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2015

Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy

Learn Deposition Tips and Techniques from Top Litigators
Dallas Sep 24, 2015 Cityplace Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Houston Oct 22, 2015 Norris Conference Center - CityCentre
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Overview

A successful deposition is the most important weapon you have to win your case. But much of the conventional wisdom about depositions is completely wrong. How can you be sure to get it right every time? Attend this one-day conference to learn from top Dallas and Houston litigators as they share their deposition tips and techniques.

  • Hear district court judges' perspectives on deposition disputes and the use of deposition at trial
  • Gain failsafe tricks for a winning strategy at depositions
  • Discover the secrets to successful witness preparation
  • Acquire the skills to effectively cross-examine an adverse witness and deal with evasive and combative witnesses
  • Learn how to beat the other side's expert witness and defend your own
  • Understand the unique strategies for taking a deposition in a contract case
  • Master the art of taking the deposition of a corporate representative
  • Learn techniques to put combative lawyers in their place
  • Attendees of the live conference will receive a copy of Winning at Deposition, the award-winning book by D. Shane Read
Stay on for Friday's Trial Skills Training Camp—an interactive, one-day trial advocacy course. 

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

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    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Sep. 24, 2015
    Presiding Officer:
    Shane Read, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
  • 8:00 am
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:50 am
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 9:00 am
    0.75 hr
    Developing a Winning Strategy
    Learn the failsafe tricks to ensure you have a winning strategy at depositions.

    Shane Read, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX

  • 9:45 am
    0.50 hr
    Essential Rules for Deposing on Behalf of the Plaintiff
    When representing the plaintiff, learn the basic, but essential steps for a successful deposition of defendant’s expert, a witness or the defendant.

    In Dallas:
    Windle Turley, Turley Law Firm - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Jim M. Perdue Jr., Perdue & Kidd, LLP - Houston, TX

  • 10:15 am
    0.50 hr
    Developing Your Trial Cross Through the Adverse Deposition
    Discover effective techniques for getting the answers you need from an adverse witness.

    In Dallas:
    Stephen C. Rasch, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    David J. Beck, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX

  • 10:45 am
    Break

  • 11:00 am
    0.50 hr
    From the Coach’s Corner: Deposition Preparation by a Trial Consultant
    Learn the secrets of successful witness preparation.

    Jason S. Bloom, Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. - Dallas, TX

  • 11:30 am
    0.50 hr
    Preparing Your Witness for Deposition
    Witnesses win cases, and lose them. Learn how to keep your witness from giving it all up in a deposition and how to use the deposition to help prepare your witness to be a winner at trial.

    In Dallas:
    Brian E. Robison, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP - Dallas, TX
    Materials By:
    Robert C. Walters, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Erica W. Harris, Susman Godfrey LLP - Houston, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, Sep. 24, 2015
    Presiding Officer:
    Quentin Brogdon, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP - Dallas, TX
  • LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
  • 12:20 pm
    0.75 hr
    Judicial Perspective on Deposition Disputes and the Use of Depositions at Trial
    District court judges share their views on how attorneys should handle disputes at depositions and how attorneys should present depositions at trial.

    In Dallas:
    Moderator:
    Quentin Brogdon, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Bonnie Lee Goldstein, 44th District Court - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Tonya Parker, 116th District Court - Dallas, TX
    Hon. S. Craig Smith, 192nd District Court - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Staci Williams, 101st District Court - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Moderator:
    Quentin Brogdon, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Jaclanel M. McFarland, 133rd District Court - Houston, TX
    Hon. Michael D. Miller, 11th District Court - Houston, TX
    Hon. Robert K. Schaffer, 152nd District Court - Houston, TX

  • 1:05 pm
    Break

  • 1:20 pm
    0.50 hr
    Beating the Expert
    Find out how to take an expert’s deposition—how to avoid being intimidated and how to set realistic, attainable goals when you depose the "expert."
    This session has moved to 2:20 PM Thursday.

    Quentin Brogdon, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP - Dallas, TX

  • 1:50 pm
    0.50 hr
    Defending the Expert Deposition
    There is an art to preparing an expert for her deposition so she succeeds. Learn how to successfully prepare the expert and defend her once the deposition begins.

    In Dallas:
    Dawn Estes, Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Adam P. Schiffer, Schiffer Odom Hicks & Johnson PLLC - Houston, TX

  • 2:20 pm
    0.50 hr ethics
    Overcoming the Problem Witness
    Acquire the techniques to use against witnesses who feign ignorance, are evasive and are combative.
    This session has moved to 1:20 PM Thursday.

    Frank L. Branson, The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 2:50 pm
    0.50 hr
    How to Take a Deposition in a Contract Case
    Understand the unique strategies for taking a deposition in a contract case.

    In Dallas:
    Eric W. Pinker, Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Christopher W. Martin, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P. - Houston, TX

  • 3:20 pm
    Break

  • 3:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    Taking the Deposition of a Corporate Representative
    A review of the rules plus discussion of practical ways to maximize testimony from a corporate representative.

    In Dallas:
    Robert D. Crain, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Paul N. Gold, Aversano & Gold - Houston, TX

  • 4:00 pm
    0.50 hr
    Using Documents to Win Your Case
    Master the skills necessary to authenticate documents and use them at a deposition to win your case.

    In Dallas:
    Heather A. Kanny, Fraley & Fraley, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Don Jackson, Ware, Jackson, Lee, O’Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP - Houston, TX

  • 4:30 pm
    0.50 hr ethics
    Putting Combative Lawyers in Their Place
    Do not get intimidated by overzealous opposing counsel. Instead, use these techniques to defuse a potential disaster in an ethical and professional manner.

    In Dallas:
    Charla G. Aldous, Aldous Law Firm - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Michael T. Gallagher, The Gallagher Law Firm - Houston, TX

  • 5:00 pm
    Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Charla G. Aldous

Aldous Law Firm
Dallas, TX

David J. Beck

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Jason S. Bloom

Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc.
Dallas, TX

Frank L. Branson

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Quentin Brogdon

Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Dallas, TX

Robert D. Crain

Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Dallas, TX

Dawn Estes

Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC
Dallas, TX

Michael T. Gallagher

The Gallagher Law Firm
Houston, TX

Paul N. Gold

Aversano & Gold
Houston, TX

Hon. Bonnie Lee Goldstein

44th District Court
Dallas, TX

Erica W. Harris

Susman Godfrey LLP
Houston, TX

Don Jackson

Ware, Jackson, Lee, O’Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP
Houston, TX

Heather A. Kanny

Fraley & Fraley, LLP
Dallas, TX

Christopher W. Martin

Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Hon. Jaclanel M. McFarland

133rd District Court
Houston, TX

Hon. Michael D. Miller

11th District Court
Houston, TX

Hon. Tonya Parker

116th District Court
Dallas, TX

Jim M. Perdue Jr.

Perdue & Kidd, LLP
Houston, TX

Eric W. Pinker

Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP
Dallas, TX

Stephen C. Rasch

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Shane Read

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Brian E. Robison

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Dallas, TX

Hon. Robert K. Schaffer

152nd District Court
Houston, TX

Adam P. Schiffer

Schiffer Odom Hicks & Johnson PLLC
Houston, TX

Hon. S. Craig Smith

192nd District Court
Dallas, TX

Windle Turley

Turley Law Firm
Dallas, TX

Robert C. Walters

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Dallas, TX

Hon. Staci Williams

101st District Court
Dallas, TX

Planning Committee

Quentin Brogdon—Co-Chair

Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Dallas, TX

Shane Read—Co-Chair

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Credit Info

  • Dallas
  • Houston
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 7.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Civil Appellate Law, Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Appellate Law, Consumer and Commercial Law, Civil Trial Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury Trial Law, Workers' Compensation Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 7.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 8.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 7.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Civil Appellate Law, Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Appellate Law, Consumer and Commercial Law, Civil Trial Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury Trial Law, Workers' Compensation Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 7.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 8.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 8.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Dallas – Sep 24, 2015 – Cityplace Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Houston – Oct 22, 2015 – Norris Conference Center - CityCentre
Conference Concluded
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  • Dallas
  • Houston
Individual
Last day for $325.00 Regular pricing: Sep 23, 2015

$375.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $295.00 Regular pricing: Sep 23, 2015

$345.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $260.00 Regular pricing: Sep 23, 2015

$310.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Sep 18, 2015

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Sep 21, 2015
Individual
Last day for $325.00 Regular pricing: Oct 16, 2015

$375.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $295.00 Regular pricing: Oct 16, 2015

$345.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $260.00 Regular pricing: Oct 16, 2015

$310.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 16, 2015

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 19, 2015

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Cityplace Conference Center

2711 North Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX
214.515.5100
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Complimentary self-parking. 

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Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas

3015 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
214.521.5151 (reservations)
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Norris Conference Center - CityCentre

816 Town and Country Blvd. Suite 210
Houston, TX 77024
713.590.0950
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Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE

800 Sorella Ct.
Houston, TX 77024-1488
713-973-1600
855-596-3397 (reservations)
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