What is another word for pretrial conference?
Pronunciation: [pɹiːtɹˈa͡ɪə͡l kˈɒnfɹəns] (IPA) 
A pretrial conference is a meeting between the parties involved in a legal case to discuss the case and to make arrangements for the upcoming trial. There are several synonyms for pretrial conference, including pretrial hearing, pretrial meeting, and case management conference. Pretrial hearing refers to a formal court hearing that is held before the trial and is used to determine the admissibility of evidence and to address other legal issues. A pretrial meeting is a less formal meeting between the parties to discuss settlement options or other non-legal solutions. A case management conference is a meeting between the parties and the judge to discuss case management and to set deadlines for filing motions and completing discovery.
