A Closer Look at Experts:

New Ideas and Fresh Perspectives

Chairpersons:
William S. Bailey & Rebecca J. Roe

Keynote Presentation by Paul N. Luvera

Friday, December 11, 2015
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
5.0 CLE Credits Approved

8:20-8:30        Welcome & Introduction
William S. Bailey, Seminar Co-chair, Seattle Attorney
Rebecca J. Roe, Seminar Co-chair, Seattle Attorney

30 min        Where is the Expert Action? Current subject matter controversies in expert testimony
Becky Roe, Seminar Co-chair, Seattle Attorney

30 min        Effective Communication with Treating Doctors.
Dr. Peter M. McGough, UW Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Director of the UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, Seattle

30 min        Building the Foundation for Effective Expert Cross-Examination  
Kristine Costello, Seattle Attorney

30 min        Using Visuals to Make Expert Testimony Come Alive
Aaron Weholt, Legal Media Experts, Seattle

20 min        Connecting Your Experts with the Jury
Bill Bailey, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle

10 min        Q&A

45 min        Keynote Presentation: The Expert Witness
Paul Luvera, Gig Harbor Attorney

30 min        Motion Practice: Limiting Defense Experts and Supporting Your Own.
John Budlong, Edmonds Attorney

30 min         Judicial Perspective on Experts: Pre-Trial and Trial
Judge Catherine Shaffer, King County Superior Court, Seattle

30 min        Making Your Case with Opposing Experts
Karen Koehler, Seattle Attorney

15 min        Q&A