ABA Roundtable: In the Mind of an Expert: A Journey through the Phases of Litigation
Phase Two—Expert Discovery
Krishnan Ramadas and Deepa Sundararaman will bring their expertise in litigation strategy and expert witness engagement to the second installment in a three-part series on the expert’s role in litigation, co-presented by BRG and the American Bar Association Litigation Section.
This session will cover:
- crafting expert reports that meet legal standards and support case strategy
- preparing for and conducting expert depositions—both defending your expert and deposing the opposition
- leveraging expert insights to support settlement negotiations
Through real-world examples and practical guidance, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the expert’s role in discovery, how to navigate the complexities of expert reports and depositions, and how experts can contribute meaningfully to settlement strategy.
Phase One—Fact Discovery
Joshua Lathrop and Michelle Tran covered:
- strategic expert selection and engagement early in the litigation process
- evolving admissibility standards under Rule 702 and Daubert
- integrating expert insights into discovery planning and case theory development
- managing expert communications to avoid common pitfalls
- leveraging specialized knowledge to strengthen legal arguments
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