Ethics of Witness Preparation for Deposition and Trial | Clifford Law Offices CLE

In the 6th Annual Clifford Law Offices Continuing Legal Education program, Robert A. Clifford, senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, moderates a discussion on "The Ethics of Witness Preparation for Deposition and Trial". Panelists include the Honorable Kathy M. Flanagan, Supervising Judge, Motions Section, Law Division, Cook County Circuit Court, and Professor Stephen Saltzburg of George Washington University Law School.

This session addresses key ethical considerations when preparing witnesses for deposition and trial, exploring critical topics such as: Should a lawyer explain the law before asking the witness what happened? Should other evidence be revealed before asking a witness about their testimony? What are the differences between preparing a witness for deposition versus trial?

The panel also discusses the fine line between helping a witness communicate clearly and avoiding any influence that could lead to false impressions. The goal is to improve the morality of a lawyer’s conduct and emphasize that the lawyer must be fully prepared - knowing the case theory, the facts, the documents, and prior witness statements. The discussion also highlights the ethical responsibilities outlined in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

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