How to prune an overgrown fig tree?

If it's multi-stemmed I would cut out some of the oldest, hence tallest branches first and then prune the remaining tall branches down the node or crotch nearest but below the desired height. I also prune up the lower branches for easy access to the middle but it's not necessary. Spring is a better time to do major pruning as where I am in Maryland I usually get some winter die-back and if I wait the damage is usually less.