Advancing Trial Skills: Critical Steps to an Effective Cross-Examination.
One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective cross-examination can be an opportunity to test the reliability and credibility of witness evidence, expose weaknesses, and likely produce a favorable testimony. Thus, practitioners must develop sound strategies and calculated trial preparations to avoid disjointed cross-examination.
This CLE presentation seeks to provide practitioners with guidance and advice on how to effectively cross-examine a witness at trial. The panel will discuss the goals of cross-examination, share how to best prepare for the examination, and offer practical tips and tricks for ensuring a strong cross-examination of a witness.
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Partner, Experienced Litigator and Trial Attorney at Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP
Christopher Cianci is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP. He practices employment law, advising and representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and trade secret matters, as well as business litigation, including breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud, and ownership, partnership, and shareholder disputes.
Partner and ABOTA Trial Master at Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
With over 40 years of experience, Greg Amundson is a seasoned trial veteran with over 100 trials to verdict. He is recognized as a Masters by ABOTA for the number of hours and trials he has successfully handled. Greg is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent trial lawyers relied upon by clients to handle complex litigation in a variety of practice areas. He is a key member of WSHB’s eleventh hour trial team, which is regularly employed by clients throughout the nation to try catastrophic and complex cases on a moment’s notice.
