Winning at Deposition:

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1 Co-Sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy LIVE PROGRAM & LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 24, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO Featured Faculty: Shane Read This seminar is a unique opportunity to learn new deposition strategies from Shane Read, author of the award-winning and best-selling textbook, Winning at Deposition. Have you ever been frustrated by a witness who pretends not to know the answer to a simple question or flat out lies? Do you dread taking a deposition against an obnoxious opposing counsel? Do your depositions lack focus and productivity? How can you avoid the biggest mistakes lawyers make at depositions? LEARN HOW TO: Spot Key Issues in Your Case and Develop a Winning Strategy Get the Answers You Need from an Adverse Witness Defeat Lying Witnesses, Expert Witnesses, and Combative Lawyers at Deposition Use Depositions Successfully at Trial Prepare Your Witness for Deposition VALUE ADDED: Attend the Live Program or Live Webcast and receive a copy of Shane Read s Winning at Deposition book at no extra charge! A value of 69.95! VIDEO REPLAYS: NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 8 General CLE Credits, Including 1 Ethics Credit REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM ONLINE! Go to

2 Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy Many commentators and lawyers portray depositions as being complicated legal proceedings that can take years to master. But depositions are not as mysterious or insurmountable as they have been made out to be. The truth is that by learning the techniques in this seminar, you will become extremely successful in a deposition. In this class, we will look at the conventional wisdom and see if it makes sense in light of the realities of human nature. What might sound good in theory often has little value in an actual deposition. This course also includes dynamic presentation of video clips of actual trials and depositions to teach memorable lessons in an exciting format. Get ready to learn new techniques and strategies that will improve your deposition skills dramatically! Experience for yourself what others have with Read's unique class: "What a great presentation. Everyone loved it. Read has a gift for speaking and holding people's attention." "Read has the ability to present new strategies in a unique and entertaining format that will greatly improve your practice." "Shane Read is a compelling and informative speaker whose lively presentations convey invaluable lessons for trial practice." REGISTER TODAY! LIVE PROGRAM & LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 24, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO VIDEO REPLAYS: NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 8 General CLE Credits, Including 1 Ethics Credit

3 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Program (There will be a 15-minute Morning Break) 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own) 1:00-4:30 pm Program (There will be a 15-minute Afternoon Break) 4:30 pm Adjourn PROGRAM AGENDA Develop a Winning Strategy for Your Case Most lawyers litigate a case without ever taking the time to determine what the most important facts and themes are to affect its outcome. Learn how to spot the key issues in your case and develop a winning strategy. (1.5 Hours) The Keys to Taking a Successful Deposition Master the techniques to create a successful outline, ask the right questions, and ensure you get the answers you need. (1 Hour) Beating Lying and Evasive Witnesses Learn three new techniques to win against witnesses who refuse to answer simple questions, pretend to forget an obvious answer, or flat out lie. (1 Hour) Overcoming Obnoxious Opposing Counsel Never fear or get distracted by opposing counsel again. Learn the six steps to guarantee success every time. (.5 Hour) Defeating the Expert Witness Taking an expert's deposition can be one of the most intimidating tasks any lawyer faces. Learn what questions to ask, what order to ask them in, and how to pin down the expert so there is no escape. (1 Hour) The Ethics of Successfully Preparing Your Witness This is one of the most neglected but important tasks. Discover why the conventional wisdom regarding witness preparation is flat out wrong. Learn new strategies to ethically prepare even the most hardheaded witness for deposition. (1 Hour) Using Depositions to Win at Trial Most lawyers take a deposition without any thought of its implications for trial success. In fact, a good deposition is the most important weapon a lawyer has to ensure victory at trial. Learn how to approach a deposition with the correct strategy to succeed. Also, learn the most effective and powerful way to use a deposition at trial. (.5 Hour)

