Social Law Library: Depositions – Develop and Sharpen Your Skills
April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Fee: $65
This Program is Online only
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for the CAFL (Trial and Appeals), and Mental Health trials. To receive credits attendees must be logged on during the program for a minimum of 80% of the conference time – certificates will be emailed to all attendees who qualify.
Faculty
Judge Debra A. Squires-Lee, Massachusetts Superior Court
Thomas Jackson, Esq., author of the Practicing Law Institute’s The Deposition Handbook (3rd ed.)
Dylan Sanders, Esq., Beveridge & Diamond P.C.
Depositions are the main discovery tool for obtaining the facts necessary to resolve civil actions. Depositions are also the best way to assess the objectivity/credibility of witnesses and to challenge the opinions of experts. Mastering the skills of the deposition process is crucial to litigation success. This program will improve your deposition skills. Among the topics in the program are:
- Suggestions addressing common pitfalls in the conduct of depositions, including failing to prepare, poor language choices, failing to exhaust a witness’s knowledge of a topic, being distracted by objections or by the witness, not gaining useful admissions, failing to address documents properly or deal with “I don’t know answers,” and mistakes made by defending lawyers and issues presented by remote depositions.
- Special considerations for dealing with experts in depositions including ways to examine both constructively and destructively.
- Using exhibits including gaining facts required to support their admissibility under the rules of evidence.
Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general CLE information contact Michael Saporito by email at [email protected] . Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. People registered for the program will receive the video recording and materials. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when the live webinar is attended.
This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed to [email protected] . This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.