Winston Speaks at ABA’s 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference

On May 4, a former Winston & Strawn Partner spoke at the 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference in Miami, Florida, in a session titled “The Ethical Use of Expert Witnesses.”

The presentation explored the ethical issues related to the use of expert witnesses in dispute resolution. Topics included:

• Rules of professional conduct applicable to presenting witnesses generally

• How to ethically prepare and use an expert witness

• Interacting with your opponent’s experts

• The difference between consulting experts and testifying experts, and implications with respect to discovery

• The ethical and practical constraints on expert witnesses themselves, particularly when the expert is an attorney

The ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators and brings together top litigation professionals nationwide to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management.