Effective Cross-Examination: Key Trial Skills | On-Demand Webinar

Advancing Trial Skills: Critical Steps to an Effective Cross-Examination | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

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.

Key Topics:

• Cross-Examination: An Overview
• Critical Steps to Effectively Cross-Examine a Witness
• Best Strategies to Prepare for the Examination
• Tips and Tricks to Ensure a Strong Cross-Examination
• Common Mistakes in Cross-Examining a Witness