Transform apprehension into powerful testimony. Master practical communication techniques to confidently navigate legal proceedings and present your narrative with impact.
Testifying under oath is one of the most intense experiences a professional can go through. Even the most knowledgeable witnesses risk losing credibility if anxiety takes over or if their message is unclear. To be effective, witnesses must turn their nerves into confidence and provide testimony that is consistent, believable, and persuasive.
Join Hal S. Shaftel, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Tori Bakken, Partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, for this CLE litigation webinar. They will provide attorneys and their clients with practical tools to prepare witnesses, manage stress, and transform tough cross-examinations into chances for clear storytelling. Attendees will learn valuable tips for improving witness performance while also strengthening overall case strategy.
Key Topics:
· Common pitfalls witnesses face and how to overcome them.
· Techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and courtroom pressure.
· Storytelling strategies for turning facts into a clear, compelling narrative.
· Preparing for cross-examination by anticipating and addressing difficult questions.
· The attorney’s role in coaching and supporting a confident witness.
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Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Hal Shaftel is a Litigation shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s New York office and an experienced trial lawyer specializing in complex commercial litigation across diverse industries. He handles jury and bench trials, appeals, regulatory proceedings, and arbitrations both nationwide and internationally. Hal has succeeded in cases involving securities law, financial regulation, corporate governance, antitrust, joint ventures, intellectual property, insurance/reinsurance, real estate, infrastructure, and products liability. He represents established and emerging companies and individuals in financial services, technology, media, healthcare, real estate, and consulting. His cases are frequently featured in the media, including on lists of the most important cases of the year. Hal also lectures and publishes on commercial litigation topics. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and his B.A. from Yale University.
Partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Tori L.N. Bakken is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice. Ms. Bakken has successfully handled numerous public entity/law enforcement defense matters, consistently achieving positive outcomes for her clients. A rising star at trial, Ms. Bakken regularly outmaneuvers trial attorneys with decades more experience; and she is fast developing renown as one of the most effective cross-examiners of her generation. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Bakken held various law enforcement-related positions, including with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crime Unit, the Whitman County Sheriff’s Department and Jail, and the U.S. Parole and Probation’s Supervision Unit. She also worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa and with a criminal defense firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she further developed her deep and longstanding interest in the law enforcement arena.
