Program Details
2025-01-27 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-01-27 13:00:00
3h CLE Credits
Intermediate
3
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTThis session examines the foundational reasons for taking depositions, including discovery, perpetuation of testimony, and obtaining admissions. Participants will learn how to evaluate deposition necessity, understand associated costs, and strategically utilize videotaped depositions to capture witness demeanor and nonverbal responses for maximum trial impact.
Gerald A. Connor
Dennis Wilenchik 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTA short break to refresh before continuing with the next segment of Session 1.
Gerald A. ConnorDennis Wilenchik 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis segment covers best practices for Rule 30(b)(6) corporate representative depositions and navigating the unique challenges of non-party witness examinations. Attendees will master the permissible objections framework—including the critical ‘Big Three’ of relevancy, privilege, and form—and learn effective transcript review procedures with witnesses.
Gerald A. ConnorDennis Wilenchik 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm ESTA brief intermission before transitioning to Session II on advanced deposition techniques.
Gerald A. ConnorDennis Wilenchik 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm ESTThis comprehensive session addresses procedural rules governing depositions, preparation strategies for all witness types including experts, and techniques for controlling difficult witnesses. Participants will learn effective questioning structures, how to lock down critical testimony, manage opposing counsel tactics, and make real-time adjustments when facing unexpected testimony.
Gerald A. ConnorDennis WilenchikGerald A. Connor is a partner and trial attorney focusing on casualty litigation, ranging from automobile and general liability claims to products liability, construction litigation, and workers’ compensation claims. He also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, insurance coverage and First Party claims, and employment law.
Dennis Wilenchik is a nationally certified civil trial advocate with over 46 years of experience as a civil and white-collar criminal trial attorney. He has tried hundreds of cases to jury verdicts and handled numerous high-profile cases, earning multimillion-dollar verdicts and national recognition.
Gerald A. Connor is a partner and trial attorney focusing on casualty litigation, ranging from automobile and general liability claims to products liability, construction litigation, and workers’ compensation claims. He also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, insurance coverage and First Party claims, and employment law.
Dennis Wilenchik is a nationally certified civil trial advocate with over 46 years of experience as a civil and white-collar criminal trial attorney. He has tried hundreds of cases to jury verdicts and handled numerous high-profile cases, earning multimillion-dollar verdicts and national recognition.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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