Expert Testimony: A Road Map
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About This Course
In the high-stakes landscape of American litigation, the strategic use of experts can be a decisive factor in the outcome of a case. This course is designed to equip both novice and experienced litigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate expert testimony into their litigation practices effectively.
In this panel discussion, trial experts will delve beyond providing an introduction to expert testimony, focusing instead on the best strategies and applications of testimony throughout the litigation process. Emphasis is placed on the practical steps of preparing experts for trials while anticipating the motions and challenges that may arise.
Attorneys attending this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role that experts play in litigation and the best practices for working with testifying expert witnesses throughout the litigation process.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify when an expert is needed and determine the applicable rules.
- Recognize how to find the right expert.
- Apply best practices for engaging and working with them throughout the litigation process.
- Evaluate the key motion practices related to expert testimony.
About the Presenters
Kristen Hudson, Esq.
Dickinson Wright
Practice Area: Business and Corporation (+2 other areas)
Kristen Hudson represents businesses and business people in complex commercial litigation and class action defense in state and federal courts in Texas, Illinois and across the country. Kristen has won high-stakes challenges in a variety of substantive areas, from breach of contract, employment disputes, business...
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David Becker, Esq.
Dickinson Wright
Practice Area: Intellectual Property (+4 other areas)
David Becker, an intellectual property litigator, represents his clients in cases involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, false advertising claims, trade-secret disputes, and enforcing or, where necessary, avoiding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. David’s clients include companies in a range of industries, from consumer product companies...
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Ethan Hastert, Esq.
Dickinson Wright
Practice Area: Commercial / Consumer Law (+3 other areas)
Ethan Hastert, a member of the firm's Chicago office, focuses his practice on commercial and business litigation, electronic discovery, and internal investigations. With a deep background in complex commercial litigation, Ethan has represented companies in a wide variety of industries in litigation and pre-litigation disputes....
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