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Our guest, Michael LeRoy, is the President of Crown Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment banking, and financial consulting firm. His specialties include corporate governance, damage calculations, mergers, and acquisitions, and more. Mr. LeRoy holds an MBA in finance from USC.

Judges have diverse backgrounds and skill levels, according to Mr. LeRoy. Whether in front of the SEC, state court, or even an ex-judge arbitrator, it is important to be ready for the varied styles you might encounter. Prepare, so you are not thrown off by particularly aggressive or lay judges.

Check out the entire episode for our discussion about working in arbitration and the importance of solid visual aids.

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Today’s guest is Kathryn Arnold, a film production veteran and expert witness with a full-service consulting practice. With specialties ranging from economic damage to distribution, she has worked on over eighty-five cases and has over 20 years of expertise. Once you have established yourself as a respected expert witness in your field, your name carries a good deal of weight. As your name alone might drive a case toward a settlement, Ms. Arnold advises building a significant, non-refundable retainer into your engagement contracts. You have spent significant time and money to become—and remain—at the top of your field, so make sure you are compensated.

Check out the full episode for our discussion on gender disparity in actions, expert teams, and the importance of independent research.

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Our guest, Thad McIlroy is an author, consultant, and expert witness specializing in AI marketing and social media. He has published or worked on over eighteen books and five hundred articles and consulted on topics including incorporating AI, digital publishing technologies, and beyond.

While there are certainly pitfalls in any nascent technology, AI is emerging as a useful tool for expert witnesses, according to Mr. McIlroy. He believes it can be a valuable research tool, when properly fact-checked, and checking for repetitive statements and logic errors.

Check out the whole episode for our discussion on the joys of expert witnessing, billing concerns, and getting to know your attorney.

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Our guest, Mr. Richard Leisner, is a senior corporate and securities transactional attorney at Trenham Law and an expert witness in high-stakes business litigation and legal malpractice actions. He has been included in Tampa Magazine's Top Lawyers List and is a published author. Mr. Leisner holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.

During cross-examination, while getting into the rhythm of answering questions, the opposing counsel can trick you if you aren’t careful. Mr. Leisner recommends processing each question as it comes, making sure you fully understand it before answering—or asking for clarification when you don’t. Good lawyers will prepare experts for this tactic, but it is important to remain thoughtful, without slipping into automatic answering.

Check out the episode for our full discussion, including hourly engagements, tracking your opinions over time, and personal conflicts.

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Our guest, Gregory Herman-Giddens, is a trust estate and tax attorney, president of the Trust Council law firm, and President of Trust Protector, LLC, which provides trust protector services domestically and abroad. Additionally, Mr. Herman-Giddens is an experienced expert witness and holds a JD from Tulane.

Most experts in the trusts field are attorneys as well, while the retaining attorney may not be a trusts expert, according to Mr. Herman-Giddens. This presents an opportunity for the expert to help “pick apart” the opposing side’s arguments in pleadings. Attorneys appreciate experts who leverage their expertise to find these opportunities in this manner.

Check out the entire episode for our discussion on billing, working in different states, and work-life balance.

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Our guest, Jon Bond is the chief ‘tomorrowist’ at Tomorro LLC (stylized TOMORRO\\\), a virtual holding company that operates as a consultancy. With over 40 years of experience in direct marketing, Mr. Bond is a sought-after expert witness, specializing in misleading/deceptive marketing practices, telemarketing, and call centers.

Communicating with a jury is a lot like pitching in the advertising world. It is crucial to communicate your opinion in a way that is easily understood by the audience, in a concise but thorough manner. While most do not have Mr. Bond’s background, everyone has purchased a product or service based on advertising, and the parallel to jurors is intuitive.

Check out the entire episode for our discussion on expert expectations, storytelling, and more.

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Our guest, Mr. Robert Borders is a longtime marketing consultant with Optimal Business Solutions, where he specializes in customer interactions and process efficiency in all aspects of direct marketing. He has assisted customers in a broad range of industries, ranging from entertainment to healthcare, and beyond. Mr. Borders is an experienced expert witness, with over 30 years of experience.

Experts have the opportunity to aid in the discovery process, because they possess industry experience “beyond the ken” of laypersons, according to Mr. Borders. Attorneys do not always know what they don’t know, and therefore, may have missed an opportunity to discover evidence that the case may turn on.

Our guest, Dr. Nasser Heyrani, is a Harvard Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He is a published contributor to numerous academic studies, a speaker at national conferences on stem cell regenerative therapies for orthopedic injuries, and an expert witness. Dr. Heyrani holds an MD from UCLA.

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Orthopedics, like other medical fields, is rapidly advancing, and it is impossible to absorb every study, journal, and technique. While keeping current is crucial, Dr. Heyrani notes that there is a great deal of pressure to publish, creating a situation where experts need to be selective when choosing the best sources for enhancing their knowledge.

Check out the full episode for our discussion on preliminary calls, changing technology, and breaking down complicated concepts for more understanding.