Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
Click here to find out moreIn this important discussion for all attorneys who may be involved in witness preparation, Steve Bennett, Park Jensen Bennett LLP, discusses the ethical issues to consider, including: Protection of privilege Coaching versus preparation Correction of testimony Payment for testimony Corporate witnesses Ethics authorities covered include ABA Model Rule 1.1 (competence); Model Rule 1.2(d) (counseling clients not to commit crime or fraud): Model Rule 3.3 (offering evidence known to be false); Model Rule 8.4 (conduct involving dishonesty); and Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) (deposition of corporation by representative).
