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FEWA Board Members Graciela "Grace" Rubio, Dan Bawden and Claudia Lezell staffed the booth at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Scientific Conference earlier this month in New Orleans.
A huge thank you to Grace, Dan, Claudia, and everyone who stopped by to learn more about membership in the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA)! It was great connecting with so many forensic professionals.
If you missed us and want to explore training, certification (like the CFLC credential), networking, and resources to elevate your expert witness practice, head over to www.forensic.org.
 Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, “So, you want to be an expert witness?"
Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
WHEN:
Session 1: February 26, 2026: "What Experts Need to Know"
Session 2: March 12, 2026: Promoting your Expertise - Who is your client & how do you find them.
Session 3: April 9, 2026: Expert Reports: Where the Rubber meets the Road.
WHERE:
Training session online (via Zoom)
TIME:
3-5 p.m. (CT)
COST:
3-part Series Pricing: Members - $145 members/$395 non-members
Individual session pricing: Members - $60/Non-Members: $150
This course has been approved for 6 CFLC credits (total; 2 per session) and 6 CE Credits (total; 2 per session) from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Michael V. Sanders is the principal of Coastline Realty Advisors and brings more than four decades of experience in real estate appraisal and valuation across a wide range of property types, with a particular emphasis on real estate damage economics, value diminution, and litigation support. His career includes leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bell Anderson & Sanders, extensive expert-witness testimony, and nationally recognized publications and awards within the appraisal profession.
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!
An appellate court in California recently confirmed that registered investment advisors do not owe a legal duty to non-clients defrauded by imposters, despite expert testimony outlining industry standards for fraud prevention and regulatory reporting. (Expert Witness Blog)
Recent expansion within financial expert‑witness firms demonstrates the continued and increasing demand for sophisticated risk and valuation testimony in highly technical financial legal cases. (Business Insider)
Adherence to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 is essential for legal practitioners to ensure the admissibility of expert testimony, as strict disclosure requirements and specific reporting deadlines govern the presentation of specialist evidence in federal court. (Plaintiff Magazine)
 
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The potential for undisclosed professional sanctions, inconsistent prior testimony, and hidden conflicts of interest makes comprehensive due diligence of expert witnesses an essential safeguard against impeachment and malpractice claims in modern litigation. (National Law Review)
The rising integration of artificial intelligence, stricter environmental regulations, and the need for clear communication in complex litigation are among the key factors shaping the expert witness landscape in 2026. (Forensis Group)
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Feb 2026
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2/26/26 3-5 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom So, you want to be an expert witness? Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, "So, you want to be an expert witness?". Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
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Mar 2026
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3/12/26 3-5 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom So, you want to be an expert witness? Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, "So, you want to be an expert witness?". Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
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Mar 2026
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3/26/26 2-3 p.m. Via Zoom Join FEWA for an expert-led discussion on What Expert Witnesses Need to Know About Scams and Identity Theft, presented by Alex Kulikov, Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (MS, CFCI, CFCS, GAAP, PMP).
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Apr 2026
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4/9/26 3-5 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom So, you want to be an expert witness? Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, "So, you want to be an expert witness?" Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
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Apr 2026
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4/23/26 3-4 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom Join us on April 23rd and learn more about the pros and cons of using Open Source Intelligence for the Expert Witness.
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May 2026
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5/14/26 via Zoom 10 am-6 pm (CT) Get ready for a full day of expert tips, best practices, and strategies to elevate your practice! We’ll cover a variety of topics during this full-day session, including: • Ethics in expert witnessing • Creating professional exhibits and demonstratives in reports (visual aids, graphics, and audio elements) • Marketing and growing your expert witness practice • Best practices for billing, collections, and financial management • Protecting your practice from AI-related risks and liabilities Registration costs: FEWA Members: $395 Non-Members: $545
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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.
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