Want to learn how to take effective depositions? In this presentation, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Partner, Mihai Vrasmasu, will share practical tips and techniques he has learned and developed over 18 years of practice. He will discuss various strategic considerations, how to prepare for depositions, and how to effectively question witnesses and develop a favorable record.
- Introductory Overview
- Brief introduction of the presenter and his law firm
- Statement of topics to be covered and anticipated takeaways
- The Purpose of Depositions
- Strategic considerations
- Who to depose
- Why should the witness be deposed
- Considerations About the Type of Deposition
- Should the deposition be in person, virtual, or telephonic?
- Preparing for Depositions
- Location selection
- Material gathering
- Material analysis
- Exhibit preparation
- Outline preparation
- Virtual deposition preparation
- Taking Depositions
- Who should be in the room with the witness?
- If video recorded, checking the image framing, lighting, etc...
- Interpreter considerations
- Virtual deposition tips
- Tips for developing favorable testimony
- Tips for exhibit use
- Practical Considerations After Depositions
- Exhibit management
- Post-deposition follow up
- Questions & Answers
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Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Earn Credit Until: June 30, 2026
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Difficulty: All Levels
Earn Credit Until: December 31, 2025
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Earn Credit Until: February 28, 2025
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Earn Credit Until: November 30, 2025
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