Program Details
2025-11-19 15:30:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-11-19 15:30:00
1.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1.5
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm ESTThis session covers foundational considerations when engaging expert witnesses, including evaluating qualifications, managing client expectations about costs, and finding quality experts through word of mouth. Attendees will learn why early client communication about expert needs is essential and how to avoid common pitfalls like haggling on fees or providing disorganized discovery materials.
Tara GodoyJonathan LauransLaura SchileChris Angles 3:50 pm - 4:10 pm ESTLearn how bringing experts in early can identify case-changing issues, shape discovery requests, and avoid last-minute preparation crises. This session explores how forensic experts can assist beyond testimony—including sitting at counsel table, preparing cross-examination questions, and helping draft Daubert and Kumho motions.
Tara GodoyJonathan LauransLaura SchileChris Angles 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm ESTThis session examines how experts can effectively clarify complex medical and scientific issues without becoming advocates. Attendees will understand why attorneys must develop their own foundational knowledge of the science and how to maintain expert credibility while ensuring testimony serves the case theory.
Tara GodoyJonathan LauransLaura SchileChris Angles 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm ESTThis comprehensive session covers coordinating expert reports based on jurisdictional rules, preparing exhibits and scripting direct examination, and anticipating cross-examination challenges. Participants will learn strategies for introducing expert themes during voir dire and opening statements, and how to preserve issues for appeal through proper offers of proof.
Tara GodoyJonathan LauransLaura SchileChris AnglesTara Godoy is a distinguished forensic nursing expert who has been providing consulting services since 2009. She combines medical expertise with business acumen to lead a team of forensic nurse experts working with both prosecution and defense teams at federal and state levels.
Jonathan Laurans is an experienced appellate litigator with 33 years of practice in State and Federal courts, known for thorough scrutiny of government investigations and tenacity in the courtroom, particularly in post-conviction litigation and wrongful conviction cases.
Laura Schile is a seasoned forensic science expert with extensive experience in case investigation, law enforcement procedures, and both prosecution and defense work, specializing in DNA and laboratory report interpretation.
Christopher Angles is a criminal defense attorney serving clients in Kansas and Missouri, vigorously defending those accused of serious offenses including financial crimes, drug offenses, robberies, and sex charges at all stages in federal, state, juvenile and municipal courts.
Tara Godoy is a distinguished forensic nursing expert who has been providing consulting services since 2009. She combines medical expertise with business acumen to lead a team of forensic nurse experts working with both prosecution and defense teams at federal and state levels.
Jonathan Laurans is an experienced appellate litigator with 33 years of practice in State and Federal courts, known for thorough scrutiny of government investigations and tenacity in the courtroom, particularly in post-conviction litigation and wrongful conviction cases.
Laura Schile is a seasoned forensic science expert with extensive experience in case investigation, law enforcement procedures, and both prosecution and defense work, specializing in DNA and laboratory report interpretation.
Christopher Angles is a criminal defense attorney serving clients in Kansas and Missouri, vigorously defending those accused of serious offenses including financial crimes, drug offenses, robberies, and sex charges at all stages in federal, state, juvenile and municipal courts.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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