Trial Skills: Examination of Expert Witnesses - Direct and Cross

BHBA CLE

July 18, 2024

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Michael A. Geibelson

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Managing Partner, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley Offices

On Thursday, July 18, Michael Geibelson will lead a Beverly Hills Bar Association CLE titled, “Trial Skills: Examination of Expert Witnesses - Direct and Cross.”

This program covers the essential guidelines for examining expert witnesses in court. It covers establishing the expert's qualifications, ensuring their testimony is relevant and credible, and laying a strong foundation for their opinions. For direct examination, it includes effective questioning strategies and addressing potential biases. For cross-examination, the program provides techniques to challenge the expert's qualifications, methodologies, and conclusions. It discusses impeachment methods and the implications of the Sanchez ruling on hearsay evidence.