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Establishing Expertise as an Ethical Expert Witness –

Experts and Lawyers Collaborating to Help Victims

January 12-13, 2009

(rescheduled from August 14-15, 2008)
 

Austin, Texas



Training at a Glance
The training is designed for attorneys, domestic violence service providers and professionals who are interested in being considered as expert witnesses in court cases involving domestic violence.

Overview: An intensive two-day training provides participants critical skills needed to serve as an expert witness or use the skills of an expert witness in domestic violence cases; knowledge about the ethical issues involved; knowledge about the legal environment expert witnesses work in; and issues involved in expert witness testimony. Course structure uses case studies and allows participants to evaluate an expert witness on the stand.
The training will address the issues listed below.  Training materials will be distributed to all participants.
Role of expert witnesses
ABCs for expert witnesses
The court environment
Practical tips for effective testimony
Establishing credentials of an expert witness
Updates on challenging issues
View from the bench
Special issues in immigration cases
Testifying as an expert witness
Designing agency policies and guidelines
NEW section on expert witnesses in child custody cases

Presenters have substantial experience as expert witnesses in court cases involving domestic violence. Faculty profiles.

The training begins at 9:00 am each day. It ends at 5:30 pm on Monday and 3:30 pm on Tuesday. Please make travel arrangements to stay to the end of the training.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE for social workers, attorneys and law enforcement.

Registration is $225.00 and limited to 100 – register by December 22, 2008. After December 22, it is $250. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Participants are on their own for dinner. Registration Form.
The training will be conducted at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in Austin, TX at 727 East Dean Keeton Street in the Eidman Courtroom.


Registration and Lodging
 
The registration fee is $225.00. Register by December 22, 2008. After December 22, it is $250. Registration Form.

 

LODGING – Special single/double room rates of $97.00 per night (plus 15% taxes) are available at the Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center (300 East 4th Street). Reserve a room with a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. To receive the special rate, you must make your reservation by December 14, 2008.

 
 
Transportation in Austin
Transportation will be provided each day from the hotel to the training.
 
Driving directions to and parking at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
 
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