The Advocacy Podcast

2. Roger Dodd: A Masterclass in Cross-Examination

The Advocacy Podcast

Show Notes

Highly regarded trial attorney Roger Dodd takes host Bibi Badejo through his top 10 tips on cross-examination. Roger is best known, in the words of judges and legal analysts, as the “foremost expert in cross-examination in the world”, having authored and co-authored essential legal texts in the area, including Cross-Examination: The Science and Techniques. He also teaches cross-examination at the specialist Roger Dodd Trial Clinic. A Board Certified Specialist in both criminal and civil litigation for over 20 years, Roger has represented clients in legal matters since 1976. He has also been a lecturer, expert witness, and a teacher in all 50 states of the US, the District of Columbia, Russia, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean locations. Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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