Risk Management for Experts: How to avoid becoming a defendant!
Mr. Fiorica will provide a detailed explanation of the Lambert v. Carneghi ruling by exploring the facts of the case and why the court found that the appraiser in the case had immunity but the expert did not. He will also discuss your professional risks as an expert and give very specific recommendations for how to mitigate those risks.

Speaker: Andrew "Drew" Fiorica, Esq.
Eppsteiner & Smith Law Firm
Drew Fiorica’s litigation practice includes defense of developers and builders in disputes including construction defect matters, fraud, misrepresentation and general litigation matters. He also represents owners of commercial and residential projects as plaintiffs in various disputes. Drew litigates against insurers and represents plaintiffs in consumer product litigation, and he provides insurance coverage opinions for individual and business clientele, including professional practices.

DoubleTree Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA

6 PM

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Expert Witness Seminar
This is Part 1 of a 3-session trial series being held in Southern California. Recommended for everyone: attendees at this seminar will receive priority registration for one or both workshops -- Part 2 in San Diego, October 25, and Part 3 in Newport Beach, November 15.

Speaker: Michael Schwartz, Esq.
The Trial Advocacy Group

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L.A. County Bar Association Conference Center
281 S. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Witness Preparation by a Jury Consultant: How to reduce nerves, improve testimony clarity and create positive jury impact
• How jury profiles are created
• Post-trial jury comments on witness testimony
• Improved witness communication and efficiency on the trial team
• How large cases were influenced (good and bad) by subliminal influences to jurors by witnesses

Speaker: Toni Blake, JD, MA
2nd Chair Scervices, Inc.
Toni Blake holds a J.D. and a Masters in Cognitive Social Psychology, and she is an Associate Professor of Psychology. She is a published author of books and articles and serves as guest lecturer for law schools and bar associations. Toni has selected juries in over 150 cases, including high-profile cases that have appeared on Court TV, Dateline, 20/20, and other international media. She has conducted extensive research background in jury decision-making and cognitive psychology in the courtroom.

DoubleTree Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA

6 PM