2022 Podcast Highlights: The Expert Witness Perspectives Moving Litigation Forward
Round Table Group’s 2022 podcast season delivered a year of insightful dialogue with expert witnesses across a wide range of disciplines. Listeners gained firsthand perspectives on expert preparation, communication, testimony refinement, and the shifting demands of modern litigation. Through candid conversations, seasoned experts revealed how they approach complex cases, strengthen collaboration with attorneys, and continuously sharpen their craft.
Inside the Expert’s Workflow: Strategies That Drive Stronger Outcomes
Throughout 2022, guests shared the systems and habits that keep expert work efficient, credible, and effective. Discussions emphasized the value of clear communication, well‑defined expectations, and strong attorney‑expert rapport. Many episodes explored how experts break down complex subject matter for courts, prepare for testimony, manage case volume, and maintain clarity in report writing. Together, these insights offer a practical roadmap for experts and attorneys navigating high‑stakes litigation.
Industry Voices: What Different Fields Teach Us About Expert Practice
The season featured experts from economics, forensic psychology, insurance, food science, pharmacy, accounting, hydrology, clinical psychology, and pyrotechnics—each offering a unique lens on expert witness challenges. Their stories highlighted how discipline‑specific nuance intersects with universal expert skills such as precision, time‑management, and the ability to translate complex concepts for non‑technical audiences. Whether interpreting emotional cues, analyzing manufacturing processes, or evaluating water systems, these experts showcased the diverse realities of expert witness work.
Wisdom From the Field: What Experience Teaches Over Time
Veteran experts reflected on the lessons that have shaped their careers, from developing strong attorney relationships to building organizational systems that support multiple ongoing matters. They spoke about refining testimony techniques, improving report structure, and communicating with concision and confidence. Collectively, the 2022 season stands as a valuable resource for both new and experienced expert witnesses seeking to elevate their practice.
Featured Episodes to Explore
- At the Round Table with Economics Expert Dr. Michael Einhorn: Dr. Einhorn discusses his Department of Justice background, the evolution of his work in IP and media, and how COVID reshaped expert witness responsibilities.
- Food Science & Chemistry Insights with Dr. Kantha Shelke: Dr. Shelke reveals why precision, clarity, and deep industry knowledge are critical to success in food science and manufacturing disputes.
- Project Management for Expert Witnesses with Kevin Quinley: Kevin Quinley explains how mapping work, planning commitments, and preparing strategically for interviews and depositions set experts apart.
- Forensic Accounting Lessons from David Harkavy: David Harkavy outlines how he manages long‑running cases, keeps information fresh, and structures reports to best support counsel.
- Simplifying Complex Psychology with Expert Witness Dr. Jolie Brams: Dr. Brams breaks down how simplifying complex psychological concepts strengthens expert testimony and enhances clarity in both civil and criminal cases.