Taking & Defending Depositions: Strategic Tips & Techniques

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PROGRAM CHAIR
Lee Ann Stevenson
Zuckerman Spaeder LLP


 

  • Litigators know that the deposition is a crucial opportunity to evaluate an adversary’s case, challenge key theories and witnesses, and to seek admissions for use in a potential summary judgment motion or at trial. Whether you are a first-year litigation associate or a senior partner, come learn how to maximize your effectiveness at taking, preparing for, and defending depositions. Our panel of skilled litigators and practitioners will provide you with valuable insights, including not only practice tips, but also from the perspective of a client and former federal judge.

    Live Program (includes download of materials):
    Live Program: $229 Member/$329 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $119 Member/$219 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

     

  • Andrew Clubok, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Honorable Barbara S. Jones, Former Federal Judge, U.S. District Court S.D.N.Y., Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

    Robert P. Slevi, Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Verizon Communications Inc.


  • 6:00-6:45pm         Preparing Your Witness and Defending the Deposition

    Lee Ann Stevenson

    6:45-7:45 pm        Taking the Deposition

    Andrew Clubok

    7:45-8:00 pm         Break

    8:00-8:30 pm        Client Perspective: Dos and Don’ts

    Robert P. Slevin

    8:30-9:00 pm        Judicial Perspective: Dos and Don’ts

    Honorable Barbara S. Jones


  • New York Credit: 3.0 skills
    This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit for all attorneys.

    California Credit:  3.0 general
    New Jersey Credit: 3.3 general
    Pennsylvania Credit:
    2.5 general

  • Save $$ on DVDs & CDs
    *DVDs $229 Member/$329 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $119 Member/$219 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

    *CDs $179 Member/$249 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $89 Member/$169 Nonmember (This discounted rate for select programs cannot be combined with other discounts.)

    *Materials Only (no CLE credit):$99 Member/$129 Nonmember

    * New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.


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  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Litigation, Cary B. Samowitz, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
    Ann Rappleye, Director, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org or
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    Darianne De Leon, Program & Sponsorship Coordinator, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6731 | ddeleon@nycbar.org