city
👋 Hello! It looks like you're visiting from the US. Do you want to visit our American site?
👋 Hello! It looks like you're visiting from the UK. Do you want to visit our UK site?
👋 Hello! It looks like you're visiting from Australia. Do you want to visit our Australian site?
×
SmokeballArrow iconLegal ResourcesArrow iconOn-demand WebinarsArrow icon

The Art of Cross-Examination: Effective Techniques & Strategies

The Art of Cross-Examination: Effective Techniques & Strategies

The Art of Cross-Examination: Effective Techniques & Strategies

For litigators at any level preparing for trial or refining courtroom skills
Learn effective cross-examination techniques from a board-certified trial attorney
Gain control, expose weaknesses in testimony, and strengthen your case strategy

What attendees are saying:

"This was one of the best, most useful CLE's I have listened to." -Sherri W.
"Good presentation for those starting out or with less court room experience." -Christopher R.
"Excellent! Perfection! A masterclass!" -Tristian H.
Heather King
Attorney
Jordan Turk
Attorney and Director of Education & Attorney Development at Smokeball
Read TranscriptExplore other Webinars

About this session

When done well, cross-examination can expose inconsistencies, weaken opposing testimony, and reinforce your argument. Done poorly, it can backfire tremendously, giving the witness more credibility and ultimately damaging your case.

‍

This on-demand webinar is designed to give you practical, real-world techniques to approach cross-examination with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or preparing for your first trial, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, stay in control, and get the answers you want. In this on-demand webinar, board-certified attorney Heather King, a Shareholder at KoonsFuller, will give you cross-examination strategies that you can use immediately. No fluff, no abstract concepts... just real-world tips that work.

‍

In this free on-demand webinar, you'll learn:

How to plan and structure your questions for maximum impact
How to keep the witness from dodging, rambling, or undermining your case
What not to do when cross-examining a witness

More resources:

Improving Legal Outcomes with Advanced eDiscovery Software

Build Better Litigation Efficiencies

How to Automate Legal Documents with Smokeball

Looking for more?

Don’t Click That! Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals

In this eye-opening CLE, attorney Jordan Turk will demystify cybersecurity for the modern law practice. You’ll learn how to recognize common threats, implement practical safeguards, and meet your ethical duty of competence, without needing an IT degree.

15 Things I Wish I’d Learned in Law School

Join attorney Jordan Turk for a candid, practical session that covers the lessons every lawyer wishes they’d learned sooner, from an attorney who’s been there, made the mistakes, and lived to tell the tale (mostly).

Integrating AI Into Your Daily Law Practice: Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations

In this eye-opening CLE, attorney Jordan Turk will demystify cybersecurity for the modern law practice. You’ll learn how to recognize common threats, implement practical safeguards, and meet your ethical duty of competence, without needing an IT degree.