How to Prepare a Witness for the Deposition Experience

This course, taught by Robert J. Jossen, a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a well-recognized teacher in trial advocacy, and Barbara Barron, MS CCC SLP, a highly regarded voice and speech pathologist with a private practice in New York concentrating in voice training for Professional Speakers, presents unique training on the preparation of witnesses for depositions. The instructors combine their separate skills in different professional areas to provide a multi-faceted approach to witness preparation. The course will explore the strategy and techniques for preparing witnesses as well as voice and relaxation training of a witness to maximize success at a deposition. 

Among other topics, the course will cover: what steps should be taken to prepare the witness for the deposition experience; how does a practitioner help the witness to be at ease in order to answer questions clearly and with confidence; how does the practitioner improve his/her own ability to speak effectively on behalf of a client at the deposition; what are the ethical limitations in the preparation of a witness for a deposition.

This program is designed to benefit litigation attorneys at any level of experience but will be especially helpful for those whose practice includes significant deposition work.

 
Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and achieve objectives for effective preparation of witnesses for deposition

2. Familiarize yourself with the strategic considerations in witness preparation

3. Effectively use voice control and exercises to assure comfortable, confident physical presence for witnesses, especially those who are not accustomed to the pressure of a deposition setting