A conference for experts of all types and specialties, those aspiring to be experts, and those supporting experts with the aim of education that helps professionals located anywhere to become better expert witnesses.

Save the dates June 13 and June 14, 2022 and click below to learn more!

Social media is used by nearly every business, large and small, to share information, gain clients and – best of all – free promotion. Today, video is the best way to get attention. But where do you start? Cosmetology Expert Witness Susan Maccoy, MCFLC, CFLC, created a short YouTube video about her services as an expert witness. View video here. You can easily create a similar video to showcase your expertise. Learn more about Susan here and contact her via email at Susan@SusanMaccoy.com.

Once you create your video, send a link to FEWA and we would be happy to include it in an upcoming edition of this newsletter!

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 is the perfect place to write an op-ed style article about it 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 clicking below or emailing info@forensic.org. Happy writing!

Katherine is an art consultant providing collection and asset management needs to individuals, corporations, non-profits, museums and UHNW. Services include acquisition, appraisal, brokerage, curating, interior design, estate planning, estate sales, expert witness testimony, exhibition lending, asset management, speaking appearances, and art and antique collecting tours. Nationwide clients have relied on Katherine for extended projects.

Dr. James Apesos has decades of experience operating a busy private plastic surgery practice, training surgeons, managing emergency rooms, and hospital facilities. He has a wide experience dealing with both pediatric and adult surgery from congenital to reconstructive to cosmetic. Board certifications in plastic and reconstructive surgeon, general surgeon, and hand surgeon allow him to deal with most any and all potential medical malpractice situations. 

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!

Trying a case before a jury is no small task. As the saying goes, it is not what you know, it is what you can prove. But to take it a step further, it is also what you can explain. Even a strong case with ample evidence requires a compelling presentation before a jury to obtain a favorable outcome. In cases that require expert testimony, this can be particularly challenging.

Digital forensics is a branch of forensic science that focuses on recovering and analyzing information stored on electronic devices, including computers and cellphones. Digital forensic experts collect, preserve, validate, analyze, interpret, and report data that they find on digital devices.

Rule 702 is now slated to undergo another significant amendment. The change will reemphasize the governing standard of admissibility as well as the importance of reliability in the expert’s opinion. Last year, the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules unanimously approved the proposed amendments. Furthermore, the comment period for the amendments has recently closed. If enacted, the amended rule will take effect by Dec. 1, 2023.

Expert witness depositions can be the most crucial testimony in a lawsuit. A successful deposition can have several consequential impacts on a case. Learn tips for defending your expert in a deposition.

Expert witness visual aids fall under the umbrella of demonstrative evidence—referring to any exhibits that accompany and clarify trial testimony. Visual aids can make complex topics digestible to a jury and even change the tide in a courtroom. With a few guidelines, you can ensure you employ visual aids wisely and make your testimony as advantageous as possible.

A variety of circumstances can arise that would preclude an expert witness from testifying at trial. Experts tend to get excluded in federal court for one of two reasons: either the witness disclosure does not comply with the requirements under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or the expert fails to meet the standards for admissibility set forth in the Federal Rules of Evidence. At times, more unique circumstances arise that can prevent an expert witness from testifying. 

Did you attend the FEWA National Conference? Conference attendees earned up to 13.5 educational credits 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.