Consultant's Training Institute: Expert Witness Bootcamp

 March 14-16, 2011 Chicago, IL

Each participant in the bootcamp will participate as a testifying or consulting expert in a trial involving expert testimony. Participants will learn the art of delivering effective testimony and how to withstand grueling cross examination.

Our consulting expert participants will learn how to dissect and critique the reports and opinions of the testifying experts, and how to prepare counsel for the expert segments of trial. Each participant will be coached and guided by members of our faculty of seasoned experts and trial attorneys.

The bootcamp culminates in a courtroom setting during which each testifying expert presents and defends his or her own expert opinions on the witness stand. 

After completing the Bootcamp, participants will be able to:

• Implement the legal and courtroom protocol for expert witnesses
• Apply the rules of discovery and evidence as relates to experts
• Interface appropriately with retaining and opposing counsel
• Present clear, persuasive, and effective direct testimony
• Survive grueling cross-examination
• Deliver effective deposition testimony
• Communicate effectively with judges and jurors
• Paint a picture in the minds eye of the judge and jury
• Survive Daubert and other motions in limine to exclude expert testimony
• Respond to the opinions of the opposing expert
• Avoid unnecessary “landmines” in the expert’s report and file
• Avoid the mistakes of inexperienced expert

For details on program content, learning objectives, continuing education, and registration: click here