Use of Experts in Employment Litigation: A Primer for In-House Counsel

Many garden-variety employment claims do not require defense expert witnesses, but for high-stakes, big-dollar, and/or collective or class actions, experts should be seriously considered.

Spend an hour with three of our experienced trial lawyers who have worked with a broad range of experts. They will share practical insights on when and why to use experts, the types of experts who can add value in particular cases, and strategies for managing expert fees.

Strategic use of effective experts — from statisticians, forensic computer technologists, and HR professionals to handwriting experts, CPAs, and psychiatrists — can be instrumental in winning cases or significantly reducing settlement values. Likewise, in prosecuting non-compete and trade secret claims against former employees, the right expert can make or break a case.

1.0 hour CLE credit and 1.0 hour HRCI credit pending. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®

Questions? Email Josie Stein or call 301-980-4436.