Deposition College

Seminar Chair:
Erin J. Jewell
Harty Jewell, Yorktown

Register before October 23 and enjoy discounted rates!

More details coming soon!

This special event, offered in-person only, is open to plaintiff attorney members only, one of the many benefits of VTLA membership.

If depositions are your bumpy road, attend this intensive training, the final exit on VTLA's Route '26, and use what you gain as your strategic owner's manual. You will learn how to prepare meticulously, maintain laser-focused questioning, overcome opposing counsel's distractions, and extract critical admissions from witnesses while building a rock-solid case for trial.

VTLA's first Deposition College will deliver expert instruction, followed by small hands-on breakout sessions with mentorship from Virginia's top litigators. Transform your deposition approach, develop new techniques, and gain the tactical advantage that sets you apart. Whether you are looking to master new skills or fine-tune your technique, this program will help you get the admissions you want and need for trial.

Who Should Attend: This program will benefit any civil litigator or other lawyer seeking to improve their deposition technique and strategies. Whether you are a new associate or an experienced litigation attorney looking for a refresh, join us for this can’t-miss event.

Have you traveled the Route '26 Highway with us this year? If you attended the May 13 Pre-Litigation Seminar, the July 17-18 Auto Retreat, and the August 27 Discovery Seminar, you are eligible for a $200 discount! Call 804-343-1143 for details.

Topics At A Glance:

• Your Roadmap - Creating a Discovery Plan and Case Map to Chart Your Course
• No Rest Stops Here - Exhaustion, Boxing-In and Summarizing
• Rules of the Road - How to Identify the Rules and Standards for Your Case
• Navigating Objections - Preserving the Record and Staying the Course
• Set the Speed Trap - How to Use the Miller Mousetrap
• The Future of Depositions and Lessons of the Depositions Past 
• Stop the Stall Out - How to Deal with Evasive Witnesses and Obstruction
• The Checkpoints - Establishing Your Record for Motions in Limine including Expert Challenges
• In the Driver's Seat - Using Depositions at Trial and to Maximize Settlement Value
• Roadblocks - Corporate Designees and Defense Admissions - Innovative Ways to Get Information and Admissions - Creating the Record You Need
• Plus plenty of discussion time!

Agenda

Not a member? Learn more about joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

CLE Certificate and Materials:
Seminar materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the seminar so that you may print any materials you may wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the seminar, please bring your laptop or tablet. 

Event Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Safety Policy

University of Virginia Darden School of Business 
100 Darden Boulevard 
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 USA 

• Darden Property Map
• Classroom Floorplan: We will be meeting in Classroom 170. 

Need overnight lodging? VTLA has a block of rooms reserved for Friday, November 6, at the adjacent Forum Hotel at a discounted rate. A few rooms are available on Thursday, November 5. Be sure to reserve early - our block expires October 6th.

The Forum Hotel
540 Massie Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: 434-260-3296

Online Reservations

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $100 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.??