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Program Highlights
Becoming an effective expert witness is an ongoing process. The purpose
of this intensive half-
day seminar is to contribute to that process by providing participants
with information about the
law and skills for effectively communicating information. A distinguished
judge, experienced
expert witnesses, lawyers with many years of trial experience, and
two nationally recognized trial
consultants will highlight the essential elements of litigation procedure
that expert witnesses need
to know about. They will illustrate and explain legal terminology,
the specific law that experts
need to know, the expert-attorney relationship, the various phases
of the litigation process, what
to expect in court, and how to prepare for deposition, direct and cross-examination.
You Will Want to Attend This Program If:
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you have ever been asked to participate in the trial process as an expert
but weren't sure you wanted to become involved and need more information
on exactly what the process entails
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you have testified before but would like to improve your skills
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you would like to hear what other experts are doing, or meet other experts
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you would like to know the answers to these questions:
What kinds of questions will I be asked during deposition?
Just exactly what is the opposing lawyer trying to do?
Can my personal life or personal income be examined in court?
Can I talk to the Judge during questioning?
How can I best communicate information to the jury?
How can I overcome the stage fright I feel before testifying?
What do I do if I feel intimidated?
What is the key to effective testimony?
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If you are a lawyer, you may know a potential consulting or testifying
expert who could benefit from attending this program to learn about the
trial process, courtroom procedures and effective communication.
The Program
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1999
8:00-8:20 REGISTRATION
8:20-8:30 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Program Moderator:
Marc Kadish
Clinical Professor of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law
8:30-9:00 The Role of the Expert in the Litigation
Process: A Judicial Perspective
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Are you qualified to be an expert witness?
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To what and on what basis can an expert testify?
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The impact of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Good expert v. bad expert
Honorable Warren D. Wolfson
Justice, Illinois Appellate Court
First District, 4th Division
9:00-10:30 Expert’s Guide to the Legal Process
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Records and documents
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Affidavits, reports and opinions
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The deposition process
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How to handle tough questions
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Legal language standards
Martin
L. Glink, Esq.
Law Office of Martin
L. Glink
Nancy L. Jones,
M.D.
Office of the Cook
County Medical Examiner
Steven E. Rothke,
Ph.D.
Co-director, NeuroBehavior
and Rehabilitation Network, Inc.
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-12:45 Effective Courtroom Communication
Two nationally recognized trial consultants will:
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Conduct an interactive critique of videotaped expert witness testimony
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Brainstorm the pitfalls of in court presentation
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Present methods of overcoming stage fright
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Explore language that vivifies and brings testimony alive
LaDonna Carlton
Trial Consultant
Joseph V.
Guastaferro, Ph.D.
Trial Consultant
Program Faculty
Program Moderator
Marc Kadish
Clinical Professor of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law
LaDonna Carlton
Trial Consultant
Martin L. Glink, Esq.
Law Office of Martin L. Glink
Joseph V. Guastaferro, Ph.D.
Trial Consultant
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Nancy L. Jones, M.D.
Office of the Cook County Medical
Examiner
Steven E. Rothke, Ph.D.
Co-director
NeuroBehavior and
Rehabilitation Network, Inc.
Honorable Warren D. Wolfson
Justice
Illinois Appellate Court
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Registration Form
Effective Expert Witness
June 23, 1999
Chicago-Kent College
of Law
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE: $195 per person
AFTER MAY 21, 1999: $245 per person
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General Information
Confirmation of Registration: A letter will be mailed to you
at the address given on your registration form.
Confirmation of Attendance: A certificate of attendance will
be provided at registration.
Cancellations and Refunds: Written notification of cancellation
is required. A full tuition refund
is available if notification is received prior to May 26, 1999. A 25%
administrative fee will be
charged if notification is received between May 26 and June 16, 1999.
No refunds will be granted
after June 16, 1999.
Continuing Legal and Professional Education Credit: 4.0 hours
on a "60 minute" credit hour;
4.8 hours on a "50 minute" credit hour. Chicago-Kent College of Law
is an approved provider of
continuing legal education and professional education in many states.
Application to the American Psychological Association has been made
for continuing education credit for psychologists.
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation: Application is currently
pending for continuing
medical education credit through Lutheran General Hospital-Advocate.
Last year, this activity
was planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards
of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the
joint sponsorship of
Lutheran General Hospital and Chicago-Kent College of Law. Lutheran
General Hospital is
accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians. Last year,
Lutheran General Hospital designated this educational activity for
credit towards the AMA
Physician's Recognition Award.
For Additional Information: Please call the Office of Continuing
Legal and Professional
Education at Chicago-Kent College of Law at (312) 906-5090.
Hotel Accommodations: Hotel accommodations have been made at
The Drake Hotel.
Registrants are responsible for making their own reservations.
The room rate at the Drake Hotel
is $189 for single or double occupancy, plus 14.9% tax. The hotel
is a short cab ride to the law
school and provides easy access to Michigan Avenue night life and shopping.
Requests for
accommodations made after May 22, 1999 cannot be assured.
Be sure to tell the hotel
reservation receptionist that you are attending the Chicago-Kent
College of Law Expert
Witness Program. To make reservations, write or telephone:
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60661
(800) 553-7253
(312)787-2200
Advisory Board
Special thanks to the following individuals who have served in an advisory
capacity over the years
and for their unique and special contribution to the development of
the expert witness program:
Hugh A. Abrams, Esq.
Partner
Sidley & Austin
George H. Brant, Esq.
Senior Trial Counsel
Union Pacific Railroad
John N. Chapin, Jr.
Chapin Associates Ltd.
Joseph V. Guastaferro, Ph.D.
Trial Consultant
John Kirkton, Esq.
Manager
Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter
Herbert S. Loseff, M.D., Honorary Chair
Orthopedic Surgeon
Lutheran General Hospital-Advocate
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Ann Lovegrove, R.N.
Vice President of Catastrophic Case
Management and Life Care Planning
NOVAEON
Honerable Prentice H. Marshall, Esq.
Of Counsel
Cotsirilos, Stephenson,
Tighe & Streicker, Ltd.
Deborah T. Villa
Director
Continuing Legal and Professional Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Sheldon W. Witcoff, Esq.
Partner
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Honorable Warren D. Wolfson
Justice
Illinois Appellate Court
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