November 8 – 11, 2026
Rethinking the Most Powerful Moment in Your Case
For years, trial lawyers have treated litigation like a two-step process: take the deposition, then win at trial. But more often than not, the outcome is decided long before a jury ever hears the case.
The 4th Annual Depositions Are Trial is built on a different philosophy, one that’ s changing how leading trial lawyers approach their cases from day one: treat every deposition like it matters, because it does. This November, trial lawyers
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from across the country will gather in Nashville for an immersive program designed to sharpen their use of depositions and their understanding of how cases are ultimately won.
Where Cases Begin to Turn
This program focuses on depositions as the foundation of case strategy. Attendees learn how to set clear objectives early, spot opportunities and risks, and use testimony to shape the story carried into trial. From preparation through execution, every move is intentional, designed to strengthen leverage and drive better outcomes.
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