30(b)(6) Corporate Representative Deposition

Covers both sides of FRCP 30(b)(6) depositions: drafting topic notices and examination outlines (taking), and analyzing topics, selecting designees, and preparation (defending).

Quick Start

1. Determine role: taking or defending
2. If taking → draft topic list (Part A), then build examination outline
3. If defending → analyze noticed topics (Part B), select designees, prepare them

Part A: Taking

Topic List Drafting

Each topic must meet "reasonable particularity." See Calzaturficio v. Fabiano Shoe Co., 201 F.R.D. 33 (D. Mass. 2001) [VERIFY].

Drafting rules:

| Rule | Bad | Good |