwieldy. But it depends on the motion. MSJ? Exhibits. Reference to a complaint in a subsequent filing? docket number.

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Also cite to ecf filing page numbers when possible! As opposed to document page numbers.

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Many judges note in their chamber rules that they prefer hyperlinks to ECF documents. I think it’s pretty simple and makes it that much easier for the court to refer to documents.

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Hyperlinking is a great practice tip. I screenshot important evidence in briefs for the same reason: make it easy for the Judge to follow your argument.

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When in doubt attach and make it easy.

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