Richard W. Boone, Jr.

Richard W. Boone, Jr. (Partner-New York, NY) will co-present a 90-minute interactive BARBRI CLE webinar “Deposition Sanctions for Counsel and Witness Misconduct: Evasive Answers, Coaching, Consults During Breaks” on January 28, 2026, focusing on deposition misconduct and the increasing willingness of courts to impose costly sanctions on attorneys and witnesses alike. The session will address the real-world pressures and practical challenges faced by both deposing and defending counsel, including evasive witnesses, speaking objections, suspected witness coaching during breaks, and risks associated with remote depositions. Rich also will discuss strategies for building a meticulous, thorough record, pursuing and defending against monetary and dispositive sanctions, and using practical tools such as videotaping misconduct and crafting tailored relief requests. Perhaps most importantly, attendees will gain insight into identifying, avoiding, and preventing sanctionable behavior, an essential skill for any litigator navigating high-stakes discovery matters in state and federal courts.