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CLE Programs

May 18 - 19, 2026

The 2026 Steve Houck Antitrust Deposition Advocacy Skills Program

The 2026 Steve Houck Antitrust Deposition Advocacy Skills Program

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

(Mandatory Virtual Program Orientation)
 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

(Mandatory Virtual Lecture)

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

(Mandatory Virtual Session)
 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 18, 2026 to Tuesday, May 19, 2026

(Mandatory In-Person Lectures & Sessions)
 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jacob K. Javits Federal Building
 26 Federal Plaza 

New York, NY 10278
17.5 MCLE Credits
3.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 14.5 Skills
The Steve Houck Antitrust Deposition Advocacy Skills Program focuses on planning for discovery depositions in an antitrust case, conducting information gathering and admission seeking depositions as well as defending depositions. The program will provide participants with opportunities to perform in a simulated deposition setting, followed by individual faculty critique. These performance workshops will be supplemented by lectures on specific issues relating to deposition practice.

Deadline For Submissions is Friday, April 24, 2026
APPLY HERE: 

Pricing
Antitrust Law Section Member: 
$1,100
NYSBA Member: 
$1,200
Non-NYSBA Member: 
$1,495
Early Bird pricing for all membership levels if application received by April 3: $900

Limited Scholarship Opportunities Available

*Scholarships are available to attorneys within their first ten years of practice who meet applicable eligibility criteria. 

Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and early submission is encouraged.

SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Zoom Program Orientation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.  – 6:30 p.m. Zoom Program Introduction & Lecture
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Zoom Program Session – Deposition Planning and Strategy Sessions
DAY 1 – Monday, May 18, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Introduction
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Performance Workshop # 1 – Starting the Deposition and Inquiry into Preliminary Matters: Deposition of [Plaintiff Witness]
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Performance Workshop # 2 – Starting the Deposition and Inquiry into Preliminary Matters: Deposition of [Defense Witness]
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Performance Workshop # 3 – Information Gathering and Using Exhibits: Deposition of [Defense Witness]
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Performance Workshop # 4 – Information Gathering and Using Exhibits: Deposition of [Plaintiff Witness]
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lecture/Demonstration
DAY 2 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Performance Workshop # 5 – Information Gathering and Using Exhibits: Deposition of [Defense Witness]
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Performance Workshop # 6 – Information Gathering and Using Exhibits Deposition of [Plaintiff Witness]
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Performance Workshop # 7 – Obtaining Admissions and Theory Testing: Deposition of [Plaintiff Witness]
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Performance Workshop # 8 – Theory Testing and Obtaining Admissions: Deposition of [Defense Witness]
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Discussion/Program Wrap up
Please note that the first two days of the program, which are held virtually, will be eligible for Areas of Professional Practice credit only, as Skills credit cannot be awarded for virtual sessions. Newly admitted attorneys (admitted within the past two years) must attend the in-person sessions on May 18–19, 2026 at the New York City location in order to receive Skills credit. Skills credit cannot be earned through the virtual sessions.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor! 
Cornerstone Research
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors!
Start Date:
  • May 18, 2026
End Date:
  • May 19, 2026
Start Time:
  • 8:30 AM
End Time:
  • 5:00 PM
Areas Of Professional Practice Credit(s):
  • 3.5
Skills Credit(s):
  • 14.5
Total Credit(s):
  • 18.0
Region:
  • New York City
Address:
  • Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building
    26 Federal Plaza 6th Floor Conference Center
    New York, NY 10278
Format:
  • In-Person
Product Code:
  • ANTI5181926
Section Member Price: $1,100.00
NYSBA Member Price: $1,200.00 Join (or renew) for special member pricing
Non-Member Price: $1,495.00
Sponsoring Committee Group
  • Antitrust Law Section
  • Committee on Continuing Legal Education
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