Testimonials (continued)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and can honestly say that not once did the clinic seem boring or uninteresting; I remained captivated and motivated the entire 2 days. I learned valuable techniques and strategies that will guide me in depositions, trial and the way that I look at my cases. Tricia’s critiques and lessons were equally helpful. I enjoyed meeting and getting to know you both and will highly recommend your clinic to fellow counsel.”
— Bonnie, North Carolina
”The course was truly an awesome experience! It got me excited about doing depositions and using them to my client’s advantage. I have been able to see the beauty of the chapters in my depo preparation! I am taking lead on the defendant driver in a cross in two weeks where we have collectively demanded 78 million. I feel so much better prepared with the course and the comfort of the three rules! Of course, I can’t wait to use what I learned in trial, but I loved what you said about cross examining well in depositions. Why have we always been taught to hold back??”
— Meredith, North Carolina
”The clinic was fantastic and endlessly helpful for me. Thanks for the time, energy, and commitment you make to sharing your knowledge and to teaching others. Beginning, to end, and all throughout, it was obvious at the clinic how much you enjoy this and how much you care.”
— Meryl, Maine
“This was an INCREDIBLE experience that I have no doubt has catapulted my development as an attorney.”
— Raj, California
“Learned a lot of new skills and got to practice applying what I learned.”
— Taylor, Louisiana
“Thanks for your directness and teachings. I got so much out of the clinic, more than I initially thought after putting your teachings into practice now that I am home and back in court.”
—Tom, Australia
“I did not know what to expect, but our firm thinks highly of what you guys do and I am so happy I jumped at the opportunity. Our group got so much more out of this than expected. Great feedback.”
— Chad, Louisiana
“It was an honor and a great opportunity to work with one of the best cross-examiners in the country. I believe I am a better cross-examiner after working with you and Matt. Thank you both.”
— Franc, Texas
“I received more out of this than my other CLE combined.”
— Dustin, California
“This Clinic [Alumni Clinic] was amazing. Took my abilities to the next level – again!.”
— Jerry, British Columbia
“Best constructive criticism I’ve had.”
— James, Massachusetts
“It is phenomenally good.”
— Dale, British Columbia
“Perhaps the most important skill I came away with was a dramatic increase in my confidence. I now have a solid system to lean on when preparing for trial. 100% ahead of where I was 2 days ago.”
— Scott, Montana
“I have been to many MCLE programs in the past, and this is one of the best I have ever participated in. It was extremely practical. While I appreciate that doing a program like this in person is usually an optimal experience, doing it in Zoom worked extremely well. As a participant, I certainty do not feel that we missed any material or that there anything we missed that we would have experienced in person.
— Richard, California
“The [improv] actors were phenomenal and gave me exactly the pushback I needed to learn.”
— Blaise, Ohio
“Opened my eyes to new ideas on approaching cross.”
— Daniel, Texas
“It was truly a transformational event for me. Any fear of going to trial is gone and it’s funny now that I have had a chance to reflect, I realize that I actually felt different on day 2 than I did on the first day. The clinic had a major impact on me. You pushed us all really hard without overtly appearing to do so and it was an absolute honor and pleasure to have had the opportunity to learn from you.”
— Jerry, Canada
“Thank you so much for your guidance and thoughtful comments. I learned so much and also had a lot of fun. Your vast experience and approachable teaching style made the course extremely helpful. The input from the other participants was a great enhancement to the learning process.”
— Julie, Canada
“Helped me to redefine techniques, and undo bad habits, and focus on issues.”
— Paul, Louisiana
“Outstanding Clinic.”
— David, California
“There was so much learned.”
— Bibi, United Kingdom
“Best constructive criticism I’ve had.”
— James, Massachusetts
“That was the best spent time I’ve had in the last few years of practicing law, for sure. And by far the best teaching tool out there.”
— Robert, California
“That was the best spent time I’ve had in the last few years of practicing law, for sure. And by far the best teaching tool out there.”
