Taking & Defending Depositions:
Strategic Tips & Techniques

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Program Chair:

Steven H. Holinstat

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.

    Live Program & Webcast: $229 Member | $329 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $119.00 Member

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

    K. Mallory Brennan
    Shearman & Sterling, LLP

  • 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

  • CLE Credit
    NY: 3.0 skills
    NJ: 3.0 general MCLE
    CA: 3.0 general MCLE
    PA: 2.5 general MCLE

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

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Maricela Alfonso | Membership and CLE Relations Associate | (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org

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