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Evidence at Trial, On the Record: Foundations, Objections, Motions in Limine, Expert Testimony, and Persuasive Presentation Under the Federal Rules

Master motions in limine, FRE objections, expert witness strategy, and digital forensic admissibility to control trial outcomes and protect your client’s record at every stage.

2026-04-16 13:00:00

2.5 hours

Program Details

2026-04-16 13:00:00

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2026-04-16 13:00:00

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2026-04-16 13:00:00

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Course Overview

Command the Courtroom Record

2026-04-16 13:00:00

Learn to strategically control trial evidence through motions in limine, real-time objections, and expert witness management under the Federal Rules. Attorneys gain practical tools to lay admissible foundations, challenge unreliable testimony, and defend digital evidence at every phase of litigation.

Format

CLE Credit

2.5h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2.5

Key topics that will be covered

01
Limine motions
Use pre-trial motions strategically to control what evidence reaches the jury.
02
FRE objections
Anticipate, raise, and respond to objections without losing trial momentum.
03
Expert designation
Properly disclose and designate experts to avoid exclusion under Rule 26.
04
702 gatekeeping
Apply the preponderance standard to challenge unreliable expert opinions at admission.
05
Deposition strategy
Lock in expert opinions and expose methodological flaws through targeted questioning.
06
Digital provenance
Establish forensic acquisition standards, metadata integrity, and defensible evidentiary scope.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Playing Offense and Defense on Objections: Motions in Limine, Key FRE Calls, and Staying on Your Feet at Trial

This session delivers a practical framework for managing evidentiary disputes before and during trial, covering motions in limine, FRE objections, courtroom procedure, bench memoranda, and maintaining narrative momentum when challenges arise.

Reuben A. GuttmanReuben A. Guttman
Marlon PrimesMarlon Primes
Jake GreenJake Green
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Effectively Navigating the Use of Expert Witnesses in The Age of AI Through Proper Identification, Foundation, and Use During Discovery and Trial Practice

This session covers expert witness management from designation through trial, including AI-influenced vetting, amended FRE 702 admissibility standards, techniques for challenging unreliable testimony, and deposition strategies to lock in opinions and expose methodological flaws

Reuben A. GuttmanReuben A. Guttman
Marlon PrimesMarlon Primes
Jake GreenJake Green
clock 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm EST

Forensic Reliability Under Scrutiny: Digital Provenance, Alteration Analysis, and Expert Scope Control

This technical session examines how digital forensic methodology governs the admissibility of electronic evidence, covering digital provenance, hashing standards, metadata interpretation, AI-generated content considerations, and expert scope boundaries under evidentiary scrutiny.

Reuben A. GuttmanReuben A. Guttman
Marlon PrimesMarlon Primes
Jake GreenJake Green
Reuben A. Guttman

Reuben A. Guttman

Resolute Systems, LLC

Marlon Primes

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Jake Green

Jake Green

Digital Forensics in Raleigh

Reuben A. Guttman

Reuben A. Guttman

Resolute Systems, LLC

Reuben A. Guttman is a founding member of Guttman Buschner LLP in Washington, D.C. His practice centers on complex litigation, class actions, fraud, antitrust, and False Claims Act cases. Over his career, he has litigated and tried cases resulting in significant whistleblower recoveries. He is widely recognized as one of the country’s foremost False Claims Act and whistleblower attorneys. In addition to his practice, Mr. Guttman teaches trial advocacy and contributes scholarship on legal and public policy issues.

Education & Credentials

Reuben A. Guttman earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1985 and received a Bachelor of Arts in American History from the University of Rochester in 1981. In addition to practicing law, he serves in academic roles including as a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Emory University School of Law Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, where he teaches and participates in trial advocacy training programs

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Guttman has been recognized within the legal profession for his work in whistleblower and complex litigation matters. Media coverage and legal publications have described him as a leading attorney in whistleblower litigation, and he has been named a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine. He has also served in leadership roles in legal and policy organizations, including election to the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, and has participated in national and international programs focused on advocacy and legal training.