— Robert, California
“I thought initially you all were over-selling how much two days will make a difference. Truth is you undersold it. Excellent.”
— Harold, North Carolina
“I have practiced law for 39 years, tried approximately 200 jury trials and benefited from a lot of good CLE. I learned a whole lot at the original Clinic. When I heard about the Alumni Clinic, my attitude was: “been there, done that, where do I sign?”. The Alumni Clinic definitely lived up to those expectations.”
— John, California
“Confidence boost to take on hard topics.”
— Kimberly, Oklahoma
“Opened my eyes to new ideas on approaching cross.”
— Daniel, Texas
“Best CLE I’ve ever been to for numerous reasons.”
— Ryan, South Carolina
“Amazing. I gained more confidence. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to have attended the clinic and have learned so much over the 2 days.”
— Hillary, Montana
“Your clinic was deeply inspiring. I have never been to anything like it and can’t wait to use all that you and Tricia taught me. We all felt that it built not only our trial skills but our connections to each other. We are a better team having learned from you together”
— Alisa, Washington
“I read the book [Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques by Pozner & Dodd] a few years ago, but this Clinic helped get the technique across much easier.”
— Patrick, South Carolina
“The feedback really helps seeing the cross from another perspective. The suggestions and comments were invaluable. Really helped take the questions to the next level.”
— Erika, California
“The program was worth every penny for attorneys who want to learn, especially for those who have an upcoming trial, the Clinic can sharpen attorney’s skill much quickly than other programs attended.”
— Jenny, California
I learned more in this two day Clinic than I have in my three years of practice. The real-time feedback and tailored critique was invaluable and I am truly grateful for having had the opportunity to participate in this Clinic. The Clinic was great.”
— Whitney, California
“We have done clinics/CLEs/whatever in the past where the talking heads just talk at us and try to sell us their other materials the whole time. This, obviously, was not that. We enjoyed the flow of the clinic, getting better at we do, the banter, the positive atmosphere, constructive criticism, and the actual practical experience. Roger, Matt, and Tricia your critiques were welcome and honest, but always done to build us up. Steve and Olivia, getting the experience of handling all types of personalities was amazing. You guys did an awesome job at keeping us on our feet and in the moment. Aubrey and Kim, everything went perfect! No Zoom issues, lack of materials, or anything to worry about except to show up and work!”
— Chad from Louisiana
“This was a tremendous help.”
— Amber, Louisiana
“It was useful in order to refine/polish my technique.”
— Alejandro, British Columbia
“It was useful in order to refine/polish my technique.”
— Alejandro, British Columbia
“It’s programs like this that reenergizes me when going up against the dark side.”
— Joe, Minnesota
“Learning the Chapter Method and Page Preparation are mind blowing to me. My performance and confidence in depositions and trial will SIGNIFICANTLY improve after the Clinic.”
— Marguerite, California
“I had a great experience. Extremely helpful lessons regarding cross-examination technique and style and very detailed feedback regarding my weaknesses and strengths. I feel much more confident and can’t wait to implement what I learned.”
— John, California
“I think this is the best C.L.E course in the country.”
— Mark, Texas
“I’ll recommend this [Clinic] to anyone who’ll listen.”
— Dan, South Carolina
“I’ll recommend this [Clinic] to anyone who’ll listen.”
— Dan, South Carolina
“Outstanding. The best thing that I have done in years. The hand’s on work was great. It was good to be forced to implement what we were being taught. The exercises including the “clothing” cross was exceptional.”
— John, North Carolina
“Thank you for your hospitality, patience and most of all for sharing your expertise. The DA’s and police throughout Louisiana will not be happy with my cross-examination from this point forward. Your staff are amazing people in their own right and only added to an already great clinic.”
— Glynn, Louisiana
“Definitely the BEST trial work seminar I have ever attended, and I have done a lot of seminars over the years. I learned more than I ever thought I would and a large part of that is from the other participants. I will be back again for another round of becoming a better trial lawyer.”
