Expert Witness Boot Camp

Co-Sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® and Courtroom Boot Camp

	Program Description		Who Should Attend
	How You Will Benefit		Schedule
	What You Will Cover		Pricing and CPE

The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But Persuasion™

The Expert Witness Boot Camp is an intensive three-day program designed to develop and enhance your ability as a professional to make you a better performer as an expert witness in the courtroom. This program is not an esoteric exercise, but a “hands on” learning experience that will test you, stress you, and finally build up your skills providing you confidence and experience in the legal battlefield, the courtroom.

Attendees will learn the art of delivering persuasive direct testimony and how to withstand grueling cross-examination. The program begins with a general discussion about the law and procedure. Next, deposition skills are developed with the help of instructors’ comments, advice and example. Professionals will learn how to dissect and critique the expert reports and opinions and how to prepare with counsel for trial. Each attendee will be individually coached and guided by faculty who are seasoned experts, communications specialists, and trial attorneys. Our program is culminated with mock trial segments in which each attendee will have the opportunity to testify and receive constructive critique from our faculty. We welcome you to the challenge and the opportunity to grow as a professional and experience the rigors of the courtroom.

How You Will Benefit

After completing this virtual boot camp, attendees will be able to:

Illustrate compelling and persuasive testimony at deposition and trial
Identify and effectively respond to the strategy and tactics used by opposing counsel
Recognize the mistakes of inexperienced experts

What You Will Cover
Day 1: The Dynamics of Expert Witnessing—Professional Standards, Expert Reports, and Strategic Planning

Implement the legal and courtroom protocol for expert witnesses
Apply the rules of discovery and evidence as they relate to experts
Interface appropriately with retaining and opposing counsel
Deliver effective deposition testimony
Describe the tactics used by opposing counsel at deposition and respond effectively
Anticipate and respond to motions in limine to exclude expert testimony

Days 2 and 3: The Dynamics of Trial—Direct and Cross Examination

Present clear, persuasive, and effective direct testimony
Survive grueling cross-examination
Communicate effectively with judges and jurors
Paint a picture in the mind’s eye of the judge and jury
Respond to the opinions of the opposing expert
Avoid unnecessary “landmines” in the expert’s report and file
Avoid the mistakes of inexperienced experts

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.

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To register, contact Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for dates, questions, or registration assistance.

Pricing (Before Early Registration Discount)	Member/Non-Member
Three-Day Live Virtual Boot Camp (24 Hrs CPE)	$1,755

CPE Hours—Live Virtual Boot Camp

Delivery Method	Group Internet-Based
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 MAFF credential criteria.
Fields of Study	Accounting	3
	Business Law	17
	Personal Development	4
Total CPE Hours		24

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