NACVA

Learning Objectives

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 experts

Day 1

Topics covered during the morning include the dynamics of serving as an
expert, interfacing with counsel, professional standards for experts, expert
reports, motions to exclude experts, understanding the difference between
deposition testimony and trial testimony, strategies of counsel in deposition
and trial, and strategies and tactics of effective expert witnesses. Afternoon
topics include deposition preparation, depositions of program participants,
and critique of testimony.

Day 2

Topics addressed include completion of depositions of participants, trial
preparation and testimony, and critique of testimony.

Day 3

Activities include trial preparation and testimony, critique of testimony, and
action plan.

Development and Instruction Team

The Expert Witness Bootcamp is taught by the Financial Forensic Institute’s faculty members who are most experienced in litigation. Our faculty includes both trial attorneys and seasoned financial experts. The combined experience of the bootcamp faculty spans more than 300 trials.

Who Should Attend

Professionals in all disciplines who serve as or plan to serve as expert witnesses. Financial experts, doctors, attorneys, insurance professionals, real estate brokers, valuation and appraisal experts, accountants, engineers, scientists, vocational experts, construction experts, educators, psychologists, and other experts who wish to hone their skills as expert witnesses will find this program to be a most valuable experience.

Where and When

February 19–21	Chicago, IL
July 17–19	Atlanta, GA
October 2–4	San Diego, CA
November 26–29	Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Click here for a list of hotel locations, room rates and reservation information.

Pricing

Package Pricing
(Before early registration discounts.)...........Non-Member.............Member
Three-day Workshop...................................................$2,100..................$1,890

Register Now

REGISTER NOW! To register, print, complete, and mail or fax (801-486-7500) the Registration Form to the Consultants’ Training Institute (c/o NACVA). Or print and complete the Registration Form, scan, and e-mail to nacva1@nacva.com or call Member Services: (800) 677-2009. Click here for the Registration Form to print and fax (PDF).

Cancellation Policy

For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies, please call our director of Member Services: (801) 486-0600.

CPE Hours

Delivery Method	Group-Live
Program Level	Intermediate
Advanced Preparation	There will be some advanced preparation work with this course.
Prerequisites	Previous training or research on subject matter being taught for CFFA Credential Criteria.
Fields of Study	Communications	12
	Specialized Knowledge and Applications	12
Total CPE Hours		24

For more information regarding CPE, Program Levels and Fields of Study please click here.

NASBA Sponsorship

The Consultants’ Training Institute (CTI) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.