As young lawyers, you’re motivated to impress, to seem like the smartest person on the team. But no one person can know enough to succeed entirely on their own. We rely on the assistance and expertise of those around us, building a community of trusted allies who can help ensure we’re capable of fully serving our clients’ interests. Expert witnesses are one such invaluable resource in many avenues of legal practice.
In this episode, host Montana Funk sits down with Dr. Chris Spaeth, an expert focusing on neuroscience, toxicology, and pharmacology. Together, they discuss the role of an expert witness and how lawyers can foster better working relationships with experts and be more effective lawyers in the process.
Additional Resources:
Pretrial Gatekeeping: How to Handle Junk Science and Unqualified Experts
Best Practices for Working with Expert Witnesses
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
American Bar Association Litigation Section
Associate Producer: Montana Funk