Cross by Camera, Part 3: Cross Discipline: Building Cross-Examination Skills with Practical Improv Techniques - On Demand CLE
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In part three of the Cross by Camera series, world renowned trial lawyer Roger J. Dodd works with professional improv actors, Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa, to connect the disciplines of cross-examination and improvisation. In 90 minutes, the presenters walk you through easy-to-follow strategies and introduce practical skills that will help you master case-winning cross-examination techniques. You'll learn easy-to-use exercises that you’ll be able to directly apply to trial because, just like in improv, nothing in the courtroom is scripted.
Topics include:
- Using leading questions and one-fact-at-a-time to build a clear narrative
- Storytelling, from general to the specific
- Advanced cross-examination rules
- The importance of word selection
- Improv and spontaneous looping
- Using “yes, and” techniques and active listening
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Speakers
Roger J. Dodd
Roger J. Dodd has active offices in Park City, Utah (Dodd Law), Valdosta, Georgia (Dodd and Burnham), and Jacksonville, Florida (Spohrer and Dodd) where he practices trial work of all types. This includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and domestic relations. He has been listed in Best Lawyers for more than 20 years. He is one of a handful of lawyers nationally who are listed in Super Lawyers in more than one state simultan... Learn More
