Originally held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | 6 – 9 pm
Program Co-Chairs:
Michael T. Hensley
Bressler Amery & Ross, PC
David C. Kistler
Blank Rome, LLP
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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 and practice tips from a variety of perspectives.
DVDs & CDs: $229 Member | $329Nonmember
On-Demand: $179 Member| $279 Nonmember
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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Lauren Fenton-Valdivia
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
Paul L. Kattas
Senior Corporate Counsel
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Daniel L. Stackhouse
Associate General Counsel
Global Insurance Claims
XL Catlin – Insurance -
6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Introduction
- Introduce panelists and identify the perspectives of
corporate counsel, attorney taking deposition, attorney
defending deposition, and associate’s role
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Selection of witnesses
- Strategies of direct deposition notice
- Strategies of corporate deposition notice
- Strategies of subpoenas
- Objections to notice
- Apex doctrine
- Expert witnesses
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Who is in the Room?
- Outside counsel staffing
- Corporate counsel attendance
- Sequestration and party rights
- Videotape
7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Break
7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Conduct of the Examination
- Objections to form
- Objections to privilege
- Objections to confidentiality
- Objections to plainly improper
- Calling the judge
- Terminating the deposition
8:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Miscellaneous Deposition Issues
- Speaking objections
- Obstructionist counsel
- Obstructionist witness
- Staying on the record
8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Questions & Answers
- Introduce panelists and identify the perspectives of
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This program provides 3.0 credits in skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Pennsylvania credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.
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Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Maricela Alfonso| Membership and CLE Relations Associate| (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org
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