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Cross-Examination: Best Practices

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Jena Emory
Louis Cohan
With Jena G. Emory from Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP + 1 other
Recorded August 26, 2024
Product ID 99078

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Overview

Perfect Your Cross-Examination Skills

Cross-examination is a critical skill for trial attorneys. In this engaging podcast, we explore the art and science of effective cross-examination. Whether you're a seasoned litigator or a budding legal professional, this course provides valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance your cross-examination prowess. Don't wait - register today!

  • Understand the importance of knowing your deposition transcripts and other relevant discovery responses.
  • Learn how to create an effective cross-examination outline.
  • Discover the importance of paying attention to seemingly unimportant details.
  • Explore the best methods of conveying impeachment materials.
  • Be taught how to avoid the run-away cross-examination.
  • Master the art of creating and controlling anxiety in the courtroom.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Importance of Knowing Deposition Transcripts and Discovery Responses
  2. Creating a Cross-Examination Outline (And Knowing When to Pivot)
  3. Pay Attention to Testimony - Innocuous Statements May Be Ripe for Impeachment
  4. Best Ways to Demonstrate and Drive Home Impeachment
  5. The Run-Away Cross-Examination and How to Avoid It
  6. Creating and Controlling Anxiety in the Courtroom

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Product ID 99078

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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  1. Cross-Examination: Best Practices

    1. The Importance of Knowing Deposition Transcripts and Discovery Responses
    2. Creating a Cross-Examination Outline (And Knowing When to Pivot)
    3. Pay Attention to Testimony - Innocuous Statements May Be Ripe for Impeachment
    4. Best Ways to Demonstrate and Drive Home Impeachment
    5. The Run-Away Cross-Examination and How to Avoid It
    6. Creating and Controlling Anxiety in the Courtroom

Who Should Attend

This program is for attorneys. Paralegals, office managers, and other legal professionals may also benefit.

Speakers

Jena G Emory
Jena G.
Emory
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Louis R Cohan
Louis R.
Cohan
Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Speaker bio
Jena G Emory

Jena G. Emory

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Jena Emory

is of counsel at Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell, LLP. Her practice primarily focuses on insurance coverage defense. Prior to joining Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell, LLP, Ms. Emory practiced at an Atlanta area civil litigation firm. While there, she defended clients in insurance coverage and general liability cases. Ms. Emory has tried cases solo in Superior Court and Magistrate Court. She is an active member of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Ms. Emory is currently an officer as co-editor of The YLD Review. She is a graduate of the 2020 YLD Leadership Academy and has written numerous articles for The YLD Review. Ms. Emory received the 2021-2022 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Public, 2020-2021 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Public, and the 2019-2020 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Profession. She is also on the Editorial Board for the Georgia Bar Journal. In addition, Ms. Emory is on the Selection Committee for the Justice Robert Benham Awards for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina, with a double major in economics and global supply chain and operations management with a minor in music. Ms. Emory earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was the submissions editor of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, as well as an author of numerous publications. After graduating from law school, she was a fellow for Judge William ("Billy") Ray, II at the Georgia Court of Appeals.

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Louis R Cohan

Louis R. Cohan

Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Louis Cohan

founded Cohan Law Group, L.L.C., and has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. Mr. Cohan has been litigating business and employment disputes. Mr. Cohan has been recognized for his trial experience by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has litigated more than $900 million in claims for his clients and recently secured a Verdict in excess of $66 million in a fraud case. Mr. Cohan has done work in breach of contract, fraud, injunctive relief, punitive damages, employment, trade secrets, real estate, construction and construction defects, and civil rights litigation. His practice is concentrated on business litigation and employment litigation, as well as civil litigation. Mr. Cohan earned his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Emory School of Law. He has served as Chair of the Litigation Section - the largest section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has also chaired the Small Firm section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Bar Association and has chaired the Atlanta Bar Foundation - the charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has received awards and recognition for his community and legal work. These awards include Super Lawyer, Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent AV rating, American Board of Trial Advocates, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the Celebrating Service Award. For many years, Mr. Cohan has chaired the Legal Run Around 5k road race, raising money for the children of injured and fallen Atlanta Police Department officers.

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