— John, North Carolina
“Loved it. Ready to work on the feedback I received.”
— Jeff, Louisiana
“Thank you for such an incredible & impactful couple of days.”
— Anonymous
“Quite easily the most useful & productive Clinic I’ve attended.”
— Paul, Louisiana
“Excellent couple of days! I am very grateful that you make time to do these workshops. There is no other learning activity like this. You guys do a great job!”
— Robert, Wisconsin
“I think it was very beneficial. I saw all participants improve over two days. I think it was good the [improv] actors’ characters were tailored to the participants to challenge them to grow and learn.”
— Meagan, Louisiana
“I came in scared to death and feel so much better after the second day - learned so many new things that will help my trial practice.”
— Christine, North Carolina
“The enjoyment of us getting together again, it truly was a great experience for me personally and no doubt all the brothers. I’ve left with fresh ideas and new and better approaches to work on with my cross-examination skills. The fellowship, laughter and good fun - and that of making new friends colleagues are but the icing.”
— Harley from West Virginia
“I loved it.”
— Trey, Louisiana
“I have been putting your methods to good use, and have even been tapped to present a program on cross to the state bar. Go figure. Your program was what helped me get to the next level. Many thanks.”
— Ben, Illinois
“You and Matt started a cross-examination movement in our firm that is going to take us to new heights.”
— Paul, Louisiana
“Specific suggestions after real time cross-examination is the absolute best method of teaching.”
— Gloria, Nevada
“The Clinic was exceptional. It has expended my arsenal for cross-examination.”
— Mike, Georgia
“The use of direct questions and total control of the witness is an invaluable technique and something I can’t believe I haven’t used more.”
— Alex, California
“Definitely the BEST trial work seminar I have ever attended, and I have done a lot of seminars over the years. I learned more than I ever thought I would and a large part of that is from the other participants. I will be back again for another round of becoming a better trial lawyer.”
— John, North Carolina
“I sought to sharpen my trial skills and this course was the right one.”
— Robert, Nevada
“I really learned a lot. It was a tremendously rewarding experience.”
— Mark, Texas
“Great information and feedback. Practical exercises.”
— Bryan, California
“Great feedback and discussion.”
— Matt, Louisiana
“Very pleased. I learned a lot.”
— Resh, Utah
“Practice with these [improv] actors were excellent. Critiques were also excellent.”
— Mitch, South Carolina
“Hard, hard work and very useful.”
— Joe, Utah
“Unique and beyond excellent.”
— Jim, California
“Helped with organization and goals.”
— Jennifer, Nevada
“As you know my case load is monstrous. It was hard to take two days from my practice. The clinic was well worth it. It is astonishing what your changes did to my ability to tell the story through cross-examination. Now juries see the story I tell through cross.”
— Mike
“Your words were so inspiring. It was an honour to have participated in the clinic and to have learned from you. I am so proud to be your friend as well. Your unparalleled passion and compassion which has the power to sweep up and persuade people. I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us in the two days. All the blood, sweat and tears to get there was totally worth it. I will never be able to repay you for everything you have done for me.”
— Mary, Canada
“I now have a true method to use in approaching cross-exam. I gained many tools like looping and spontaneous loops.”
— Brian, North Carolina
Very informative and helpful. It is good to get the critique in real time.”
— Jesse, California
“Practice with the [improv] actors was very helpful. I liked the open, non-competitive forum.”
— Suzanne, Oklahoma
“This is hands down the best instructional class I have taken. The sample crosses and feedback were invaluable.”
— Andrew, California
“Doing problems outside my area pushed me more. It’s the best CLE I’ve ever had.”
— Dylan, North Carolina
“You guys are amazing and put on an incredible clinic. I’ve heard from just about everyone and you’re getting rave reviews across the board. The father-son team is also awesome.”
— Ben, Maine
”As a young lawyer, the Clinic gave me the confidence to know I can do a successful cross.”
— Will, North Carolina
”Incredible experience! I came with no to minimal knowledge and leaving a much more confident lawyer.”
