Friday, February 18, 2011

SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming CLE

“Multicultural Witness Preparation: Learn Why There Are Very Few Ford “Pintos” in Brazil and Other Helpful Miscommunication Anecdotes”


Date/Time: March 10th , 2011, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Topic/Speakers:

Description:

This seminar is designed to provide attorneys with the information and skills that will aid them in preparing witnesses for trials and depositions. While focus on prepping witnesses from non-American backgrounds, the techniques outlined will provide practitioners useful tips on how to handle people from any walk of life. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to deal and communicate with foreign clients as well as receive tips on effective cross cultural communication. Attendees will also gain an understanding of “what not to do” when dealing with multi-cultural witnesses and clients.

Location:

TSONGAS LITIGATION CONSULTING, INC
Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 2450,
Seattle, Washington 98104

Credits: CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys
Total: 1.5
Ethics: 0
General: 1.5

Fee: Free for IPS Section Members
$35.00 for all others. Attorneys receive Section membership.

Registration:Registration is open but space will be limited. We would appreciate hearing from you beforehand to ensure that enough seats are available.

Register Online at:http://www.mywsba.org/Default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=6050

Questions: Section Representative contact information for this CLE:
Name: Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm: Adorno & Yoss
Telephone #: (206) 869-4040
E-mail: sqadri@adorno.com