We are proud to announce the lineup of invited speakers for the 2021 FEWA National Conference! Join us this June 11-12 either in-person at the Texas Justice Center in Bellaire, Texas, or livestream from the comforts of home and experience quality lectures from renowned regional and local experts providing advanced training skills for experts of all levels and disciplines.

And don't miss out on promoting your products or services at the 2021 FEWA National Conference! Support opportunities range from $100 - $3,500. View all offerings here.

The FEWA e-newsletter is distributed twice a month – that’s 24 opportunities for you to contribute an article, news item, or event notice for our newsletter! We are always interested to hear about your experiences as an expert witness and legal consultant, whether you are just starting out your career or are a seasoned expert. The Forensic Expert Witness e-newsletter is the perfect place to write an op-ed style article to share your insights with other experts, and gain visibility for your FEWA profile and expertise.

Submit your community editorial to the FEWA National Staff by email at info@forensic.org.

FEWA Member, Ashley Nunneley, has spent most of her life involved in antiques and estate sales, working at her grandmother’s antique shop, and traveling to auctions and flea markets throughout Northern California. In 2012, she received formal education in appraisal ethics, theory, and law. She is a "generalist appraiser", having a wide range of knowledge in the broad categories of antiques, furnishings, decorative art, books, and many other specialty categories. Learn more about Ashley below. 

Participating in a deposition is a common occurrence for expert witnesses. What’s less common is a request for 14 hours of deposing for a single expert. But this is exactly what transpired in a recent case in California’s Northern District. The presiding judge in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. granted Apple’s lengthy request to depose one of Epic’s expert witnesses. Given this outcome, attorneys and their expert witnesses will want to think twice before submitting all-encompassing, bulky expert reports in complicated cases.

What mistake do I often see even senior lawyers at good firms make when taking depositions or trying cases? These folks know that questions on direct examination should be open-ended and questions on cross should be leading. I see people err in those regards, of course, but I don’t typically see experienced, knowledgeable folks make those errors.

Today’s polarized society has placed a spotlight on the importance of diversity, particularly when it comes to positions of leadership and authority. Too often, we overlook the unique value that diversity brings—insightful perspectives from people of different backgrounds and experiences.

The success of your case often gets down to three things: witnesses, witnesses and witnesses. Good advocacy helps, too, but that generally means marshaling good witnesses.

Forensic architects serve multiple purposes throughout construction projects. Most commonly, they are brought in to investigate the root cause of damages caused by construction defects or other damages to buildings. The role of a forensic architect is to be an unbiased, third-party expert, identifying issues within the construction or building, determining causes, and suggesting solutions.

Webinars and virtual chapter meetings are open to all members and non-members.