Cross-Examination Skills

Despite what you have been taught, on the rare occasion and with proper training, you can win a case on cross-examination. Join us to learn from leading and skilled civil and criminal counsel as they candidly share how to craft the killer cross-examination. 

Topics of discussion will include:

• How to develop and execute a killer cross-examination.
• Key goals of an effective cross-examination.
• Lessons learned the hard way.
• The inherent unpredictability and the importance of planning
• How to stay in control.

The wait is finally over! TLA’s Skills Development: How to Succeed at Killer Cross Examination PART 2 is here!

Despite what you have been taught, on the rare occasion and with proper training, you can win a case on cross-examination.  

Discover the secrets to winning cases through cross-examination with our esteemed panel of skilled civil and criminal counsel. Join us online over lunch as they reveal the art of crafting the perfect (and killer) cross-examination.

Key topics of discussion will include:

• How to develop you own unique cross-examination style.
• Effective cross-examination strategies for handling various witness types, including child, expert, professional, sympathetic, and untruthful witnesses
• How to effectively use discovery or preliminary inquiry to set up success at trial. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your courtroom skills and elevate your practice. Register now to secure your spot!

This session provides practical guidance on the effective impeachment of witnesses in litigation. Our expert counsel will explore the strategic use of prior inconsistent statements, bias, character evidence, and contradiction to challenge a witness's credibility. The session includes real-case examples, discussion of evidentiary rules, and ethical considerations. Ideal for litigators, both criminal and civil, seeking to sharpen their courtroom advocacy and cross-examination techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the legal foundations for impeaching a witness.
• Identify the various methods and grounds for impeachment.
• Apply strategic and ethical considerations during cross-examination.
• Enhance trial advocacy through practical examples and case law.

Mastering the art of impeachment is essential for persuasive advocacy—this session will give you the tools to do just that.