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1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of
2 representing any client, correct?
3 A. That's right.
4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in
5 this case?
6 A. Certainly.
7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you
8 made with Mr. Parse, correct?
9 A. That's right.
10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf
11 as his lawyer, correct?
12 A. Yes.
13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who
14 worked on this case, correct?
15 A. I'm sorry, what was true?
16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your
17 employ, correct?
18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship.
19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a
20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your
21 clients, correct?
22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if
23 that's what you're asking.
24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court
25 before trial, correct?
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009311
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Case 1:20-cr-00336-PAE Document 612 Filed 08/24/22 Page 22 of 130 A-5707
C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250
1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of
2 representing any client, correct?
3 A. That's right.
4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in
5 this case?
6 A. Certainly.
7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you
8 made with Mr. Parse, correct?
9 A. That's right.
10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf
11 as his lawyer, correct?
12 A. Yes.
13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who
14 worked on this case, correct?
15 A. I'm sorry, what was true?
16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your
17 employ, correct?
18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship.
19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a
20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your
21 clients, correct?
22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if
23 that's what you're asking.
24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court
25 before trial, correct?
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009311
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C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250
1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of
2 representing any client, correct?
3 A. That's right.
4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in
5 this case?
6 A. Certainly.
7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you
8 made with Mr. Parse, correct?
9 A. That's right.
10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf
11 as his lawyer, correct?
12 A. Yes.
13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who
14 worked on this case, correct?
15 A. I'm sorry, what was true?
16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your
17 employ, correct?
18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship.
19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a
20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your
21 clients, correct?
22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if
23 that's what you're asking.
24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court
25 before trial, correct?
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009990
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1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of
2 representing any client, correct?
3 A. That's right.
4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in
5 this case?
6 A. Certainly.
7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you
8 made with Mr. Parse, correct?
9 A. That's right.
10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf
11 as his lawyer, correct?
12 A. Yes.
13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who
14 worked on this case, correct?
15 A. I'm sorry, what was true?
16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your
17 employ, correct?
18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship.
19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a
20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your
21 clients, correct?
22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if
23 that's what you're asking.
24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court
25 before trial, correct?
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009990