Recently, I travelled to London to interpret for an Italian-speaking witness during a two-day deposition connected with high-profile US legal proceedings involving a leading figure in the world of sport.
A deposition is a formal process in which a witness gives evidence under oath in response to questions from counsel, with their testimony recorded by a stenographer and on video.
Preparing for the assignment involved detailed work on US deposition procedure and specialist legal and banking terminology.
Throughout the long hours of questioning, the interpreters and stenographer work in parallel to ensure that every question, answer and nuance is captured as accurately as possible.
It was a demanding assignment which required intense concentration, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, particularly as I had the pleasure of meeting two exceptional colleagues, whom I hope to collaborate with again in the future.
Alongside the challenge of a complex case, assignments like this create opportunities to build relationships and make valuable new business connections.