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Question and Conquer: Simple Yet Effective Strategies for Depositions and Cross-Exams

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Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 58 minutes
Jennifer Blood
Kimberly Jones Penepacker
Johnathon Brereton-Hubbard
Joshua Offenhartz
With Jennifer Blood from Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. + 3 others
Recorded April 23, 2025.
Product ID 100176

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Overview

Elicit Valuable Testimony With Confidence

When it comes to witness examination, the stakes are high and the pressure to extract critical information while maintaining control can lead to stress and uncertainty. Many attorneys struggle with formulating the right questions, managing witnesses effectively, and responding to objections from opposing counsel - all while trying to uphold the integrity of their case.

Join us for "Question and Conquer," a course designed specifically for attorneys looking to build their deposition and cross-examination skills. Hear from seasoned civil litigation attorneys and discover simple yet proven strategies that will enable you to take control of your nerves and the questioning process. Register today!

  • Understand how to prepare for depositions and cross-examinations.
  • Determine when and how to utilize various questioning techniques.
  • Get practical tips to prevent difficult witnesses from getting away from you and learn to impeach like a pro.
  • Review key rules of evidence that will shape your questioning.
  • Avoid getting thrown off balance by objections and interruptions.
  • Learn how to make the most of technology during depositions and cross-examination.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Preparation Checklist for Depositions and Cross-Examination
  2. Questioning Techniques and When to Deploy Them
  3. Impeachment and Witness Management Techniques: When and Why to Deploy Them
  4. Practical Tips for Dealing With Difficult Witnesses
  5. Applying the Rules of Evidence in Depositions and Cross-Examination
  6. Handling Objections and Interruptions
  7. Best Practices for Using AI and Other Technology
  8. Post-Deposition To-Dos

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Product ID 100176

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Preparation Checklist for Depositions and Cross-Examination

    1. Preparing Your Client or Witness
    2. Gathering Evidence, Materials, and Investigating the Witness
    3. Developing a Question Outline
    4. Stipulations and Agreements

  2. Questioning Techniques and When to Deploy Them

    1. Open Questions and Closed Questions
    2. Leading Questions
    3. Hypothetical Questions
    4. Clarifying Questions and Fact-Checking Questions
    5. Probing Questions

  3. Impeachment and Witness Management Techniques: When and Why to Deploy Them

    1. Sequencing Questions for Maximum Impact
    2. Building Rapport
    3. Follow-Up Questions and Strategic Pauses
    4. Looping Technique
    5. Impeachment and Highlighting Inconsistencies

  4. Practical Tips for Dealing With Difficult Witnesses

  5. Applying the Rules of Evidence in Depositions and Cross-Examination

    1. Form of the Question
    2. Privilege
    3. Foundation
    4. Document Authentication
    5. Impeachment

  6. Handling Objections and Interruptions

    1. Responding to Objections and Interruptions During Depositions
    2. Managing Objections and Interruptions in Cross-Examinations
    3. Dealing With Overly Obstructive Opposing Counsel
    4. Best Practices for Minimizing Interruptions

  7. Best Practices for Using AI and Other Technology

    1. Using AI for Depositions or Cross-Examination
    2. Remote Deposition and Cross-Examination Pointers
    3. Visual Aids and Presentations
    4. Tips for Recording Depositions and Using Video Depositions Effectively at Trial

  8. Post-Deposition To-Dos

    1. Reviewing and Analyzing Transcripts
    2. Evaluating Evidence and Documenting Key Points
    3. Using Deposition Insights to Refine Your Trial Strategy
    4. Determining Whether Additional Witnesses Should be Deposed

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Jennifer Blood
Jennifer
Blood
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.
Kimberly Jones Penepacker
Kimberly
Jones Penepacker
Aulsbrook Law Firm
Johnathon Brereton-Hubbard
Johnathon
Brereton-Hubbard
Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC
Joshua C Offenhartz
Joshua C.
Offenhartz
Offenhartz Law PLLC
Speaker bio
Jennifer Blood

Jennifer Blood

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.
Jennifer Blood

has experience defending those in the medical profession in various capacities. She is a successful trial attorney and teaches Trial Advocacy at Washington University. Ms. Blood has personal experience as an entrepreneur. She has experience as a former plaintiff's attorney that allows her to anticipate and cleverly thwart a plaintiff's strategy. Ms. Blood earned her B.A. degree from University of Missouri Columbia and her J.D. degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

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Kimberly Jones Penepacker

Kimberly Jones Penepacker

Aulsbrook Law Firm
Kimberly Jones Penepacker

is a partner with Aulsbrook Law Firm, where she is a civil litigator practicing in the areas of personal injury, civil litigation, premises liability, and wrongful death. Ms. Jones Penepacker is admitted to practice in Texas; Fifth Circuit Court of the United States; U.S. District Court Northern, Eastern and Southern districts of Texas; U.S. District Court District of Colorado; U.S. District Court District of New Mexico; and U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice; Texas Young Lawyers Association; board member of the Arlington Board Association; Dallas Trial Lawyers Association; and Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Jones Penepacker earned her B.A. degree form Baylor University and her J.D. degree from Baylor University School of Law.

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Johnathon Brereton-Hubbard

Johnathon Brereton-Hubbard

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC
Johnathon Brereton-Hubbard

is of counsel at Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC. He has focused on defending individuals and insurance carriers both in private practice and as in-house counsel. During that time, Mr. Brereton-Hubbard has handled nearly 40 jury trials, and has tried cases in Florida, Missouri and Illinois state courts, and in Federal court. He has used this experience to teach several trial advocacy courses across the country, focusing on using technology in the courtroom. Mr. Brereton-Hubbard earned his J.D. degree from St. Louis University School of Law.

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Joshua C Offenhartz

Joshua C. Offenhartz

Offenhartz Law PLLC
Joshua Offenhartz

is an attorney with Kahana Feld. He is a business attorney who represents clients in the finance, medical, construction, real estate and culinary industries. Mr. Offenhartz has significant experience managing all phases of litigation, including preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trial and appeals. Additionally, he serves as outside counsel for several small, medium and growing businesses that need day-to-day legal advice for their growing companies. Mr. Offenhartz is a member of Madison School District's Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Desert States Region of Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men's Art Council, and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, Saint Mary's Food Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Offenhartz earned his B.S. degree in public administration from the University of Arizona, and his master's and J.D. degrees from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona; Southern District Court, District of Arizona; and Southern Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

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