Challenges to Expert Witnesses Under New Rule of Evidence 702

Co-Sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts®  (NACVA®) 

	Program Description		Who Should Attend
	How You Will Benefit		Schedule

Program Description
This presentation will focus on the standards for qualifying expert witnesses under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and challenges to expert witnesses under the Daubert decision from the United States Supreme Court. In light of the recently promulgated version of Rule 702, expert witnesses must be prepared to face challenges to their credentials, their methodologies, and their opinions. This presentation will enable expert witness to anticipate and address challenges designed to prevent them from testifying at trial. 

How You Will Benefit
After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the role of an expert witness in civil litigation
• Identify the importance of Daubert challenges
• Prepare to testify at Daubert hearings before trial judges
• Construct expert opinions that are properly based on sound methods
• Create expert reports that can withstanding judicial scrutiny
• Identify and anticipate cross-examination questions and inquiries from judges

Take Aways
Attendees will learn about Daubert challenges aimed at disqualifying expert witnesses under the standards prescribed by Federal Rule of Evidence 702. That knowledge will equip expert witnesses with the skills they need to survive pretrial challenges to their qualifications, their methodologies, and their expert opinions.

Delivery Method Group Internet-Based Program Level Advanced Advanced Preparation None Prerequisites Good knowledge of topic and experience in the field. Advanced level programs are often appropriate for seasoned professionals within organizations; however, they may also be beneficial for other professionals with specialized knowledge in a subject area.    Business Law 1 Total CPE Hours   1

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