Webinar Details

Trial Preparation: Direct Examination

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

12:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Program Description

This webinar will address two key aspects of direct examination for the financial expert: preparation and presentation. Time will be spent on effective preparation including forming "the story," coordinating with counsel, and assuring that a layman can grasp and own the financial theories and your story. Secondly, we will talk about the objectives, demeanor, and communication skills necessary to be effective and helpful in direct examination. The webinar is designed to increase comfort with the process of direct testimony and to provide direction for further development of the skills necessary to be successful.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Recognize the imperative to be persuasive and compelling in direct examination
Illustrate the need to develop a pre-trial routine
Produce case themes that drive how the story is told
Identify presentation principles and "rules" to keep in mind during direct testimony
Interpret and minimize the fear and mystique of trial testimony
Use tools and resources to further develop communication skills

Who Should Attend

Financial experts who either have, or will, be testifying before judges, juries, and arbitrators

Presenter(s)

Chris Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA

CPE Credit

Program Level: Basic	Prerequisites: Previous training or experience with the fundamentals of the subject matter.	Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based	CPE Credits: One (1) Hour	Fields of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Non-Member $180; Member $162

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