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The Difficult People Playbook for Litigators

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama 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
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia 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
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Kelly Burris
Danielle Kulik
Andrew Kazin
Kent Smith
With Kelly L. Burris from Cordell & Cordell + 3 others

Wed, Dec 09, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102781

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Overview

For every difficult opposing counsel, client, witness, and judge.

The client who won't listen. The witness who won't tell the truth. The opposing counsel who treats every email like a personal attack. The judge who runs the courtroom on ego instead of the record. The law is the easy part - people are not.

This program shows you how to handle all of them. You'll learn to counter dirty discovery tactics before they derail the case, negotiate with opponents playing to win rather than deal, and spot red flags before a client relationship goes sideways. You'll get tactics for pinning down evasive testimony and advocating effectively no matter who's on the bench. Handle anyone the case throws at you, with insights from the veterans who've seen it all - register today!

  • Counter dirty discovery plays and deposition gamesmanship.
  • Shut down scorched-earth litigation tactics without escalating.
  • Negotiate effectively with opponents who treat every exchange as a fight to win.
  • Spot client red flags early and set boundaries without damaging the relationship.
  • Get straight answers from evasive, hostile, or wild-card witnesses.
  • Advocate effectively in front of any judge - however demanding, distracted, or difficult.
  • Protect your own resilience and avoid burnout through even the toughest cases.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Dirty Discovery Tactics and Deposition Gamesmanship
  2. Countering Scorched-Earth Tactics and Non-Cooperation
  3. Negotiation: Managing Manipulation, Ultimatums, and Escalation
  4. Unruly Witnesses: From No-Shows to Evasive Answers
  5. Difficult Clients: Spotting Red Flags and Managing Problem Behavior
  6. Tough Judges: Advocating Effectively Without Alienating the Bench
  7. Wellness: Managing Your Stress and Avoiding Burnout

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Product ID 102781

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama 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
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia 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
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Dirty Discovery Tactics and Deposition Gamesmanship

    1. Excessive, Boilerplate Objections
    2. Selective Privilege Claims and Other Delay Tactics
    3. Document Dumping and "Needle in the Haystack" Productions
    4. Late Productions and Rolling Disclosures
    5. Discovery by Attrition: Overwhelming Requests
    6. Speaking Objections and Witness Coaching
    7. Excessive Instructions Not to Answer
    8. Repeated Interruptions and Harassment

  2. Countering Scorched-Earth Tactics and Non-Cooperation

    1. Fighting Over Every Minor Issue to Wear You Down
    2. Email Warfare
    3. Manufactured Emergencies and Artificial Deadlines
    4. Refusing Reasonable Extensions or Cooperation
    5. Excessive Motion Practice and Procedural Games
    6. Personal Attacks and Professional Intimidation
    7. Attempts to Communicate Directly with Clients, Witnesses, the Court, or the Media

  3. Negotiation: Managing Manipulation, Ultimatums, and Escalation

  4. Unruly Witnesses: From No-Shows to Evasive Answers

    1. Wild Card Witnesses: Managing the Unpredictable
    2. No-Shows and Chronic Scheduling Problems
    3. Evasive or Nonresponsive Answers, "I Don't Recall" as a Strategy
    4. Excessive Talking to Avoid the Question
    5. Image Management Instead of Truth-Telling
    6. Emotional Displays Used Strategically
    7. Hostility, Argumentativeness, or Passive Resistance

  5. Difficult Clients: Spotting Red Flags and Managing Problem Behavior

    1. Narcissists, Manipulators, and Chronic Conflict-Seekers
    2. Clients Who Want Revenge Rather Than Resolution
    3. Unrealistic Expectations About Outcomes or Value
    4. Clients Who Constantly Change Facts or Strategy
    5. Excessive Calls, Emails, and Crisis Creation
    6. Boundary Setting Without Damaging the Relationship
    7. When Withdrawal Is the Right Answer

