Product Description

Join us for this timely and practical CLE webcast program designed to equip employment law practitioners with the tools and techniques needed to effectively take or defend Rule 30(b)(6) depositions under state and federal law.

Rule 30(b)(6) depositions remain a powerful discovery tool in employment disputes, providing a unique opportunity to elicit binding testimony on workplace policies, decision-making processes, and company practices. However, these depositions also present challenges and risks that require strategic planning on both sides of the bar.

The panel focuses on the critical steps of navigating these depositions—from notice drafting to witness preparation and objection handling. 

Agenda & Materials

• I. State of the Law
• 2:00 - 2:15 pm

  Reviewing the 30b6 rule under state and federal law and recent cases – Unique issues confronted in employment 30b6 depositions

  David E. Belfort, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
  Bronwyn L. Roberts, Esq., Duane Morris LLP , Boston
  
• II. Preparation
• 2:15 - 2:30 pm

  Best practices for plaintiffs in crafting effective deposition notices, when to mark 30b6 depositions and how to frame the topics

  John F. Rossi, Esq., , Boston
  David E. Belfort, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
  
• 2:30 - 2:50 pm

  Strategies for defense counsel to respond to deposition notices, evaluating and objecting to the notice or topics, moving for protection, privilege considerations and other objections

  Alice A. Kokodis, Esq., Littler Mendelson, PC , Boston
  Bronwyn L. Roberts, Esq., Duane Morris LLP , Boston
  
• 2:50 - 3:00 pm

  Defendant’s determination as to who to best select as a designee and how to prepare the appropriate witness, including the sharing of documents and information, and how to best manage the scope of inquiry

  Alice A. Kokodis, Esq., Littler Mendelson, PC , Boston
  Bronwyn L. Roberts, Esq., Duane Morris LLP , Boston
  
• III. At Deposition
• 3:00 - 3:10 pm

  Techniques for questioning corporate designees to elicit admissions and establish key facts

  Alice A. Kokodis, Esq., Littler Mendelson, PC , Boston
  John F. Rossi, Esq., , Boston
  
• 3:10 - 3:20 pm

  How Plaintiffs can ensure a corporate representative is the correct witness for the topic and how to deal with “I don’t know” and a witness that is unprepared

  David E. Belfort, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
  John F. Rossi, Esq., , Boston
  
• 3:20 - 3:30 pm

  Defendants Objections – when to object and why

  Alice A. Kokodis, Esq., Littler Mendelson, PC , Boston
  Bronwyn L. Roberts, Esq., Duane Morris LLP , Boston
  
• IV. In Trial
• 3:30 - 3:55 pm

  Plaintiff’s Motions in Limine and issue preclusion based on 30b6 testimony

  Panel
  
• 3:55 - 4:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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