Every question you ask should not only extract information but strategically shape the case for a winning trial narrative. Sach Oliver will teach you how to take control of depositions, turn them into trial-defining moments, and frame every question with purpose.
You’ll learn:

• The Trucking 30(b)(6) Corporate Representative Deposition – Dig the safety hole and lower the trucking company into it. Learn how to structure your questioning to expose safety failures, establish liability, and lock in corporate admissions that will be undeniable at trial.
• The Top 10 Worst Things for the Defense – Discover how to uncover and frame the most damaging admissions that shift the balance of power in your favor. Learn how to control witness responses, force truthful answers, and use precision word choiceto box in the defense.
• Turning Depositions into Trial Strategy – Every deposition is an opportunity to build the narrative you want jurors to hear. Learn how to translate deposition testimony into compelling themes, create visuals that reinforce key admissions, and execute a questioning strategy that sets up powerful cross-examinations.
• Mastering Word Choice & Visual Strategy – The way you ask a question shapes how a witness responds. Learn to craft language and visual framing that push witnesses toward revealing the truth, making their admissions even more impactful in front of a jury.
• Executing a Trial-Driven Deposition Plan – Go beyond routine questioning. Develop a step-by-step strategy for each deposition that aligns with your trial goals, closing argument, and damages presentation.

Dan Ambrose will train you in the micro skills of persuasion and presence, ensuring that every word, gesture, and pause amplifies your case’s impact. Through intensive coaching, you’ll develop the physical and vocal mastery necessary to make jurors not only listen—but believe.
You’ll learn:

• Commanding Presence from the First Word – Learn how to step into the courtroom with confidence, eliminate nervous energy, and project authority that makes jurors trust you before you even speak.
• Precision in Vocal Delivery – Master the cadence, pacing, and pausing needed to emphasize key points, control the emotional flow of your argument, and ensure jurors absorb every critical fact.
• Aligning Body Language with Message – Develop congruence between words and actions by using intentional gestures, glance control, and purposeful movement to reinforce your case themes and make your arguments feel natural and compelling.
• Maximizing the Impact of Depositions in Trial – Convert deposition admissions into trial moments that captivate jurors. Learn how to mirror deponent body language and intonation, use visual reenactments effectively, and deliver testimony in a way that makes it unforgettable.
• The Art of Emotional Connection – Jurors won’t just remember what you say—they’ll remember how you made them feel. Learn how to control your emotional state, project authenticity, and build genuine connections that make your client’s story impossible to ignore.
• By refining these micro skills, you’ll transform the way you present, persuading jurors on a subconscious level and ensuring your arguments resonate beyond logic—into belief.

Students must bring a case to work on, complete prep assignments, and attend weekly Zoom meetings. You will record and review your presentations multiple times. This preparation ensures that you arrive ready to make the most of the bootcamp.