| name | 30b6-corporate-rep |
| title | Rule 30(b)(6) Corporate Representative Deposition |
| description | Manages Rule 30(b)(6) corporate representative deposition workflows — drafting notice topics with reasonable particularity, building examination outlines, defending designees, handling objections, and preserving binding admissions for summary judgment or trial. Use when drafting or responding to 30(b)(6) notices, selecting and preparing designees, building topic-by-topic outlines, or triaging scope and privilege disputes. Trigger keywords: 30(b)(6), corporate representative deposition, topic list, designee, notice analysis, deposition objections, corporate admissions. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/30b6-corporate-rep |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
| tags | ["deposition","drafting","analysis","checklist"] |
Rule 30(b)(6) Corporate Representative Deposition
Drafts and defends corporate representative depositions to create or contain binding corporate testimony with controlled scope, preserved objections, and defensible preparation records.
Prerequisites
- Governing law — FRCP 30(b)(6) or state analog (e.g., Cal. CCP § 2025.230 [VERIFY]), local rules, protective orders
- Case theory — claims, defenses, relief sought
- Key documents — pleadings, correspondence, privilege log, claim timeline
- Custodial map — org chart, document repositories, custodians
- Logistics — noticing party/timeline, counsel, reporter, interpreter needs
- Role — taking or defending the deposition
- Deadlines — meet-and-confer, extension opportunities
Output Structure
Step 1: Select Mode
| Mode | Outputs | Required inputs |
|---|
| Taking | Topic list, exam outline, admission script, objection map | Claims/defenses, document map, desired admissions |
| Defending | Topic response matrix, designee assignment, prep playbook | Notice topics, corporate data sources, witness availability |
| Post-deposition | Admission summary, contradiction log, follow-up actions | Transcript, errata, exhibits |
Step 2: Draft Topics (Taking)
Each topic must satisfy reasonable particularity — specific enough to permit meaningful preparation.
| Principle | Draft action |
|---|
| Particularity | Include specific conduct/event, time range, participants, document classes |
| Bounded scope | Subject + date range + decision/events; avoid "all communications" |
| Relevance | Tie each topic to a pleaded element or affirmative defense |
| Defensibility | No legal conclusions, privilege calls, or conclusory wording |
Template:
Pursuant to FRCP 30(b)(6), [Corporation] shall designate one or more persons to testify regarding:
TOPIC 1: Corporate structure and authority for [function] from [start date] to [end date].
TOPIC 2: [Policy name] as created, implemented, and enforced during [period].
TOPIC 3: Facts and decision-making re [event], including persons involved, communications, and basis for decision.
TOPIC 4: Document repositories, custodians, retention/destruction practices related to [subject].
