Whether you’re cross-examining or putting forth an expert witness, effectively managing their testimony is a difficult task.
Experts must garner the respect of the judge and jury while also defending their own credibility — a precarious balancing act, particularly when faced with effective cross-examination.
In this webinar, Above the Law’s Bob Ambrogi is joined by litigator Ryan Baker of Waymaker LLP and Dr. Tom Smith of Emory University, an experienced expert witness, to explore all things expert testimony in 2026.
You can register to view the full webinar on-demand here (CLE is available), and read on for some highlights from the discussion.
A ‘Winning Combination‘
What makes an effective expert witness? Here, Tom weighs in on the important traits.
The Importance of Being ‘Reasonable’
Experts can harm their own credibility when they seem closed off to opposing perspectives, Ryan notes. Here, he shares some thoughts on that dynamic.
Approaching Experts as a Lawyer
The panelists explored expert witness practice in depth in this webinar. Here, Ryan shares one quick deposition tip.
Hear the Full Conversation
Looking for more on all things expert witness? Register for the full webinar on-demand here.
The discussion explores:
• What “winning” expert testimony looks like
• Examples of expert testimony from notable cases
• How effective lawyers cross-examine experts
• How top expert witnesses translate specialized jargon for factfinders
• Trends in expert witness preparation, including the role of technology
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