Cross Examination Masterclass
Cross examination is one of the most difficult skills for young practitioners to develop. This workshop provides an opportunity to conduct mock cross examinations with 20 experts from Kroll and AlixPartners before a live tribunal and receive feedback.
Participants will be arranged into teams of two to analyze mock damages expert reports and prepare cross examination outlines. On the day of the workshop, the event will begin with a one-hour panel from leading practitioners providing guidance on how to conduct an effective cross examination. Counsel teams will then have an opportunity to cross examine the opposing side’s experts and make submissions before a live tribunal. Participants with 7+ years of practice are encouraged to serve as arbitrators.
Program schedule:
2:00 - 3:00 PM - “How to conduct an effective cross examination” (speakers: Greg Litt (Skadden), Lisa Snow (Snowbridge Global Advisory)
3:00 - 3:15 - Break
3:15 - 4:45 - Cross examinations & closing arguments (~45 min per side)
4:45 - 5:00 - Feedback from tribunals