The 2019 Conference has sold out! Attendees can look forward to two days of unparalleled and advanced educational programming. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other experts, consultants, attorneys, and legal professionals — including the opportunity to participate in our Mentor/Mentee Program!

If you missed out on registering and want to get added to the waitlist, please email ExecDir@forensic.org. Just because it’s sold out, it doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the conference. You can attend the Networking Reception on Friday night, beginning at 5:30 pm; registration for non-attendees is $25. Or we have a few sponsorships remaining. What better way to get your name in front of a SOLD OUT crowd! Learn more!

Learn more about this year’s programming and keep an eye out for the 2020 FEWA National Conference!

Start your forensic consulting career today!

Join FEWA at the 2019 National Conference, on Friday, April 26 from 1:00-4:00 pm PT, to learn how to begin your expert witness practice. The “Becoming a Forensic Consultant: Your Next Career” workshop will guide professionals seeking to become expert witnesses on how to make the transition to expert witnessing, defining and marketing your expert practice, and best practices in forensic consulting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and get your expert witness career started today! Tell your colleagues and peers to check it out. If they mention you as a their referral, you’ll receive a Starbucks gift card!

FEWA Members and Non-Members are invited to attend a FEWA Virtual Academy Webinar on April 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM PT. The webinar will be led by Richard Thomas of Richard Thomas JD, LLC Ethical Presence Consulting and will focus on what ethical requirements expert witnesses have to be aware of, substantive knowledge rationally presented, and communication skills in their role.

Webinars are free for FEWA Members.  

Benjamin Taylor is a new member of FEWA's Houston Chapter.

Benjamin earned a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a M.E. Degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. Benjamin performed structural analysis in the aerospace industry for 8 years. In late 2016, he transitioned to forensic civil/structural engineering at Haag Engineering Co. He evaluates various structural features including roofing, framing, and foundations. Benjamin is licensed in 11 states and Puerto Rico.

To learn more about Benjamin, visit his FEWA Profile! Please join us in welcoming Benjamin to FEWA!

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