Broadcast Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
Overview:
One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective cross-examination can be an opportunity to test the reliability and credibility of witness evidence, expose weaknesses, and likely produce a favorable testimony. Thus, practitioners must develop sound strategies and calculated trial preparations to avoid disjointed cross-examination.
This CLE presentation seeks to provide practitioners with guidance and advice on how to effectively cross-examine a witness at trial. The panel will discuss the goals of cross-examination, share how to best prepare for the examination, and offer practical tips and tricks for ensuring a strong cross-examination of a witness.
This LIVE Webcast will discuss the following:
- Cross-Examination: An Overview
- Critical Steps to Effectively Cross-Examine a Witness
- Best Strategies to Prepare for the Examination
- Tips and Tricks to Ensure a Strong Cross-Examination
- Common Mistakes in Cross-Examining a Witness
Credit:
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
On-Demand Webcast
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of litigation
Course Code:
1410644
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Skills
Total Credits:
1.0 CLE
How to Claim CLE Credits Per State:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/how-to-claim-cle-credits-per-state/
CLE State Requirements:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/cle-state-requirements/
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Speaker Panel:
Christopher Cianci, Partner
Experienced Litigator and Trial Attorney
Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP
Christopher Cianci is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP. He practices employment law, advising and representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and trade secret matters, as well as business litigation, including breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud, and ownership, partnership, and shareholder disputes.
R. Gregory Amundson, Partner
ABOTA Trial Master
Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
With over 40 years of experience, Greg Amundson is a seasoned trial veteran with over 100 trials to verdict. He is recognized as a Masters by ABOTA for the number of hours and trials he has successfully handled. Greg is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent trial lawyers relied upon by clients to handle complex litigation in a variety of practice areas. He is a key member of WSHB’s eleventh hour trial team, which is regularly employed by clients throughout the nation to try catastrophic and complex cases on a moment’s notice.
Agenda:
Christopher Cianci, Partner
Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP
- Purpose, Tools, and Techniques for Cross-Examination
R. Gregory Amundson, Partner
Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
- Tips and Goals in Cross-Examining Lay Witnesses
- Tips and Goals in Cross-Examining Plaintiffs
- Tips and Goals in Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses
- Relevant Law Relating to Expert Depositions and Cross-Examination
Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
Who Should Attend:
- Lawyers/Attorneys
- Paralegals
- Litigation Officers
SPEAKERS
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