Thank you to all who visited us at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Scientific Conference held in Baltimore!

Our President Grace Rubio and Board Member Claudia Lezell represented the Forensic Expert Witness Association at the conference.

David Gossman's academic background includes a BS and MS in Interdisciplinary Physical Science. He maintains hands-on laboratory involvement as owner and QA/QC Manager for ChemRight Laboratories, Inc. He also provides environmental and waste management consulting services as President of Gossman Consulting, Inc.

Rey Cano (Principal of Malibu Appraisal) is a member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association and a former member of the American Society of Appraisers and Appraisal Institute. He has provided expert testimony before the US Bankruptcy Court-Woodland Hills, Superior Court - DTLA, Superior Court - Van Nuys, and Superior Court - Santa Monica.

CORRECTION: Last week's FEWA Member Spotlight featured Rey Cano's information with the incorrect photo. This has been corrected with the appropriate photo.

Your FEWA membership includes a number of benefits, including a listing in the FEWA Online Directory and an Enhanced Online Profile. Enhanced Online Profile allows members to improve their visibility to members of the legal community who are seeking experts by making effective enhancements. Are you making the most of your Directory listing? Do you have an Online Enhanced Profile? Take advantage of these benefits today!

Expert witnesses should plan their travel billing strategies, considering fairness, engagement agreements, and personal needs. (The Experienced Expert)

The Court upheld that Christopher Nadeau's report, listing reviewed documents in an appendix, complied with Rule 26 requirements. It ruled experts don’t need to include all supporting documents. (Expert Witness Profiler)

Expert testimony is vital before PTAB, aiding cases when pitfalls are avoided. However, neglecting these pitfalls risks inefficiency and potential rejection of the testimony’s credibility or impact. (JD Supra)

Expert witnesses gain credibility by engaging in conferences, continuing education, publishing work, and joining professional organizations. (Around the Table)

Federal Rule 706 allows courts to appoint neutral experts, promoting fairness in complex cases by bridging conflicting testimonies. (Expert Institute)

Did you attend the FEWA National Conference or the FEWA Expert Summit? Conference and Summit attendees earned up to six educational credits for each event towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) credential. FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements.