Kane and Conklin Present as Panelists for Boston Bar Association
Laredo & Smith attorneys, Matthew Kane and Jessica Conklin, present as panelists for the upcoming Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Taking and Defending Depositions 202.” The event takes place on November 8, 2017 from 12:30-1:30pm at 16 Beacon Street in Boston.
The panel will discuss practical skills for attorneys. The panel will cover the following topics for taking depositions:
- Purpose driven depositions
- Using exhibits: when, why, and how
- Critical listening
- Staying on track with your strategy
- Suspending v closing a deposition
- Effective use of court reporter
The panel will also discuss defending depositions, covering the following topics:
- Stipulations
- Properly using objections/ raising privilege issues
- Controlling the deponent
- Use of caucus/ breaks
- Handling difficult opposition counsel
