Jena Emory was a featured speaker at the recent CLE program “Taming the Wild Witness: Control Strategies in Depositions.” Joined by fellow panelists Philip Geigle (Geigle | Morales, LLC), Mark West (Law Offices of Mark West), and Louis R. Cohan (Cohan Law Group, LLC), Emory helped lead a dynamic and practical discussion on how to manage challenging witnesses and maintain control throughout the deposition process. The program offered an in-depth look at tested techniques and strategic approaches litigators can use to navigate even the most unpredictable deposition scenarios confidently and professionally.

Throughout the program, Emory and her co-panelists tackled common challenges faced by both plaintiff and defense attorneys, offering tailored tactics for dealing with difficult witnesses, whether evasive, overly talkative, or openly combative. The session concluded with a candid conversation about the ethical boundaries of influence in depositions, reinforcing the importance of professionalism and integrity in the face of opposition tactics or witness resistance.

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