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2013 litiGAtion seCtion sUmmer ConFerenCe 13Ci-5640

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Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate at the mission point resort under iCle/litigation section. rates range from $179–$339. reservations must be made by June 24, 2013, and can be made by calling the resort at 800-833-7711. registrants may also book rooms at the following hotels (no room blocks reserved): lilac tree hotel & spa—866-847-6575, lake View hotel—800-207-7075, Chippewa hotel waterfront—800-241-3341, the island house—800-626-6304. registrants are responsible for their own hotel expenses.

Sponsored by the Litigation Section of the State Bar of MichiganSummer Conference2013 Litigation SectionJUly 26–27, 2013 mission point resort, mACkinAC islAnd

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Robert musanteKillerdepo.comAlamo, CA

program— deposing the Artful dodger

learn and Relax!Mackinac Island’s natural beauty and slower pace entice even the busiest lawyer to sit back and take a break. Swim, bike, or stroll the historic streets visiting the unique shops. Make your stay even more relaxing by booking a spa treatment or enjoying a strolling cocktail as you round the 18-hole golf course.

2013 litigation section summer ConFerenCe JUly 26–27, 2013

master the Art of Deposition Cross-Examinationsponsored by the litigation section of the state bar of michigan

6:30pm Cocktail reception—the Cypress lodge terraceTake in the stunning Lake Huron views as you enjoy cocktails and fun with your friends and colleagues.

SCHEDULE July 26, 6:30pm–8:00pm

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SCHEDULE July 27, 7:00am–2:45pm

presenter: robert musante, killerdepo.com, Alamo, CA

7:00am Continental breakfast and registration

Program—Deposing the Artful Dodger

8:00am truth is the engine of our Judicial systemthe prevalence of deposition deception • introduction of Case 1: the “60 Minutes” Q & A • definition of “word-hawking” • the tricky verb “to know” • dodgy pronouns and other dodgy stand-ins vs. the McCoy • self-serving word choices and trial-worthy lines of attack

9:30am networking break

9:45am the three profunditiestrial is argument • deposition is trial • deposition is argument

the Factual background of Case 2: the paula Jones litigationthe three responsive answers to yes/no questions • the importance of the deposition admonitions to crafting arguments • the truth vs. the falsifiable lie • belt and suspenders redundancy in interrogatory-like questions • firewalling adverse deponent’s claims

11:15am mind’s eye and mind’s ear database of memorycross-examiner’s use of risk-crafting words • attacking Dodger’s numerical range answers • timing key lines of attack to avoid coaching breaks

12:00pm lunch on premises

1:00pm Attacking dodger’s “i don’t remember”“general” recollection vs. “specific” recollection • keeping score of Dodger’s memory successes and failures

1:30pm dealing with dodger’s Filibustering Answersmaking Dodger responsible for his attorney’s factual representations • introduction of Case 3: Kenneth Starr’s grand jury • the importance of the deposition admonitions to combating obstructionism • establishing the precise limits of Dodger’s memory • establishing Dodger’s relationship to the “forgotten” subject • deposition is not a conversation • the deposition trivium: logic, grammar, and rhetoric

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Deposition cross-examination is the most important teachable skill in civil litigation. This single skill will have the greatest impact on the quality of your depositions and the outcome of your case, at settlement and trial. Spend a day with Robert Musante, one of the country’s foremost teachers of deposition rules and tactics. Learn how to recognize and attack question-dodging and truth-dodging by even the most brilliant and wily of adverse witnesses, Bill Clinton.

This highly-entertaining presentation utilizes video clips from sessions where Bill Clinton was cross-examined: on “60 Minutes,” in the Paula Jones case, and before Kenneth Starr’s grand jury. Clinton’s politics are irrelevant to the teaching points, and thus are completely ignored. He was selected because he was extremely well-prepared, well-represented, and motivated to dodge and deceive. You’ll not likely depose a more challenging fact witness.

benefits of Attending:• Develop critical listening (“word-hawking”) skills• Uncover strategies for attacking the “I don’t remember” response• Understand the purpose of the admonition and how to use it to both attack and craft arguments• Expertly identify the “two answers for one question” response and implement techniques to elicit one answer per question• Get tips to exploit a witness’s self-serving word choices• Understand when to save impeachment surprise for trial• Recognize the sometimes subtle difference between responsive and non-responsive answers• Control windy responses and running out the “deposition clock”• Enjoy great networking and relaxation with your friends and colleagues

Thanks to Our Generous Sponsor:

Mr. Musante is the nation’s foremost teacher of deposition cross-examination. (Check out the evals at killerdepo.com) He has taught the logic essential to taking great adverse depositions—of fact witnesses and experts—to more than 40,000 litigators in 42 states. He has made in-house presentations to the attorneys-general of 11 states and to the partners and associates of 80+ litigation law firms.

Robert musanteKillerdepo.comAlamo, CA