Session
Deposition Preparedness....What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Good deposition testimony starts with making a good decision in the first place. Once that decision is made and you're forced to defend it, success depends on knowing the facts inside and out and knowing the ins and outs of the deposition and trial process. Preparation and concentration are key. Playing defense is the only good offense in deposition testimony. Find out how in this interactive session.
Key Objectives
- Identify what you should do before you ever get sued to be a good witness at trial.
- Apply "the rules" of good testimony.
- Recognize ways good lawyers make good people into bad witnesses.
Dan Herrington
Chief Administrative Officer at Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Dan Herrington was named Chief Administrative Officer of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas on Dec. 7, 2023. As CAO, Dan leads HR, Training and Development, and Campus Services. He joined the Coops after a 27-year career with Friday, Eldredge & Clark where he advised employers in all areas of labor and employment law. He practiced before the EEOC, OSHA, NLRB, DOL, Arkansas Supreme Court and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. A strong suit was preparing witnesses. Twice voted a top attorney by readers of Arkansas Business, Dan was recognized nationally in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Mid-South Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. He was named by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" in labor and employment litigation in 2016 and 2018 and in 2021 in labor law/management. Dan completed his BS in Business Management at ASU Jonesboro and his JD at Bowen, graduating with high honors. Dan was CAHRA’s 2019 Member of the Year.