The Art of Witness Preparation Webinar Series

Building a Strong Foundation

Welcome Announcements

Know Your Witness

• Research Your Witness
• Key Information for Preparation
• Homework for the Witness

Preparing Questions & Building Trust

• The Danger of the “Do’s and Don’ts” and Absolutes
• The Importance of Active Listening

Witness Role-Playing: Building Confidence Through Readiness

• Teaching Process, Not Memorization
• Why Less Is More When Giving Feedback
• Advantages of the Third Party

Questions & Answers Session

Adapting Methods for Witnesses & Cases

Welcome Announcements

Addressing Witness Behaviors

• Talking Too Much: Over-Sharers at Deposition and Trial
• Talking Too Little: People Pleasing, Evasiveness, and Shyness
• The “I Got This” Know-It-All Witness

Unique Preparation Situations: Sexual Assault Case and Trauma-Informed Witness Preparation

Unique Preparation Situations: The Traumatic Brain Injury Cases and Other Witness Where Usual Techniques Do Not Work

Questions and Answers Session