Program Details
2025-05-21 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-05-21 13:00:00
1.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1.5
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm ESTThis session defines expert witnesses and distinguishes them from fact witnesses, exploring their unique purpose in healthcare litigation. Attendees will learn about consulting versus testifying experts, ethical responsibilities under Federal Rule 702, and Daubert standards for admissibility.
Ingrid Aguirre 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm ESTThis session covers the essential steps experts must take when preparing for engagement, including understanding case scope, reviewing data, and preparing compliant reports. Key topics include SSVS-1 and USPAP standards, Rule 26 requirements, and common pitfalls like overstepping expertise or cherry-picking data.
Ingrid Aguirre 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm ESTExperts will learn techniques for clear, persuasive communication during depositions, arbitrations, and trials. The session addresses handling cross-examination tactics, virtual versus in-person testimony considerations, and maintaining composure under pressure.
Ingrid Aguirre 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTA short intermission allowing participants to refresh before continuing with the remaining sessions. Use this time to review notes or prepare questions for upcoming discussions.
Ingrid Aguirre 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm ESTThis session explores how attorneys and experts can work together effectively from initial engagement through testimony. Topics include setting expectations early, maintaining ongoing communication, conducting mock cross-examinations, and aligning expert analysis with legal strategy.
Ingrid Aguirre 2:30 pm - 2:40 pm ESTReal-world case studies illustrate common scenarios involving physician compensation disputes, partnership buyouts, and regulatory compliance issues. Attendees will analyze examples of both effective and problematic expert witness conduct to reinforce key lessons.
Ingrid AguirreIngrid Aguirre is a Director at VMG Health specializing in litigation within the Business Valuation Practice. She provides valuation, transaction advisory, and litigation consulting services to healthcare clients including hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, laboratories, physician groups, law firms, and governmental agencies.
Ingrid Aguirre is a Director at VMG Health specializing in litigation within the Business Valuation Practice. She provides valuation, transaction advisory, and litigation consulting services to healthcare clients including hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, laboratories, physician groups, law firms, and governmental agencies.
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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