Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
| Program Chair: |
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 Lisa M. Coyle |
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Depositions are one of the most crucial (and fun) stages of litigation. They clarify and illuminate the facts of your – and your adversary’s – case in a way that the documents alone – no matter how much you pore over them – simply cannot. They bring a case to life by putting faces to names. They give you a sneak peek into what a trial might look like. Handled well, they can also lead to settlement, solidify your grounds for summary judgment, and lock opponents into important positions for trial. Whether you are a first-year litigation associate or a senior partner, come join our panel of skilled and experienced litigators for a discussion of strategies and techniques for maximizing your effectiveness at preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.
Live Program & Webcast: $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
Small Law Firm: $119 for MembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2017-2019), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff who are also members), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Lauren K. Handelsman
Binder & Schwartz LLPRayna E. Kessler
Robins Kaplan LLP -
6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Introduction - Introduce panelists and identify the perspectives of attorney taking deposition and attorney defending deposition
Lisa M. Coyle
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Preparation for Taking Depositions - Goals of deposition
- Identification and review of relevant documents
- Identification and review of prior relevant deposition and other testimony
- Strategies of corporate deposition notice
- Creation and usage of deposition outlines
- Special considerations for expert witnesses
Lauren K. Handelsman
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Preparation for Defending Depositions - General preparation of witness for conduct of deposition
- Identification and review of relevant documents/testimony
- Education of witness
- Note-taking by witness
- Highlighting of privilege issues
- Special considerations for expert witnesses
Rayna E. Kessler
7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Break 8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Conduct of the Examination - Location of the deposition
- Videotaping of deposition
- Attendance by parties
- Who may be in the room and their respective roles
- Permissible objections (form, privilege, confidentiality, etc.)
- Improper speaking objections
- Handling obstructionist counsel/witnesses
- Calling the judge/terminating the deposition
Lisa M. Coyle
8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Q & A -
CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.0 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General -
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Litigation | Barbara L. Seniawski, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________