4 Featured Faculty: Shane Read D. Shane Read is a best-selling and multiple award-winning author. Both his deposition book, Winning at Deposition, and his trial advocacy book, Winning at Trial, have won the highest award available for a legal publication: the Association for Continuing Legal Education's Best Publication Award. He is also an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University and a faculty member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Texas School of Law, he began his career at Akin Gump in Since 1998, he has worked on civil and criminal cases as an Assistant United States Attorney in Dallas, Texas, and teaches lawyers and law students throughout the United States. ABOUT THE BOOK: D. Shane Read, Esq., Author A successful deposition is the most important weapon you have to win your case. How can you be sure to get it every time? Learn from the skillful techniques and memorable failures that occurred at the most famous depositions of all time, those of President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and O.J. Simpson. This deposition book has it all, clearly explained in an easy-tounderstand format. Learn how to take a deposition, how to defend a deposition, how to take the deposition of an expert witness, plus many more innovative tips including: The ins and outs of taking a deposition for beginners and experienced lawyers. Innovative advice on witness preparation. Why much of the conventional wisdom about depositions is completely wrong. How to beat an expert witness every time. Three secrets that guarantee success with argumentative lawyers and lying witnesses. Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1. The Basics CHAPTER 2. Taking the Deposition CHAPTER 3. Preparing Your Witness CHAPTER 4. Defending the Deposition CHAPTER 5. The Expert Witness CHAPTER 6. Problems at Deposition CHAPTER 7. Using Depositions at Trial CHAPTER 8. Analysis of President Clinton's Deposition CHAPTER 9. Lessons from Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony CHAPTER 10. Analysis of Actual Video Depositions Westway Publishing, 2012, 256 pages, 7. X 10-inch softcover CLE Item #: ZWADEP12B CBA Member: Non-Member: 69.95

5 WINNING AT DEPOSITION: SKILLS AND STRATEGY Register by PHONE when using VISA, MC or AmEx In Denver: (303) Toll-Free: (888) Or FAX form to when using VISA, MC or AmEx FAX to: (303) Or MAIL form to CLE in Colorado 1900 Grant St, Suite 300 Denver, CO Or Register ONLINE when using VISA, MC or AmEx Go to PROGRAM ORDER FORM STEP 1 - REGISTRATION TYPE: (Select live program, live webcast, or video replay). PLEASE NOTE: Attendees will receive a copy of the book Winning at Deposition. Webcast attendees are encouraged to sign up by October 21 to ensure receipt of the book prior to the course. LIVE PROGRAM: OCTOBER 24, In Denver at the CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant St., Suite 300 (LI102414L) LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 24, Must have access to high-speed internet (LI102414W) VIDEO REPLAY: NOVEMBER 12, Please indicate video replay location: Denver: CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300 (LI102414V) Colorado Springs: 421 S. Tejon Street, Suite 100 (LI102414VCS) Grand Junction: 1250 E. Sherwood Drive (LI102414VGJ) STEP 2 - MATERIALS FORMAT: Materials on Flash Drive (pick up at conference) Printed Book (pick up at conference) STEP 3 - REGISTRATION CATEGORIES: Non-member: CBA Member: CBA Litigation Section Member: New Lawyer NOT a CBA Member, in practice < 3 years: New Lawyer CBA Litigation Section Member, in practice < 3 years: CLE Elite Pass Holder:...FREE PROGRAM ORDER FORM TOTAL HOMESTUDY ORDER FORM PLEASE NOTE: homestudy orders do not include the book Winning at Deposition. STEP 1 - SELECT DESIRED PRODUCT FORMAT: Video-On-Demand (LI102414LN) Paper course materials and recorded homestudy on DVD (LI102414D) STEP 2 - SELECT PAYMENT CATEGORY: Non-member: CBA Member: Elite CLE Pass Holder (MP3 and VOD ONLY):...FREE Basic CLE Pass Holder: (MP3 and VOD ONLY)...FREE NOTE: Step 3 is for Book Purchases Only. STEP 3 - WINNING AT DEPOSITION - BOOK ONLY: ZWADEP12B Non-member: CBA Member: Price Shipping & Handling Subtotal Applicable Sales Tax (7.62% Denver, 4% RTD and 2.9% rest of Colo.) NOTE: Shipping & handling only applies to orders you receive via mail. Materials will be mailed to you approximately 2 weeks after live program. HOMESTUDY TOTAL Name Atty. Reg. # Firm/Organization Address Street Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) Enclosed is my check made payable to CBA-CLE VISA MasterCard AmEx Credit Card # Exp. Date Signature Required for credit card orders CLE Use Only: Check #: Approval #:

6 Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy LIVE PROGRAM & LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 24, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO VIDEO REPLAYS: NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction Featured Faculty: Shane Read CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 8 General CLE Credits, Including 1 Ethics Credit REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM ONLINE! Go to Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No Denver, CO