Leveraging Expert Testimony: Navigating Daubert Standards, Strategies for Direct and Cross Examination of Experts
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide advanced techniques for preparing for and conducting direct and cross examinations of expert witnesses in civil and commercial litigation. Our authoritative panel of commercial litigators will outline effective strategies for meeting Daubert standards on admissibility of expert opinion testimony, bringing and defending Daubert motions, and presenting or challenging highly technical expert witnesses at trial.
Outline
- Overview of Rule 702 and Daubert standard
- Bringing or defending Daubert challenges
- Preparing expert witnesses
- Direct examination techniques
- Cross examination and impeachment techniques
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the most effective methods for presenting highly technical information to juries?
- How can counsel best bolster an expert’s credibility and relevance?
- What sources should counsel research to disqualify or impeach an opponent’s expert?
- What advanced deposition techniques will help counsel to effectively impeach opposing experts at trial?
Faculty

Anthony L. Cochran
Partner
Chilivis Cochran Larkins & Bever
Mr. Cochran represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters. He has tried jury trials, bench trials,... | Read More
Mr. Cochran represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters. He has tried jury trials, bench trials, administrative and regulatory hearings, and medical peer review hearings. He has appeared on many panels and spoken at seminars on a variety of topics, including the application of the Daubert rule and a host of topics related to white-collar criminal law and investigations.
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Henry D. Fellows, Jr.
Partner
Fellows Labriola
Mr. Fellows represents corporations, partnerships and individuals in cases related to commercial contract disputes,... | Read More
Mr. Fellows represents corporations, partnerships and individuals in cases related to commercial contract disputes, fraud and RICO recovery, Georgia Trade Secrets Act, ERISA, and numerous other matters. He has tried cases in numerous Georgia Superior and State Courts, and also successfully argued cases before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
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John K. (Jake) Larkins, III
Partner
Chilivis Cochran Larkins & Bever
Mr. Larkins represents individuals and businesses in complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, business... | Read More
Mr. Larkins represents individuals and businesses in complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, employee benefits litigation, and consumer finance matters. He practices in both federal and state court in all phases of litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Larkins practiced at a private litigation firm in Atlanta for over 8 years.
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