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October 27th

  • 7:30a - 8:30aBreakfast In The Exhibit Hall
  • 8:30a - 12:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 12:00p - 1:30pLunch
  • 1:30p - 5:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 5:00p - 8:00pParty Featuring Queen Cover Band sponsored by HMR Servicing and VRDE

October 28th

  • 7:30a - 8:30aBreakfast In The Exhibit Hall
  • 8:30a - 12:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 12:00p - 1:30pLunch
  • 1:30p - 5:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 5:00p - 8:00pHalloween Costume Party Sponsored by McDonald Worley

October 29th

  • 7:30a - 8:30aBreakfast In The Exhibit Hall
  • 8:30a - 12:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 12:00p - 1:30pLunch
  • 1:30p - 5:00pLectures and Workshops
  • 5:00p - 8:00pClosing Party

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Thursday, October 27th - Lecture Track

Depositions are Trial:
Advanced Deposition Techniques

Sach Oliver · Phillip Miller

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Depositions are TRIAL. This approach to depositions will change they way you practice and drive your clients’ results higher and higher. Some specific techniques:

  • Deposition Strategy and Discovery Gameplan
  • Deposition Outlines: Set Goals – Execute Goals – Weave in Jury Instructions
  • Chapter One (General Safety Rule and Principles), Chapter Two (Establish Specific Facts), Chapter Three (Combine for Admissions and Confessions)
  • Use of Exhibits and Visuals in Deposition
  • Demeanor, Style, and Approach to the witness and defense counsel
  • Using Focus Groups to up your deposition skills and take out defenses
  • Deposition Toolbox:
    • Miller Mousetrap
    • Boxing In
    • Bracketering
    • Restate and Summarize
    • Snowballing
    • And More...