ABA Roundtable: In the Mind of an Expert: A Journey through the Phases of Litigation

July 29, 2025
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Phase One—Fact Discovery

Joshua Lathrop and Michelle Tran brought their expertise in litigation strategy and expert witness engagement to “In the Mind of an Expert: A Journey through the Phases of Litigation, Phase One—Fact Discovery,” the first of a three-part series on the expert’s role in litigation, co-presented by BRG and the American Bar Association Litigation Section.

This session 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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