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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.