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Total Credits: 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2.5 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2.4 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2.4 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 General, 2 Law & Legal Procedure, 2.4 General, 2 General, 2 General
The final six months before trial are critical for shaping the outcome of a case. Effective discovery strategies, deposition techniques, and pretrial preparation can make the difference between success and failure in the courtroom. This course provides attorneys with a structured approach to managing discovery, handling depositions, and preparing for trial. Attendees will learn how to leverage discovery tools, avoid common pitfalls, and implement best practices for case organization, witness preparation, and evidentiary strategy. By the end of the session, participants will have a practical roadmap for efficiently navigating the pretrial process and optimizing case outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the Purpose of Discovery: Explain how discovery aids in gathering evidence, identifying case strengths/weaknesses, and promoting transparency.
2. Master Deposition Strategies: Utilize effective techniques for client depositions, expert witness examinations, and corporate designee testimonies.
3. Leverage Discovery Tools: Implement best practices for interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
4. Navigate Discovery Objections and Enforcement: Recognize valid objections, deficiency analysis, and the process for filing motions to compel.
5. Enhance Document & Information Management: Organize discovery materials for efficiency and strategic advantage.
6. Utilize Additional Discovery Tools: Apply preservation letters, FOIA requests, and subpoenas to secure critical evidence.
7. Manage Case Organization & Pretrial Strategy – Develop proof charts, update discovery plans, and ensure compliance with discovery requests.
8. Prepare for Trial Effectively – Identify key motions, finalize trial themes, and prepare opening and closing statements.
9. Address Evidentiary Issues – Learn best practices for authenticating records, handling privilege logs, and responding to discovery objections.
10. Navigate Settlement & Trial Considerations – Understand when and how to pursue settlement, weigh financial risks, and prepare clients for the realities of trial.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.5
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
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Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
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Credit Amount: 2
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Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9640
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Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 4354
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 2593
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 0012487
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 150036
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 5420
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 55391
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332
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Credit Amount: 2
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
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Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 9370
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Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
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Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
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Provider Number: 00959
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Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPROU
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: A17672
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type:
Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 9903940
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 05/07/2025
Status: Approved
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Callie Kyhl is an associate attorney at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC, specializing in cases such as breach of contract, fraud, and civil conspiracy. Before earning her Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, she worked as a paralegal for thirteen years, gaining extensive experience in legal research, drafting complex documents, and collaborating with experts across various fields. While in law school, Callie obtained certificates in Law and Business, as well as Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice, and served as an editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. A Virginia native, she resides in Marshall with her husband, five children, and their Basset Hound, Flash.
