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Depositions College Webcast: Implementing The Tools

Trial Advocacy College

Friday, March 05, 2021

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Welcome Announcements and Introductions
2:05 - 2:45 p.m.
Corporate 30(b)(6) Depositions
  • Setting the course for trial and making the plaintiff's case: The 30(b)(6) deposition strategy, goals, and techniques to nail the defendant
2:45 - 2:50 p.m.
Sponsor Presentation
2:50 - 3:00 p.m.
Live Question & Answer Session
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Techniques for Taking Corporate 30(b)(6) Depositions

Friday, March 12, 2021

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Welcome Announcements and Introductions
2:05 - 2:45 p.m.
Techniques for Deposing Medical Experts/DME
  • Background Research on Expert Using Medical Literature
  • Using Exhibits to Expose Flaws in Defense Expert Opinions
  • Taking Down the Lazy DME Doctor
2:45 - 2:50 p.m.
Sponsor Presentation
2:50 - 3:00 p.m.
Live Question & Answer Session
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Deposing Medical Experts/DME

Friday, March 19, 2021

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Welcome Announcements and Introductions
2:05 - 2:25 p.m.
Deposing Non-Medical Experts
  • Background Research (CV/Literature)
  • Discovering Prior Testimony
  • Preparing Questions and a Strategy
2:25 - 2:45 p.m.
Deposing Non-Medical Experts
  • Ensuring Opposing Expert Has Provided Thorough Information
  • Navigating Conflicting Opinions with Defendants and/or Other Experts
  • Using Industry Standards
2:45 - 2:50 p.m.
Sponsor Presentation
2:50 - 3:00 P.M.
Live Question & Answer Session
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Dealing with Evasive Witnesses & The Difficult Witness

Friday, March 26, 2021

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Welcome Announcements and Introductions
2:05 - 2:25 p.m.
Witness Prep
  • The Challenges of  Zoom vs. In-Person Preparation
  • The Witness Prep Pyramid
2:25 - 2:45 p.m.
Using Depositions Strategically to Maximize Your Case
  • Deposing Non-Party Damage Witnesses
2:45 - 2:50 p.m.
Sponsor Presentation
2:50 - 3:00 p.m.
Live Question & Answer Session
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Deposing Non-Party Damage Witnesses