Professional Involvement

Beyond his litigation practice, Mr. Guttman is actively engaged in legal education and scholarship. He has lectured domestically and internationally, including at universities in China and through U.S. State Department programs training judges and practitioners in trial advocacy. He has also contributed commentary and articles on law, governance, and public policy.

Experience

Mr. Guttman's practice spans complex commercial disputes, class actions, and whistleblower cases involving government fraud and regulatory violations. He has served as lead counsel in major False Claims Act matters, securing significant recoveries in pharmaceutical and financial fraud settlements. His work has addressed unlawful drug marketing, fraudulent mortgage assignments, and government contracting misconduct. He has also litigated employment and labor matters, including federal labor standards, workplace safety, and cases affecting workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex.
Marlon Primes

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Marlon A. Primes is a member of Brennan, Manna & Diamond’s Cleveland office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Business and Tort Litigation Practice. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio with more than three decades of experience, he now represents companies across the United States in high-stakes litigation. His work has included complex civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Primes has been recognized for his leadership within the legal profession and for his civic and community contributions.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Primes earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where he studied broadcast news and political science. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the District of Columbia, and all Ohio state courts.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Primes has received numerous professional honors recognizing his legal service, teaching, and leadership. His awards include the Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Business Institute (2025), the Trailblazer Award from the Norman S. Minor Bar Association (2023), and the President’s Award from the National Bar Association (2022). Earlier in his career he received the Craig Tame Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio and recognition from Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of its “People on the Move.” He is also a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Foundation, distinctions reserved for a small percentage of attorneys recognized for professional achievement and leadership.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Primes has played an active role in professional organizations and bar leadership. He served as President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, becoming both the first African American attorney and the first government attorney to hold that role. He also served as National Vice President of the National Bar Association, the largest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the United States, and as Chair of the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association. His professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the American Law Institute, the Ohio State Bar Association, and leadership roles in several legal and civic organizations.

Experience

Mr. Primes has handled complex civil litigation throughout his career, including matters involving business disputes, employment law, securities litigation, healthcare and medical malpractice, education law, and internal corporate investigations. During his more than 30-year tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio, he represented federal agencies and institutions such as the Veterans Affairs Medical System and other government entities in litigation matters. In private practice, he continues to represent corporations and organizations in high-stakes litigation, jury trials, and appellate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. He also frequently lectures and teaches legal topics and has served as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center, which trains federal prosecutors and attorneys.
Jake Green

Jake Green

Digital Forensics in Raleigh

William Jacob “Jake” Green is the Technical Operations Manager of Digital Forensics at Envista Forensics in Raleigh, North Carolina. He specializes in digital forensic analysis, including computer and mobile device examinations, digital evidence preservation, and expert testimony in criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Green began his career in law enforcement with the Rock Hill Police Department in South Carolina, where he served as a patrol officer, collision reconstruction investigator, forensic investigator, and detective. His interest in digital forensics emerged during his assignment to a multi-jurisdictional crime scene and forensic task force, where he developed expertise in the identification, collection, and analysis of electronic evidence. Since joining Envista Forensics in 2016, he has worked with attorneys, corporations, law enforcement agencies, and private parties in matters involving digital investigations, cybersecurity issues, and litigation support, and has testified as an expert witness in courts across the United States.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Green earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 2005. He completed the Basic Law Enforcement program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 and later pursued specialized education in digital investigations, including the Digital Forensic Program at Central Piedmont Community College (2012) and coursework through the Cisco Networking Academy at York Technical Community College (2013). He has also completed professional training through organizations such as the National Computer Forensics Institute and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and has accumulated more than 973 hours of digital forensics training. His certifications include multiple Cellebrite credentials, Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner, and other specialized mobile and computer forensic certifications.

