Dan Small on Preparing Witnesses
Powerful preparation and effective presentation
- Product Number: 2200035P01
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
3 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
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Product Description
Product Description
Your witnesses are not ready to testify—until you make them ready! Ethical and effective witness preparation will not change the facts, but it can define the way those facts are delivered. Whether you’ve prepared hundreds of witnesses or are still feeling your way through the process, you can learn how to make your witness a powerful communicator.
In this program, nationally-prominent trial lawyer, witness expert, and supremely effective teacher Dan Small leads you through the essentials of witness preparation, from a step-by-step method to prepare your witnesses to solutions to level the playing field. You learn how to teach your clients the key principles of testifying, and how to give your clients, your witnesses and yourself the confidence you need for trial. Rapidly increase your learning curve while minimizing the problems caused by inadequate or improper witness preparation. His tips, tactics, and techniques will help transform your witnesses into key assets and make you a stronger advocate.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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2:00 pm - 2:05 pm
Welcome and Introduction
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2:05 pm - 2:20 pm
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2:20 pm - 2:35 pm
The Challenge
Three Mistakes Witnesses Make; Seven Mistakes Lawyers Make -
2:35 pm - 2:50 pm
The Process
Preparation—Key Steps; Preparation Checklist; Key Goals -
2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
The Rules
Basic Principles; Framing the Message; The 10 Rules -
3:35 pm - 3:50 pm
Adapting
Interview v. Testimony; Deposition v. Trial; Direct v. Cross -
3:50 pm - 4:05 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
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4:05 pm - 4:20 pm
Ethical Challenges
Preparation Does Not Mean Coaching -
4:20 pm - 4:35 pm
Core Themes/Home Bases
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4:35 pm - 5:00 pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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