Rehearsal or Reality? Navigating the Line Between Witness Performance, Preparation and Coaching

International Arbitration and Litigation attorney Sean Sheely will participate in a London Arbitration Week program examining the boundaries between witness preparation and coaching in international arbitration. Sean and fellow panelists will discuss how approaches to witness preparation vary across legal jurisdictions and how preparation style, demeanor and perceptions can influence witness performance and credibility. Speakers will also explore psychological perspectives on memory and recollection, including how preparation for cross-examination can clarify or potentially distort a witness' story, as well as whether current ethical rules adequately protect the integrity of evidence.