Recognition & Leadership

Throughout his career in law enforcement and forensic consulting, Mr. Green has received commendations and promotions recognizing his investigative work, particularly in collision reconstruction and forensic investigations. His expertise led to his appointment as a Special Deputy United States Marshal and participation in the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, where he supported digital evidence recovery and analysis for numerous investigative agencies. In his current leadership role at Envista Forensics, he oversees the development and implementation of digital forensic methodologies, workflows, and operational standards while contributing expert analysis in complex investigations and litigation matters.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Green maintains active professional engagement in the digital forensic and investigative community. He is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and holds professional investigator or digital forensic examiner licenses in multiple jurisdictions. He has also presented at professional conferences, including the Magnet User Summit and the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference, on topics related to digital forensic analysis and the use of digital evidence in investigations. His work frequently involves collaboration with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and organizations seeking expert analysis of electronic evidence.

Experience

Mr. Green has extensive experience conducting forensic examinations and providing expert testimony related to digital evidence. During his law enforcement career, he participated in crime scene investigations, collision reconstruction, and the development of electronic crimes investigative capabilities within his department. As part of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, he assisted local, state, and federal agencies in the recovery and analysis of digital evidence. Since joining Envista Forensics, he has performed numerous forensic examinations and has testified as an expert witness in courts across the United States, including state, federal, and military courts. His work has involved matters ranging from homicide and financial crimes to civil litigation and corporate investigations involving digital evidence.
Reuben A. Guttman

Reuben A. Guttman

Resolute Systems, LLC

Reuben A. Guttman is a founding member of Guttman Buschner LLP in Washington, D.C. His practice centers on complex litigation, class actions, fraud, antitrust, and False Claims Act cases. Over his career, he has litigated and tried cases resulting in significant whistleblower recoveries. He is widely recognized as one of the country’s foremost False Claims Act and whistleblower attorneys. In addition to his practice, Mr. Guttman teaches trial advocacy and contributes scholarship on legal and public policy issues.

Education & Credentials

Reuben A. Guttman earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1985 and received a Bachelor of Arts in American History from the University of Rochester in 1981. In addition to practicing law, he serves in academic roles including as a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Emory University School of Law Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, where he teaches and participates in trial advocacy training programs

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Guttman has been recognized within the legal profession for his work in whistleblower and complex litigation matters. Media coverage and legal publications have described him as a leading attorney in whistleblower litigation, and he has been named a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine. He has also served in leadership roles in legal and policy organizations, including election to the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, and has participated in national and international programs focused on advocacy and legal training.

Professional Involvement

Beyond his litigation practice, Mr. Guttman is actively engaged in legal education and scholarship. He has lectured domestically and internationally, including at universities in China and through U.S. State Department programs training judges and practitioners in trial advocacy. He has also contributed commentary and articles on law, governance, and public policy.

Experience

Mr. Guttman's practice spans complex commercial disputes, class actions, and whistleblower cases involving government fraud and regulatory violations. He has served as lead counsel in major False Claims Act matters, securing significant recoveries in pharmaceutical and financial fraud settlements. His work has addressed unlawful drug marketing, fraudulent mortgage assignments, and government contracting misconduct. He has also litigated employment and labor matters, including federal labor standards, workplace safety, and cases affecting workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex.
Marlon Primes

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Marlon A. Primes is a member of Brennan, Manna & Diamond’s Cleveland office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Business and Tort Litigation Practice. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio with more than three decades of experience, he now represents companies across the United States in high-stakes litigation. His work has included complex civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Primes has been recognized for his leadership within the legal profession and for his civic and community contributions.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Primes earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where he studied broadcast news and political science. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the District of Columbia, and all Ohio state courts.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Primes has received numerous professional honors recognizing his legal service, teaching, and leadership. His awards include the Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Business Institute (2025), the Trailblazer Award from the Norman S. Minor Bar Association (2023), and the President’s Award from the National Bar Association (2022). Earlier in his career he received the Craig Tame Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio and recognition from Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of its “People on the Move.” He is also a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Foundation, distinctions reserved for a small percentage of attorneys recognized for professional achievement and leadership.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Primes has played an active role in professional organizations and bar leadership. He served as President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, becoming both the first African American attorney and the first government attorney to hold that role. He also served as National Vice President of the National Bar Association, the largest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the United States, and as Chair of the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association. His professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the American Law Institute, the Ohio State Bar Association, and leadership roles in several legal and civic organizations.

