SEAK Expert Witness Conference 2005

SEAK Expert Witness Conference 2005

Fourteenth Annual
National Expert Witness Conference
The Program for experts of all disciplines and levels of experience

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Massachusetts

June 16 and 17, 2005

detailed schedule

Seminar Leaders:
Steven Babitsky, Esq. & James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.

registration information
Hotel and Travel Information

Registration Form

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SEAK, Inc. is pleased to present its Fourteenth Annual National Expert Witness Conference. Experts from all disciplines and with all levels of experience will benefit from multi-disciplinary advanced techniques. Nationally recognized attorneys, experts, judges, and educators will discuss all aspects of expert witness testimony, ethics, and trial techniques. Conference participants will be presented with practical suggestions for succeeding as expert witnesses. This advanced two-day program will include lectures, trial demonstrations, lively question and answer periods, intensive breakout sessions led by a highly qualified faculty, and roundtable discussions where participation by attendees is encouraged.

Conference registrants will have an opportunity to improve their skills while networking and meeting other professionals in a stimulating and collegial atmosphere. We are proud to present five preconferences this year including two new preconferences. We are also pleased to provide a continental breakfast each day, an hors d'oeuvre reception on June 16 and a conference luncheon on June 17. Our faculty this year includes three distinguished judges. Our expanded program will permit participants to obtain even more information than in past years.

Here is what past attendees have to say about the program:

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!"

"The presenters were excellent."

"This is my fourth year of attendance. I keep coming as long as I go away with new gems of knowledge or technique."

"Informative, attention holding, practical! Exceeded my expectations in terms of what I would be able to take back with me!"

"User friendly."

"Very professionally done."

"By far the best value of all training I've attended."

"Good job - well done, excellent conference."

"All speakers were outstanding and should be invited back."

"Thanks for the great opportunity to enhance my skills."

"Right on point."

"All speakers were good."

Hotel and Travel Information

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort
The Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort is surrounded by 52 totally private acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers an 18-hole par 54 golf course, a private patio or balcony for the 224 deluxe guest rooms, a complete fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, a whirlpool, a complete spa, and free parking. The Four Points by Sheraton Resort is conveniently located within walking distance of Main Street with its many shops and restaurants. Public beaches and the ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are minutes from the hotel. Driving directions are available on the Sheraton website at www.sheraton.com.

Getting to Hyannis

The two major airports closest to Cape Cod are Logan International Airport in Boston, MA (70 miles) and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island (80 miles). Barnstable Airport is a five minute drive from the Sheraton, but this is a commuter airport that has smaller planes and fewer flights. T.F. Green is preferred over Logan as it is usually less congested. Rental cars, taxis and car service are available at all three airports.

Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a true destination spot that features beautiful beaches, warm water, great restaurants, historic towns, sightseeing, kayaking, whale watching, museums, numerous bike trails, shopping, nightlife, championship golf, and world famous boating. Cape Cod is also gateway to the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. For more information on what to do on Cape Cod, please visit www.capecod.com.

Schedule
		Thursday, June 16th, 2005
		Friday, June 17, 2005
Thursday, June 16th, 2005

7:30-8:30	Registration & Continental Breakfast (Subject to space availability)
8:30-9:30	A View From The Bench By The Honorable John M. Campbell Washington, DC
9:30-10:30	How Lawyers Dig Up Dirt on Experts: Dissecting and Analyzing the Expert By Carol Henderson, Professor, JD Gulfport, FL
10:30-11:30	Demonstrative Evidence and Expert Witnesses By Jeffrey J. Kroll, Esq. Chicago, IL
11:30-12:00	Roundtable: Including Conference Attendees
12:00-1:30	Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30-2:30	Breakout Sessions: Choose One
	Trial Demonstration: A Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Witness Testimony By Alan Cantor, Esq., Boston, MA James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq., Falmouth, MA David Pesuit, PhD, Northampton, MA
	OR Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of the Expert in Multiple Expert Cases By James R. Dobbs, PhD, PE Tallahassee, FL
2:30-3:30	Breakout Sessions: Choose One
	Expert Communications: Avoiding Disastrous Disclosures By Paul M. Mannix, Esq. Pittsburgh, PA OR Business Practices for Experts and Consultants: What Works By Marc A. Rabinoff, EdD Littleton, CO
3:30-4:30	Breakout Sessions: Choose One
	How Experts Make Themselves Invaluable to Counsel: Beyond the Favorable Opinion By Mark W. Freel, Esq. Providence, RI OR Best Practices for Testifying Experts: Developing a Transparent Expert Witness and Consulting Practice By Ronald S. Ostrowski, PhD Charlotte, NC
4:30-5:30	Breakout Sessions: Choose One
	Growing Your Expert Witness Practice: Going Beyond the One Person Office By James R. Dobbs, PhD, PE Tallahassee, FL OR You Have To Know The Rules: The Rules All Experts Need to Know By Thomas R. Porter, CPA, Esq., CFFA, CVA Springfield, VA
5:30-6:30	RECEPTION

Friday, June 17, 2005
7:30-8:30	Registration (Subject to space availability)
8:30-9:30	The Biggest Mistakes Experts Make and How to Avoid Them By The Honorable Warren D. Wolfson Chicago, IL
9:30-10:30	Optimizing the Expert Witness Image, Perception, and Credibility By Danit Ran Schreiber Rye, NY
10:30-11:30	The Secrets to Becoming a World Class Expert Witness By Richard Waites, JD, PhD Houston, TX
11:30-12:00	Roundtable: Including Conference Attendees
12:00-1:00	Conference Luncheon-Provided
1:00-2:00	Breakout Sessions:
	Reasonable Degree of Certainty and the Substantial Factor Test: Proof of Causation and Beyond By Bert Black, Esq. Dallas, TX
	OR Cross-Examination, The Expert's Report: What Experts Can Expect and How to Avoid Disaster By Robert L. Byman, Esq. Chicago, IL
2:00-3:00	Breakout Sessions:
	Preparing for Deposition and Trial Courtroom Testimony: Direct and Cross-Examination By Cyril H. Wecht, MD, JD Pittsburgh, PA
	OR The Role of the Expert in High Stakes National Civil Litigation: Scorched Earth? By James D. Gotz, Esq. Boston, MA
3:00-4:00	Breakout Sessions: Choose one
	Defending Yourself During Deposition and Cross- Exam: Becoming an Active Expert By David M. Benjamin, PhD Chestnut Hill, MA
	OR Educating Attorneys: The Role of the Expert By David A. Dodge, CSP Standish, ME
4:00-5:00	Breakout Sessions: Choose one
	Knocking Expert Witnesses Out of the Box: Disqualifications, Conflicts, and Much More By Paul R. Cox, Esq. Dover, NH OR
	The Role of Experts in Arbitration Proceedings By Robert L. Byman, Esq. Chicago, IL