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 trials of even moderate complexity often one or more key witnesses will not appear in person to testify, and instead their testimony will be presented through video of their depositions or even reading of deposition transcripts. As well, key portions of cross examination of experts and important fact witnesses now typically involve the use of prior deposition testimony and video clips for impeachment. The taking of depositions that will be used at trial, either for direct or cross examination, is a critically important part of discovery. Successfully preparing for, taking, and defending depositions that will be used at trial requires focus on a number of important factors: • Preparation -- putting the witness at ease, instructions, and discussion of testimony • Taking the deposition -- phases of the deposition, sequence of topics; exhausting recollection, locking-in the witness • Defending the deposition -- fact witnesses, experts, objections, and privilege • Use of depositions at trial -- when depositions can be used; method of presentation, how much and which testimony to use. Join us for the latest installment in our trial advocacy series, presented by Rob Walters and Michael Connelly of McDermott Will & Emery LLP. NOTE to TX Attorneys: This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1 credit hours, of which 0 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.