Experience

Mr. Primes has handled complex civil litigation throughout his career, including matters involving business disputes, employment law, securities litigation, healthcare and medical malpractice, education law, and internal corporate investigations. During his more than 30-year tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio, he represented federal agencies and institutions such as the Veterans Affairs Medical System and other government entities in litigation matters. In private practice, he continues to represent corporations and organizations in high-stakes litigation, jury trials, and appellate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. He also frequently lectures and teaches legal topics and has served as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center, which trains federal prosecutors and attorneys.
Jake Green

Jake Green

Digital Forensics in Raleigh

William Jacob “Jake” Green is the Technical Operations Manager of Digital Forensics at Envista Forensics in Raleigh, North Carolina. He specializes in digital forensic analysis, including computer and mobile device examinations, digital evidence preservation, and expert testimony in criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Green began his career in law enforcement with the Rock Hill Police Department in South Carolina, where he served as a patrol officer, collision reconstruction investigator, forensic investigator, and detective. His interest in digital forensics emerged during his assignment to a multi-jurisdictional crime scene and forensic task force, where he developed expertise in the identification, collection, and analysis of electronic evidence. Since joining Envista Forensics in 2016, he has worked with attorneys, corporations, law enforcement agencies, and private parties in matters involving digital investigations, cybersecurity issues, and litigation support, and has testified as an expert witness in courts across the United States.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Green earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 2005. He completed the Basic Law Enforcement program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 and later pursued specialized education in digital investigations, including the Digital Forensic Program at Central Piedmont Community College (2012) and coursework through the Cisco Networking Academy at York Technical Community College (2013). He has also completed professional training through organizations such as the National Computer Forensics Institute and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and has accumulated more than 973 hours of digital forensics training. His certifications include multiple Cellebrite credentials, Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner, and other specialized mobile and computer forensic certifications.

Recognition & Leadership

Throughout his career in law enforcement and forensic consulting, Mr. Green has received commendations and promotions recognizing his investigative work, particularly in collision reconstruction and forensic investigations. His expertise led to his appointment as a Special Deputy United States Marshal and participation in the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, where he supported digital evidence recovery and analysis for numerous investigative agencies. In his current leadership role at Envista Forensics, he oversees the development and implementation of digital forensic methodologies, workflows, and operational standards while contributing expert analysis in complex investigations and litigation matters.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Green maintains active professional engagement in the digital forensic and investigative community. He is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and holds professional investigator or digital forensic examiner licenses in multiple jurisdictions. He has also presented at professional conferences, including the Magnet User Summit and the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference, on topics related to digital forensic analysis and the use of digital evidence in investigations. His work frequently involves collaboration with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and organizations seeking expert analysis of electronic evidence.

Experience

Mr. Green has extensive experience conducting forensic examinations and providing expert testimony related to digital evidence. During his law enforcement career, he participated in crime scene investigations, collision reconstruction, and the development of electronic crimes investigative capabilities within his department. As part of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, he assisted local, state, and federal agencies in the recovery and analysis of digital evidence. Since joining Envista Forensics, he has performed numerous forensic examinations and has testified as an expert witness in courts across the United States, including state, federal, and military courts. His work has involved matters ranging from homicide and financial crimes to civil litigation and corporate investigations involving digital evidence.

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MT2.5
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OK3.0
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RI3.0
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SD2.5
TN2.5
TX2.5
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VA2.5
VT2.5
WA2.5
WI3.0
WV3.0
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