— Kyle, Maine
”Best CLE I’ve ever done. Not even close, really. I don’t think I’ve ever worked on my lawyering this rigorously.”
— Taylor, Maine
”Gave direction, purpose, plan to do direct.”
— Tucker, Maine
“The instruction and guidance I picked up in New Orleans [Clinic] has made our entire firm better.”
— Gerald, Louisiana
“This is by far the most satisfying and powerful seminar I have been to.”
— Andrew, Texas
“The course was extremely helpful. I cant wait to try my new tools out in the courtroom.”
— Monique, Texas
“Awesome. Great experience. A great learning opportunity.”
— Kyler, Utah
“I think I would benefit from taking the clinic again. I had a blast!”
— Libbie, California
“Excellent seminar. I enjoyed your teaching approach a great deal.”
— Richard, California
“Learning about Chapters was helpful. Learning to focus on facts, not conclusions, was helpful.”
— Jordan, Utah
“This experience has completely changed my perspective and approach to trial. The methods and techniques that I learned at the clinic has revolutionized my practice. This clinic was a career changing opportunity.”
— Shane, Midwest
“Hands down the most instructive, impactful, and inspirational seminar I’ve done in my career.”
— Jason, California
“Exceeded my expectations. The small group and Steve and Olivia really made this educational and humbling.”
— Brandon, Louisiana
“I’ve had a lot of success bringing cases to a rapid close using Roger’s approach”
— Joe, Utah
“Two days of interactive exercises exclusively on cross-examination utilizing the method set forth in his book. This is not a seminar where you sit and listen to lectures. You are on your feet and actively doing cross-examinations. The clinic is constructive criticism and advice. The clinic utilized two professional [improv] actors to play witnesses for the fact patterns so the experience is as real as you can get outside of actual trial. By the conclusion of the second day we were all as tired as you would be at the end of a trial.”
— Mike, Seattle
“I came back from a Dodd Clinic in Utah and it was great!!! Eight experienced attorneys, from around the country, meeting with Roger and utilizing his methodologies, from his book. Professional [improv] actors, who aided the clinic, by playing difficult witnesses, to a cross in a safe environment. The feed back was tremendous, and being confident, that you can control, almost any witness is a positive force needed, to win, at trial. I urge everyone who as interest in being proficient in cross, to attend if possible. Next best thing is to buy the book by Dodd. Advantage in cross clinic, is you can read the book and the author is there to point out to exactly what he meant and not what you may have thought. The Dodd Clinic, in my opinion, is a game changer in trial.”
— Barry, Florida
“I wish I had had the opportunity as a law student to see the sort of course Mr. Dodd and Ms. Kuendig present; I believe it will be life-changing to certain students. Mr. Dodd and Ms. Kuendig teach their students the most terrifying of the trial skills: cross-examination. Every litigator’s nightmare is the runaway witness, the one that beats the examining attorney. Mr. Dodd and Ms. Kuendig show and teach an approach that relies on the utmost preparation and is, consequently, almost fool-proof. It’s a system, it’s logical, and it’s fascinating to hear in action.”
— Patricia, South Carolina
“I feel like I learned more in 2 days than I have in 3 years on my own. I left Utah excited about the future! I am excited to put everything I learned to work and I am ready to kick the door down as I run into the next level of my practice! I truly feel that I will benefit from this experience.”
— Zach, Louisiana
“The ‘real life’ implementation and skills we learned were invaluable. I really enjoyed the comradery and learning from all the participants.”
— Vernon, North Carolina
“Y’all helped me to understand how a cross is supposed to look and how detailed it should be.”
— Chance, Louisiana
“Gained a great foundation for cross. Learned skills I will use forever.”
— John, Utah
“The [improv] actors were phenomenal and gave me exactly the pushback I needed to learn.”
— Blaise, Ohio
“I left so energized and excited about being a trial lawyer. I tried a jury trial within two weeks, and was so ready. I was patient with myself, I really slowed down, listened and never left the officer/prosecuting witness wiggle away. I learned so much and was legitimately inspired during the two days.”
