Former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Michael Johnson leads three webinars that challenge common beliefs about how to interview witnesses and spot deception in internal investigations. You will:
- Learn about scientifically validated investigative techniques by examining videos, transcripts and case studies of real-life investigations
- Leave the sessions more confident in your ability to interview witnesses and determine who is telling the truth
Attend live and/or recorded versions of the webinars described below, which past attendees have described as “eye-opening,” “engaging,” and “riveting.” You can buy one, two, or all three webinars in this series. If you buy all three webinars, the price will be discounted to $447 ($90 discount).
Spotting Cues to Deception in Employee Investigations
March 16th, 2021, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to strategically approach “he said/she said” cases or cases where there are no eyewitnesses
- Which verbal and physical cues to deception have been scientifically validated and which are based on myth
- Guidance from a U.S. government agency on how to make credibility determinations in employee misconduct cases
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Investigative Interviewing: Advanced Techniques
March 17th, 2021, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to use the “Funnel Method” to gather all relevant information from each witness
- How to use a “journalist” as opposed to a “police officer” interview style to get the person to talk
- Advanced questioning techniques developed in Europe that make it easier to differentiate between truthful and deceptive responses
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Content Analysis of Witness Statements
March 18th, 2021, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to use “Statement Validity Assessment” to distinguish between statements that are based on memory of actual events versus false statements
- How the manner in which a witness tells a story provides clues of truthfulness
- Techniques for examining word choice and changes in word choice that may signal deception

Michael Johnson
Clear Law Institute
Michael Johnson, CEO of Clear Law Institute, is a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who brought one of DOJ’s first “pattern or practice” sexual harassment cases. He has provided training and consulting on harassment prevention or investigations to organizations around the world, such as the EEOC, the United Nations, and Google. He is a graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School.
You will receive credit for each session that you attend.
CLE Credits (Law)
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In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.
HR Credits
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HRCI | 1.25 | On-Demand/Recording | |
SHRM | 1.25 | On-Demand/Recording |
Compliance Credits
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CCB | - | - | Credit not available |
For Compliance courses, we have listed the credit we believe this course is eligible for. After completing the course, you will receive instructions for submitting the course to the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). This education activity has not been submitted to the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)®for review or approval of its educational content. Please [email protected] directly regarding the applications and documentation necessary to submit applicable compliance related education to CCB for their review.
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Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes. During the live webinar, you may submit questions and comments and the speaker will respond verbally. For a recorded webinar, your questions will be emailed to the speaker. You will typically receive a response from the speaker within two business days.
Can I attend using a tablet or smartphone?
Yes. You may attend a webinar using a computer, tablet or smartphone.
If I can’t attend a webinar live, can I view the recording later?
Yes. Shortly after each live program ends, we send all webinar registrants a link to the webinar recording. You can view the recording as many times as you like after the live webinar for up to 12 months.
What is an on-demand webinar?
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Can I stop a recorded webinar and start it later at the same point?
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Can I listen to recorded webinars on a tablet or smartphone?
Yes. You will be able to listen to any of our on-demand webinars on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Do the webinars qualify for Continuing Education Credit?
Almost all of our webinars are approved for continuing education credit, including CLE (in all states), CCB, CPE, HRCI, IRS and SHRM credit. Unlike many providers, we don’t charge you any additional fee to process your credit. If you have specific questions, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
Can I still receive Continuing Education Credits if I view the webinar recording instead of the live presentation?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Recorded webinars are not eligible for CLE credit in the following states: AR, KS, MS, NE, and RI. In all other jurisdictions, recorded programs are eligible for credit. In addition, CPE credit is not available for recorded webinars. Please note that recorded webinars are only eligible for a certain period of time based on the jurisdiction. To ask about your specific type of Continuing Education Credit or the requirements in your jurisdiction, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
Will I receive a certificate of completion after the course?
Yes. A certificate of completion will automatically be uploaded to your Clear Law Institute account after completing the live or on-demand webinar.
Do I need to be a member to receive a certificate of completion?
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How do I determine my states’s CLE requirements.
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How does the money-back guarantee work?
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This is a fantastic webinar series!
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very knowledgeable, and very informative
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I found the webinar very enlightening. The content was very specific to the topic and gave good insight to techniques used in interviews. More importantly it outlined the positives and negatives of said techniques. All of the information will be extremely helpful in my current position, and I would sincerely recommend the course to others.
Peter V.
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Interesting topic, the speaker did a great job!
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Content was really good. Use more stable camera stand. More visuals in presentation.
Diane B.
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This was very informative. While I am sure I will not spot a liar all the time, most likely more often than before I took this class. I am looking forward to the other webinars.
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Great info!
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Good content, evidence-based techniques.
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Helps to identify potential biases that you may not realize you possess.
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Helpful tips for the very difficult process of determining the results of an investigation when someone is not telling the truth.
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The examples (the videos and also Mike’s stories from his own personal experience).
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The content was clear and understandable and gave the information I was seeking–e.g. what should I do to interpret truthfulness about feedback during an interview.
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Great use of videos!
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Good techniques!
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