ÿþ<title>Strategic Discovery - Schedule and Faculty</title> <p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 24px"> <b><font face="Arial" size="3">Strategic Discovery</font></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"><b> <font face="Arial" color="#CC6633" size="3">Schedule and Faculty </font></b></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="12" cellpadding="0" id="table1"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" valign="top" width="100%"> <span lang="EN"> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">8:30  9:00 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">CHECK-IN &amp; CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">9:00  9:15 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Strategic Discovery: The Big Picture<br> </b>Your course chair provides an overview of the discovery rules, common types of discovery disputes, and how to stay focused on the big picture throughout the discovery process. <br> <i> Will Stute</i></font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">9:15  10:00 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Leveling the Playing Field in Discovery<br> </b>Two experienced litigators discuss how you can level the playing field when opposing counsel is more experienced or brings greater resources to the case. They will also share proactive steps you can take to prevent problems at the outset of litigation. <br> <i> Mary Cullen Yeager &amp; E. Michelle Drake</i></font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">10:00  10:45 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>How to Get What You Need Without Being a Jerk: The Art of Being Appropriately Aggressive<br> </b>The speakers will address techniques for conducting effective written discovery and for taking and defending depositions. They will also share advice on how to prioritize your discovery, how to assert yourself in litigation, how to pick your battles, and when to compromise.<br> <i> Steven E. Rau &amp; Annamarie A. Daley</i></font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">10:45  11:00 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">QUESTIONS &amp; ANSWERS</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">11:00  11:15 a.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">BREAK</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">11:15 a.m.  12:00 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>In-House Perspectives on Discovery Disputes<br> </b>A panel of local in-house counsel shares their perspectives on discovery disputes, including:</font></p> <ul> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">How involved do clients want to be with discovery planning? </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">When should outside counsel check with the client about a discovery dispute? </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">How can outside counsel best share information with their clients? </font></li> </ul> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"><i> <font face="Arial" size="2"> Scott Piering, Eric C. Sjoding &amp; Sarah B. Stroebel <br>  Will Stute (moderator)</font></i></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">12:00  1:00 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">LUNCH (on your own)</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">1:00  1:45 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Understanding Litigation Bullies: Why Do They Act That Way and What Can I Do About It?<br> </b>Workplace trainer and consultant, Fran Sepler explores commonly asked questions about litigation bullies and their behavior, including:</font></p> <ul> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">What are some common traits of litigation bullies? </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">How common is bullying by adults? </font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Can you set rules for interacting with bullies to limit or discourage their bullying behavior? </font></li> </ul> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"><i> <font face="Arial" size="2"> Fran Sepler</font></i></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">1:45  2:30 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>When the Opposing Lawyer Crosses the Line: Effective Responses to 10 Common Discovery Abuses <br> </b>The speakers will explain strategies for responding to these written discovery and deposition tactics:</font></p> <ol style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Stalling</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Coaching witnesses</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Providing too little or too much information</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Misquoting prior answers</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Inflicting excessive costs on opposing party</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Repetitive questioning</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Irrelevant requests</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Canned discovery</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Withholding evidence</font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Baseless assertions of privilege</font> </li> </ol> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"><i> <font face="Arial" size="2"> Vincent D. Louwagie &amp; Eric J. Rucker</font></i></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">2:30  2:45 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">QUESTIONS &amp; ANSWERS</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">2:45  3:00 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">BREAK</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">3:00  3:45 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Judicial Intervention in Discovery Disputes: When to Call the Judge and What to Ask For<br> </b>A panel of judges will provide insights into how judges handle discovery disputes; including when to call the judge for help, how they evaluate motions to compel, and when you should ask for sanctions.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"><i> <font face="Arial" size="2"> Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes, Judge William H. Leary III &amp; Judge Tony N. Leung<br>  Link Christin &amp; Will Stute (moderators)</font></i></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">3:45  4:45 p.m.</font></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Interactive Ethics: When Do Aggressive Tactics Become Ethical Violations?<br> <font color="#cc6633"><i>1.0 ethics credit applied for<br> </i></font></b>Using the audience response system and a series of discovery hypotheticals, this session will explore the ethical lines you should not cross. The speakers will also discuss when you should report someone for unethical behavior in discovery.<br> <i> Terrence J. Fleming &amp; Will Stute</i></font></span></td> </tr> </table>