Checklists for Hearings and Depositions: Scheduling, Preparation, What to do After

Hearings and depositions can be some of, if not the most, important parts of litigation. With so many things riding on a successful hearing or deposition, you need to ensure you are always putting your best foot forward in these sometimes stressful situations. This program, presented by Cari Sheehan, Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics with the IU Kelley School of Business - Indianapolis, will go through techniques of hearing and deposition preparation, including going through the timing rule (Federal Rule 6) to know how to schedule matters. This is a great program to refresh your practices and pick up new tips for your preparation.


Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the applicable court rules regarding hearings, depositions, and scheduling

2. Tips for tracking deadlines and hearings

3. Recognize common calendaring errors and how to guard against the errors

4. Analyze resources to assist you in preparation for hearings (online and judge research)

5. Assess overall case management mistakes and issues