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**SOLD OUT** May 3, 2012 - Presenting and Challenging Expert Witnesses at Trial

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**THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT** PRESENTING AND CHALLENGING EXPERT WITNESSES AT TRIAL May 3, 2012 Law Society Classroom, 219 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg, MB 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

**THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT**

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for all lawyers – including experienced practitioners – who want to build or enhance their preparation and presentation skills of expert witnesses.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The use of expert witnesses can be critical to the outcome of a case - their testimony offers you unique opportunities, but also specific challenges. This program will provide a general framework within which to conduct preparation for and the conduct of, examination-in-chief and cross-examination of expert witnesses at trial and in hearings. Presenter Richard Shekter uses anecdotal stories and demonstrative aids to teach you fundamental strategies to successfully examine and cross-examine any expert witness. Drawing on some of his most interesting cases, Richard shares specific ideas for implementing your litigation goals when offering or challenging expert testimony. Topics include the general law governing admissibility of expert opinions, using an expert to strengthen your case, philosophy of cross-examination, examination and cross-examination techniques, and ethical and professional responsibility issues when dealing with experts.

OUTLINE

  • Expert Evidence: The How, When and Why
  • The Four Stages of Preparation:

1.  The initial consultation

2.  Conveying the facts and assumptions

3.  The report preparation

4.  Preparing them to give evidence

  • Ethical Considerations in Dealing with Expert Witnesses
  • The Four Legs of Cross-examination:

1.  Good credentials

2.  An adequate foundation

3.  A fair opinion

4.  Sustainable science

  • Additional Comments on Credibility and Bias
  • Closing Thoughts

Presenter:    Richard Shekter, Shekter, Dychtenberg LLP

Cost:

$260 plus GST (includes course materials, breakfast and refreshment breaks)

Manitoba Members:  This program may be reported for up to 3.0 hours of eligible CPD credit hours.

British Columbia & Saskatchewan Members:  This program has been approved for 3.0 CPD credit hours.

Ontario Members:  This program can be applied towards the 9 substantive Hours of CPD required by LSUC.  Please note that this program is not accredited for Professionalism hours or for the New Member Requirement.

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