Modern Cross-Examination: Crossing Conventional Wisdom

17 Dec , 2026

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Attendees will learn how to effectively cross-examine witnesses at trial.  The conventional wisdom and “commandments” of cross-examination will be challenged.  In particular, attendees will learn that Professor Younger’s Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination are often bad advice in practice.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Preparing for cross examination
  • Learning the rules of cross examination 
  • Understanding what to ask (and what not to ask) on cross
  • Learning how to reveal a witness’ bias
  • Learning how to pin down and box in witnesses

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