Taking and Defending Depositions

Date: 12/10/2009
Time: 12:15 P.M.
Location: The Chicago Bar Association
Presented By: CBA Continuing Legal Education Committee
Experience Level: Intermediate
MCLE Credit: 2.75 IL MCLE Credit

To Register / Questions: Please call (312) 554-2056.

Sharpen your deposition taking skills by attending this seminar. Expert attorneys who practice in state and federal court will instruct you on both preparing for and controlling depositions. Attorneys with little or no experience in taking depositions as well as attorneys wanting to improve their skills will benefit from this seminar.

PRELIMINARY ASPECTS OF TAKING DEPOSITIONS
Purpose of a Deposition
Who to Depose
When to Depose and When Not To
How to Effectively and Thoroughly Take a Deposition
Edward J. Matushek, III, Matushek Nilles & Sinars, L.L.C.

DEPOSITION STRATEGY
How to Prepare a Lay Witness
Controlling the Deposition, Including Controlling Your Client
Calming Your Anxiety
Dealing With Intimidating or Abusive Opposing Counsel
Dealing With Evasive Witnesses
Daniel M. Kotin, Corboy & Demetrio, PC

Schedule, Topics and Speakers continued in Registration Section Below