— Kyler from Utah
“Since I left the clinic I hammered two of their experts with an extended chapter on -this is your best work- and some other things.”
— Aaron, California
“I attended your Houston Texas course and it has changed my life. I find these opportunities helpful because I get to take a magnifying glass to myself and decide consciously to abandon fear and control...MYSELF! Your returning student for life.”
— Tamara, California
“I’m an everyday street lawyer, so I was a little concerned about how much I was spending. Now that I have taken the seminar, it’s not accurate to say that I got money’s worth. I think I owe you more money. Obviously you have to have [improv] actors of the quality of Olivia and Steve to provide a realistic working environment, but I was continually amazed at how focused, how individualized, and how helpful the post cross critiques were. If I can remember half of what I learned, and execute half of that, my clients will be a lot better off.”
— Mitch, South Carolina
“Done this Clinic more than once. I get better every time..“
— Jerry, Canada
“Focusing on just the witness and advocate was really easy.”
— Bibi, United Kingdom
“It is phenomenally good.”
— Dale, British Columbia
“Excellent replica of the courtroom experience. The feedback was succinct and effective.”
— Robert, California
“The Clinic [Alumni Clinic] again got me focusing on pacing and listening. You have given me an even greater confidence that my skill set is stronger than I thought.”
— Chuck, Indiana
“This Clinic has made me a better lawyer. Helped me build my skills and confidence with cross-examination. It was an awesome experience and well worth the commitment.”
— Loretta, Louisiana
“I truly enjoyed the CLE!“
— Terryl, Montana
“Great instruction and experience!”
— Michael, Missouri
“Truly helped with confidence.”
— Scott, South Carolina
“I felt like I drank from the firehose and came out with so many new skills that I cannot wait to use.”
— John, Utah
“Thank you so much for your guidance and thoughtful comments. I learned so much and also had a lot of fun. Your vast experience and approachable teaching style made the course extremely helpful. The input from the other participants was a great enhancement to the learning process.”
— Julie, Canada
“I cannot express how much more confident I feel in Cross. Chapter Method absolutely makes sense.”
— Debra, Ohio
I learned so much and enjoyed getting to know you both. I have a jury trial next week and I’ve implemented your techniques to the fullest! Waking in with much more confidence than I otherwise would have, thanks to you!
— Amber from Louisiana
“Can’t express enough my gratitude for all the energy you sacrificed for us, and me particularly, at the seminar.”
— Richard from Colorado
“It was a great learning experience, great friends new and old, great city and all around great time.”
— Scott from South Carolina
“You guys did an amazing job. I took the deposition of a treating VA physician today and really enjoyed having the new tools.”
— Toby from Texas
“I have been to many MCLE programs in the past, and this is one of the best I have ever participated in. It was extremely practical. While I appreciate that doing a program like this in person is usually an optimal experience, doing it in Zoom worked extremely well. As a participant, I certainly do not feel that we missed any material or that there is anything we missed that we would have experienced in person.”
— Richard from California
“I have been putting your methods to good use, and have even been tapped to present a program on cross to the state bar. Go figure. Your program was what helped me get to the next level. Many thanks.”
— Ben from Illinois
“I learned the importance of sequencing, looping, and the importance of eye contact. It was great.”
— Ryan, Louisiana
“Helped crystalize my thinking, break bad habits and learn new techniques.”
— Brian, California
“The [improv] actors were amazing! So helpful. I feel like I am much more confident in the courtroom.”
— Ashley, Oklahoma
“The hands on experience was invaluable. Great coaching. Great acting.”
— Tim, Ohio
“It was truly a transformational event for me. Any fear of going to trial is gone and it’s funny now that I have had a chance to reflect, I realize that I actually felt different on day 2 than I did on the first day. The clinic had a major impact on me. You pushed us all really hard without overtly appearing to do so and it was an absolute honor and pleasure to have had the opportunity to learn from you.”
