Learn the essential skills and strategies for effectively utilizing expert witnesses in civil cases. Participants learn how to select the right expert, craft compelling expert reports, and prepare for successful expert testimony. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nuances of the Daubert/Rule 702 standards, ensuring that attorneys are well-versed in the legal thresholds for expert admissibility.Effectively engaging experts
Additionally, the program covers practical aspects of expert engagement, including effective communication techniques, managing expert costs, protecting work product and privileged information, and navigating challenges posed by opposing counsel. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to effectively integrate expert testimony into your civil litigation practice.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:35am - Welcome and IntroductionJ. Nathan Cole, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Boston
9:35am - 10:00am - Retaining and Utilizing Experts
Kathleen A. Federico, Esq.,
Morrison Mahoney LLP, Boston
10:00am - 10:25am - Retaining Experts as a Plaintiff
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
10:25am - 10:50am - Expert Use Across Litigation Phases, the Associate Perspective
Emyr T. Remy, Esq.,
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Boston
10:50am - 10:55am - Break
10:55am - 11:20am - Retaining Expert, the Expert’s Perspective
Timothy L. Morse, Ph.D, P.E., CFEI,
Exponent, Natick
11:20am - 11:45am - Challenging Expert Witnesses
Matthew C. Welnicki, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Boston
11:45am - 12:15am - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
12:15pm - 12:30pm - Closing Remarks
J. Nathan Cole, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Boston
Speakers
ChairJ. Nathan Cole, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Boston
Faculty
Kathleen A. Federico, Esq.,
Morrison Mahoney LLP, Boston
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
Timothy L. Morse, Ph.D, P.E., CFEI,
Exponent, Natick
Emyr T. Remy, Esq.,
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Boston
Matthew C. Welnicki, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Boston
