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Rachel Berk is co-chair of the thought leadership committee and a panelist during the session titled “Avoiding the Pitfalls: Expert Witness Best Practices.”
Expert witnesses can make or break a case. Their credibility, clarity, and command of the subject matter often shape how judges and juries understand the issues before them. Yet even the most seasoned litigators encounter challenges when selecting, preparing, and deploying experts effectively. From the earliest stages of engaging and vetting expert witnesses to the practical realities of working with behind‑the‑scenes technical specialists, the process requires thoughtful strategy and foresight. As cases progress, attorneys must also navigate challenges to expert testimony, prepare for direct and cross‑examination, assess challenges to burden of proof in criminal matters, and manage situations where an expert firm fills multiple roles. Taken together, these considerations form the backbone of best practices for ensuring that expert testimony strengthens—rather than complicates—the case.
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