Professionals often believe that a good command of the skills of their respective disciplines will enable them to perform well as expert witnesses in litigation. Many professionals are surprised to find that to be an effective expert, one must possess excellent communication skills and an understanding of the litigation process. Expert witnesses must understand that the rigors of the courtroom, the rules of evidence and the perceptions of the judge and jury are variables that are equally as important the expert’s professional skills. In this program we will explore:
- Communication skills in direct testimony
- Surviving cross examination
- Avoiding common mistakes of expert witnesses
- Taming of retaining and opposing counsel
- Understanding juror perspectives
Faculty:
Michael G. Kaplan, CPA, CVA, CFFA
Frances Codd Slusarz, Special Guest Speaker