Taking & Defending Depositions: Strategic Tips & Techniques

Originally held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Program Chair:
Steven H. Holinstat
Proskauer Rose 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 and practice tips from a variety of perspectives.

    OnDemand: $179 for Members | $279 for Nonmembers

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  • Allan J. Arffa
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

    K. Mallory Brennan
    Shearman & Sterling, LLP

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  • 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm Introduction

    • Introduce panelists and identify the perspectives of corporate counsel, attorney taking deposition, attorney defending deposition, and associate’s role
    6:15 pm – 7:00 pm 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 pm – 7:30 pm Who Is In the Room?

    • Outside Counsel Staffing
    • Corporate Counsel Attendance
    • Sequestration and Party Rights
    • Videotape
    7:30 pm – 7:45 pm Break
    7:45 pm – 8:30 pm 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 pm – 8:45 pm Miscellaneous Deposition Issues

    • Speaking Objections
    • Obstructionist Counsel
    • Obstructionist Witness
    • Staying On the Record
    8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Questions & Answers

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  • CLE Credit
    NY: 3.0 Skills
    NJ: 3.0 General
    CA: 2.5 General
    PA: 2.5 General

    Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules.

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  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Litigation Committee | Barbara Seniawski, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Kim Howard, Manager of Membership & Marketing | (212) 382-6753 | KHoward@nycbar.org

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