Facilitator Guide

Deposition Notices and Subpoenas

Facilitator Guide

Deposition Notices and Subpoenas

Topic: Depositions
Duration: 1 hr
Format: Remote or in person

What’s covered

Overall deposition planning
Timing of depositions, notices, and subpoenas
Specifics of deposition notices
Specifics of third-party deposition subpoenas

Before the session

Prepare the Attendees

Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.

https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/deposition-notices-and-subpoenas/attendee

Prepare Yourself

Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.

Course

Deposition Notices and Subpoenas

Procedure for noticing or subpoenaing a deposition, examples of a deposition notice and subpoena, and the process of scheduling depositions.
Exercise
PDF

During the session

Part 1: Knowledge Check

Ask attendees these questions to ensure they understand the topic:

What things do you have to consider in planning and scheduling depositions?
Does it matter what order you take the depositions in?
What’s a deposition notice?
Who’s a deposition notice issued to?
When is a deposition subpoena needed?
What information do you need for a deposition subpoena?
How much notice do you need to give witnesses before a deposition?
How do you serve a deposition notice? A subpoena?

Part 2: Group Exercise

Lead a group discussion based on the exercise. To encourage collaboration, divide the attendees into groups to discuss the exercise, then have a representative from each group summarize their views to the larger group. Call on people to share their thoughts and ask others to respond.

Tip for remote sessions: use your web conferencing system’s breakout room feature to divide people into groups.

Part 3: War Stories and Firm Specifics

Share your own experiences and guidance, including:

Anecdotes and war stories (e.g., about a near-disaster or a tough negotiation)
General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
Firm-specific guidance and practices

After the session

To continue their learning, attendees can check out related courses in Hotshot’s Depositions topic.

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