They told you never to get into the cage with the lion.
But at trial, there’s no choice—you will face expert witnesses. The real question is: Are you ready to tame them?
In this high-impact, one-hour masterclass, we'll pull back the curtain on the advanced strategies behind cross-examining expert witnesses in civil trials. Whether you're confronting a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, or the world's leading electrical injury expert, you’ll learn how to turn their strengths into liabilities, control the tempo of testimony, and win credibility with the jury—even when you’re not the one with the degree on the wall.
Breakfast
7:30am - 9:00am
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Sach Oliver · Joe Fried Winning the Most Common Tractor Trailer Case in AmericaCoffee & Snacks
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Sach Oliver · Joe Fried Winning the Most Common Tractor Trailer Case in AmericaCoffee & Snacks
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Sach Oliver · Joe Fried Winning the Most Common Tractor Trailer Case in AmericaLunch
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Michael CowenGetting Big Justice in Big Rig CasesCoffee & Snacks
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Joseph CamerlengoLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Randall Sorrels · Dirk Vandever LectureBreakfast
7:30am - 9:00am
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Melissa Scartelli Charting the Path to Verdict: Strategic Decisions in Medical Negligence TrialsCoffee & Snacks
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Rahul RavipudiLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Brian PanishLectureLunch
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Ben B. Rubinowitz · Michael Kelly LectureCoffee & Snacks
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Kimball JonesLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Al Foeckler · Brett A. Eckstein Black Hat Justice Opening StatementBreakfast
7:30am - 9:00am
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Kurt ZanerCreating Drama at Trial – how to tell a story in trial through dramatic theatrical techniquesCoffee & Snacks
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John RomanoTactical Storytelling During Cross-Examination of Defense Damages & Causation ExpertsCoffee & Snacks
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Sagi ShakedLectureLunch
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Kurt ZanerWriting a Story – Win your case in a page and a halfCoffee & Snacks
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Edward CiarimboliFrom the Windshield to the Boardroom: How FedEx’s Camera Systems Prove Control, Knowledge and ResponsibilityCoffee & Snacks
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Breakfast
7:30am - 9:00am
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Andrew PickettLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Andrew Robb · Brittany Sanders Robb Maximizing Recoverable Damages Before Trial: Framing Your Case for Actual RecoverabilityCoffee & Snacks
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Dan AmbroseWitness Prep & Direct ExaminationLunch
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Patrick KangHow We Built An Eight-Figure Practice On Just Toxic Mold Litigation.Coffee & Snacks
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Dan AmbroseCross ExaminationCoffee & Snacks
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Eric CastelblancoSue Your Slumlord: The Ins and Outs of Habitability Law in CABreakfast
7:30am - 9:00am
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Orlando De CastroverdeHow To Get A 1.7m Verdict On A Neck Injection CaseCoffee & Snacks
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George MoschopoulosLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Al Foeckler · Brett A. Eckstein Black Hat Justice Verdict – A Deep-Dive into a $15 Million Verdict in an Extremely Conservative VenueLunch
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Michael StephensonLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Alex IvanovLectureCoffee & Snacks
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Sarah HavensLecture