  6. Tough Judges: Advocating Effectively Without Alienating the Bench

    1. Difficult Judicial Styles and How to Adapt Your Advocacy
    2. Reading the Judge's Preferences Early
    3. Handling Tough Questioning and Frequent Interruptions
    4. When the Court Is Wrong: How to be Tactful
    5. Preserving Error Without Arguing With the Judge

  7. Wellness: Managing Your Stress and Avoiding Burnout

    1. Burnout Warning Signs
    2. Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma
    3. Boundary Erosion: When Cases or Clients Consume Your Personal Life
    4. Decision Fatigue and Emotional Reactivity
    5. Avoiding the Trap of "Matching Their Energy"
    6. Practical Strategies for Maintaining Resilience Throughout the Case

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and litigation support staff will also benefit.

Speakers

Kelly L Burris
Kelly L.
Burris
Cordell & Cordell
Danielle C Kulik
Danielle C.
Kulik
Cordell & Cordell
Andrew Kazin
Andrew
Kazin
Bronster LLP
Kent M Smith
Kent M.
Smith
Smith, Mills & Schrock Law
Speaker bio
Kelly L Burris

Kelly L. Burris

Cordell & Cordell
Kelly Burris

is a senior litigation partner with Cordell & Cordell, where she focuses her practice in family law. Ms. Burris is licensed in Texas and Oklahoma. She is also board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Burris earned her B.A. degree from the University of Texas and her J.D. degree from Texas Tech School of Law, where she was an articles editor on the Law Review.

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Danielle C Kulik

Danielle C. Kulik

Cordell & Cordell
Danielle Kulik

is a divorce attorney at Cordell & Cordell. Ms. Kulik earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Homeland Security and Terrorism, with a minor in philosophy from Tiffin University. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law. Ms. Kulik is a member of the Cordell Appellate Practice Division, where in addition to specializing in domestic law for fathers and men, she also focuses on appellate work, often assisting other Cordell attorneys nationwide with appeals. She is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Washington, D.C.

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Andrew Kazin

Andrew Kazin

Bronster LLP
Andrew Kazin

is co-chair of Bronster LLP's Litigation Department and focuses on business litigation, including partnership disputes, securities, employment, environmental, and real estate. He also provides corporate guidance and acts as general counsel to corporate entities. Mr. Kazin has tried jury, bench and arbitration matters to verdict and judgment and represents clients before the Appellate Division, First and Second departments; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; District Courts for the Southern, Northern and Eastern districts of New York; District of Connecticut; New York Supreme Court; and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. He is a member of the New York City Bar Association's Litigation, European Affairs and and UCC and Commercial Law Committees, New York State Bar Association's Commercial and Federal Litigation Section and the International Bar Association's Litigation, Banking Law and Anti-Corruption Committees. Mr. Kazin is also a member of the Federal Bar Council's American Inn of Court for the Second Circuit. He has been selected every year as a Super Lawyer from 2016 to the present and has an AV Review rating from Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Kazin is a graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. During law school, he clerked for Frank J. Scardilli, Chief Circuit Mediator at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Department of Defense at the Pentagon. Mr. Kazin was an adjunct professor of law at Hofstra University School of Law where he taught fundamental lawyering skills. He also lectures for the New York State Bar Association on judgment enforcement. Mr. Kazin is also a member of the Federal Bar Council's Small Firm Pro Bono Sub-Committee and performs pro bono work for immigrant families and Kids In Need of Defense ("KIND").

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Kent M Smith

Kent M. Smith

Smith, Mills & Schrock Law
Kent Smith

is a shareholder with Smith, Mills & Schrock Law, where he is currently serving as president on the firm‘s Board of Directors and is a co-chair of the firm‘s workers‘ compensation practice group. Mr. Smith‘s areas of practice include workers‘ compensation, employment law, civil trial practice, criminal defense, and legal mediation. He is a member of the Iowa Defense Counsel Association; Iowa Association of Workers‘ Compensation Lawyers; Iowa Self-Insured Association; National Council of Self-Insurers; and the American, Iowa State, and Nebraska State bar associations. Mr. Smith is licensed to practice law in Iowa and Nebraska. He earned his B.A. degree from Central College, and his J.D. degree from Drake University Law School.

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