The Executive Guide to Depositions
Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing offers a free guide to aid with preparation of business executives for depositions, titled “The Executive Guide to Depositions.”
The guide offers such practial tips as number three: “Steer Clear of Innuendo.” On that tip, the guide says, “Executives might be tempted t0 aim disparaging comments at the opposing side during a deposition. Avoiding this urge can be difficult when opposing counsel is peppering an executive with questions designed to impugn his or her credibility, competency and intellect. But resisting the temptation can prevent depositions from careening into chaos.”
Some of the other tips include how to handle ego, the importance of practicing, the lesson that depositions are not normal conversation, and more.
