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Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 1 of 4)

Performed by: Roger J. Dodd

Episode 1: Emphasis on Remote (Zoom) Cross featuring Spontaneous Loops and 20 Ways to Keep Control of a Witness

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • One Complete Integrated Trial System

  • Keep Quality, but Save Time in Preparation

  • Controlling Ourselves – Reduce Our Fear and Anxiety

  • The Skill of Listening in Cross-Examination

  • Loops

  • Double Loops  - Works on Expert Cross-Examination

  • Spontaneous Loops

  • Control Techniques in Zoom Applications

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Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 2 of 4)

Featuring: Chuck Rathburn

Episode 2: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Constructive Cross-Examination in both Depositions and Trial

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Verbal Requests for Admissions on Cross-Examination at Depositions

  • Listening in Cross-Examination

  • Storytelling

  • Neuroscience

  • Word Selection

  • Making Their Expert Our Expert

  • Chapters in Depositions and in Zoom Depositions

  • Chapters Based on Feelings

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Constructive Cross-Examination Jan and Susan Design Constructive Cross-Examination Jan and Susan Design

Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 3 of 4)

Performed by: Roger J. Dodd

Episode 3: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Preparations Before the Camera Rolls and Other Considerations

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Techniques that Work Better in Zoom

  • Zoom Fatigue and Solutions

  • Distractions Compared to Live Venues

  • Zoom Focus is Different

  • Distractions That Can be Controlled or Eliminated

  • Solutions when Technology Fails

  • Establishing Protocols that work on Zoom

  • Being Responsible for Entire Team

  • Cross-Talk in Zoom

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Constructive Cross-Examination Jan and Susan Design Constructive Cross-Examination Jan and Susan Design

Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 4 of 4)

Performed by: Roger J. Dodd

Episode 4: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Viewing Considerations and Playing at Trial Considerations

Methods & Techniques Discussed:(not limited to those listed)

  • Handling Documents in Zoom

  • Relevant and Really Relevant in Zoom

  • Rehearsals in Preparations

  • Having Back Ups

  • Where are the Eyes?  Their Importance.

  • Desktop? Laptop? Smartphone?

  • What else is in the Background?

  • Shadows with all the Participants

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