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Depositions: How to Stay in Control

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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
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New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 2 minutes
Jena Emory
Stephen Kopko
David Lowe
With Jena G. Emory from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP + 2 others
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on March 04, 2026.
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Overview

Prevent Evasions, Manage Interruptions, and Secure Usable Testimony

The difference between a chaotic, unproductive session and a strategic, fruitful deposition often comes down to control. In this program, our seasoned faculty will show you how to assert authority, anticipate challenges, and manage the witness and opposing counsel without losing your composure. Stay in confident command every step of the way, no matter who is on the other side of the screen or table - register today!

  • Assert command before and from the opening moments of a deposition.
  • Structure your questioning for maximum impact and control.
  • Learn how the pros handle evasive, combative, or over-sharing witnesses.
  • Wield objections effectively and neutralize aggressive or disruptive opposing counsel.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Real-World Examples of Depositions Gone "Off the Rails"
  2. Establishing Command Before the Questions Begin
  3. Questioning Strategies to Stay in Control
  4. Clever Tips for Handling Experts and Evasive, Combative, and Over-Sharing Witnesses
  5. Using Objections and Managing Difficult Opposing Counsel

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Real-World Examples of Depositions Gone "Off the Rails"

  2. Establishing Command Before the Questions Begin

    1. Tactical Preparation
    2. Know the Witness's Personality, Demeanor, Stress Triggers
    3. Environmental Control
    4. Remote vs. In-Person Deposition: How it Changes Your Strategy
    5. Tips for Projecting Authority
    6. Opening Techniques: Controlling From the First Minute

  3. Questioning Strategies to Stay in Control

    1. Using the Deposition Outline to Stay in Command
    2. Questioning Techniques
    3. When to Use Leading vs. Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions for Maximum Control
    4. Know When to Pivot, When to Cut Off Questioning, and When to Push
    5. Controlling the Pace: Managing Pauses, Over-Explanations, and Tangents
    6. Using Documents and Exhibits as Anchors

  4. Clever Tips for Handling Experts and Evasive, Combative, and Over-Sharing Witnesses

  5. Using Objections and Managing Difficult Opposing Counsel

    1. Deposition Objections Done Right: Strategy and Timing
    2. Responding to Objections Without Losing Momentum
    3. Managing Aggressive or Badgering Opposing Counsel
    4. Handling Counsel Who Are Coaching or Leading the Witness
    5. Protecting the Record Against Disruptive Tactics

Who Should Attend

This program is designed to show litigation attorneys how to stay in control during depositions.

Speakers

Jena G Emory
Jena G.
Emory
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Stephen T Kopko
Stephen T.
Kopko
Anzalone & Doyle
David A Lowe
David A.
Lowe
Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC
Speaker bio
Jena G Emory

Jena G. Emory

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Jena Emory

is an associate in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's Commercial, Class Action and Product Liability Litigation practices, with a specialization in insurance coverage. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in complex insurance coverage and general liability cases. Additionally, Ms. Emory has experience managing cases solo in both the Superior and Magistrate courts and drafting motions including complex federal jurisdiction. Jena currently serves as the programming manager for the Young Lawyers Division and co-chair of the Young Advocates Committee for the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. She is also the former Newsletter co-editor for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, where she played a crucial role in distributing important legal updates and supporting the professional growth of fellow attorneys. Additionally, Ms. Emory is a 2020 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia’s YLD Leadership Academy. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

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Stephen T Kopko

Stephen T. Kopko

Anzalone & Doyle
Stephen Kopko

, Esq. is an attorney of the Anzalone & Doyle in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where he focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, including injuries resulting from motor-vehicle accidents, slip/trip and fall events, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association of Justice, Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Lackawanna County Bar Association, and Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association. Mr. Kopko is a 2008 magna cum laude graduate of King's College with a degree in political science, where he received the John F. Kennedy award for having the highest GPA in political science. He then received his J.D. degree from the Syracuse University College of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Kopko worked as a volunteer public defender in Lackawanna County and then at a local law firm. Mr. Kopko has represented insurance companies at each stage of litigation, including at trial and at the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In 2023, he decided to change his career path and use his skills and knowledge to benefit victims in personal injury matters. In 2019, he was named to the Top 20 under 40 by the Northeast Business Journal. This honor recognized Mr. Kopko as one of the top professionals in all of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was one of only two attorneys honored that year. In addition to being a litigator, Mr. Kopko has also published articles analyzing civil litigation issues. These articles have appeared in the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and the Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine. He resides in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania with wife, Julia and two daughters, Imogene and Ruby. Mr. Kopko is active in his community serving as a co-chairperson of the Our Lady of the Snows Country Bazaar. He is also a lector for Our Lady of the Snows. Mr. Kopko also volunteers his time as a pro-bono solicitor for the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board. 

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David A Lowe

David A. Lowe

Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC
David Lowe

is a partner with the law firm of Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC, where he focuses his practice in civil litigation, insurance bad faith, contracts, corporate matters, employment law, personal injury, and successions. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in the state of Louisiana, and has been admitted to practice pro hac vice before multiple federal courts in other jurisdictions. Mr. Lowe has argued multiple cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court as well as before the Louisiana Supreme Court. He is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana State, Federal and American bar associations. Mr. Lowe earned his B.A. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and his J.D. degree from Louisiana State University.

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