— Jerry from Canada
“This has been the most useful Clinic I’ve ever been in start to finish.“
— Clay, South Carolina
“Your class was the most beneficial learning experience of my career.”
— Troy, Georgia
“Helped me to label and organize my approach to cross-examination.”
— Dan, South Carolina
“I hope this transcript can be used to illustrate just how damned valuable your clinic has been, or the gift that keeps on giving.”
— Rich, Colorado
“After my opening the judge called us into the chambers, and made forceful nudges for settlement on the issues I raised. The judge had adopted my theme, and eventually opponent did when we spoke in the hall during the trial. Pretty awesome.”
— Linda, Midwest
“I attended Roger’s program in Utah a couple years ago. It was great! As helpful as the seminar, has been staying in touch with Roger since then. I taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor for many years and Roger is an amazing source of great ideas for how to make the class better. Such a great, generous, helpful guy, in addition to being one of the true leaders in helping us all represent our clients to the best of our abilities.Roger’s new book that he wrote with his son, Matthew, is a must-read. Cross-Examination for Depositions”
— Bob, Wisconsin
“I learned more about myself, my strengths and my weaknesses, in those 2 days, than I have learned at any seminar ever, hands down!”
— Barbara, California
“I enjoyed the workshop. It was unlike any CLE I’ve ever been to. With the preparation beforehand and being on your feet and the interaction amongst your peers. I feel like it was helpful and I’m glad I took the course.”
— Evonne, North Carolina
“Very well organized, focused on the key skills. Instruction helpful and actionable. Actors were great. This was great. Nothing like getting real feedback on real case salutations. All instructors did a great job on giving encouragement and pushing for even better results.”
— Roger, Georgia
“I have learned from wonderful teaches but never more in 2 days than this Clinic. Roger, Tricia, Steve & Olivia taught cross-examination at the highest level. This is very focused instruction. This is an outstanding program. The teaching was very specific. The exercises were challenging. The system is very understandable and practical.”
— Charles, Wisconsin
“The Clinic showed me how to create an effective cross when the facts are few or in dispute. It showed me that my crosses in past cases could have been more effective to advance the theory of the case. I liked the program format and have already signed up for the one day Clinic.”
— John, Maryland
“Zoom just makes sense. No travel time. 100% learning.”
— Roger, Georgia
“Objective feedback on weaknesses and bad habits”
— Sarah, California
“At my level of experience [over 20 years], I jut can find another impartial outside observer offering unbiased feedback, so attending this Clinic is invaluable.”
— Matt, Illinois
“Cross-examining expert actors was like being in court. Very real.“
— Franc, Texas
“Fantastic confidence builder on cross-exam and fact evaluation.”
— John, Carolina
“Great experience. It was a supportive environment for testing myself. I left with a clear sense of where I can improve.”
— Brian, California
“The clinic was fantastic. The process is very accessible. I am a better lawyer today. I did a number on a guy this morning.”
— Wade, Texas
“The best clinic/CLE/seminar I have been to. It was engaging, entertaining and informative.”
— Joe, South Carolina
“Very well organized, focused on the key skills. Instruction helpful and actionable. Actors were great. This was great. Nothing like getting real feedback on real case situations. All instructors did a great job on giving encouragement and pushing for even better results.”
— Roger, Georgia
“I have learned from wonderful teaches but never more in 2 days than this Clinic. Roger, Tricia, Steve & Olivia taught cross-examination at the highest level. This is very focused instruction. This is an outstanding program. The teaching was very specific. The exercises were challenging. The system is very understandable and practical.”
— Charles, Wisconsin
“The Clinic showed me how to create an effective cross when the facts are few or in dispute. It showed me that my crosses in past cases could have been more effective to advance the theory of the case. I liked the program format and have already signed up for the one day Clinic.”
— John, Maryland
“I thoroughly enjoyed this. The exercises pushed me out of my comfort zone which was amazing.”
— Kenneth, Louisiana