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How to Best Utilize (and Treat) Your Experts Panel Discussion

This unique forensic expert panel discussion offers practical, trial-tested guidance for criminal defense attorneys on the selection, preparation, and effective use of forensic experts at every stage of litigation. Drawing on firsthand experience from trial and post-conviction perspectives, the presenters provide strategic insights into expert vetting, communication, and case integration to help lawyers get the most from their experts while avoiding common pitfalls.

 

Viewers will learn how to identify when an expert is needed, how to select the right type of expert for specific forensic or medical issues, and how to avoid missteps that can lead to poor testimony or ineffective assistance claims in post-conviction proceedings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of involving experts early, maintaining transparency about case facts, and using experts not just to testify, but to help shape and test the defense theory.

 

The session also addresses practical and ethical considerations, including how to avoid fee conflicts in expert agreements and how to prevent late-stage expert involvement from derailing trial strategy. With clear examples, discussion of Daubert and admissibility concerns, and real-world lessons from cross-disciplinary teams, this program delivers actionable takeaways that can improve trial performance and safeguard against future challenges.

Laura Schile

As a nationally renowned expert, Laura brings more than 20 years of experience in research and the forensic sciences to our clients. She is court qualified as an expert in DNA analysis, serology, crime scene investigation, evidence collection and handling, and hair comparison. Laura has worked with the University of Texas M.D. Anderson research center, The Texas Department of Public Safety, and as the DNA Lab Manager for the Oklahoma City Police Department. Her most recent affiliation was with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, consulting on all aspects of the forensic sciences in relation to trial and appeal processes. Laura is ASCLD certified as a technical leader, and a member of various professional organizations. Laura’s comprehensive mix of knowledge and experience enables her to advice on how to use many different types of information and evidence to support a competent defense or effective prosecution. Based on case review, she will recommend strategies for witness interviews, inclusion, exclusion or further testing of evidence, court testimony or other expert assistance.

CLE State Accreditation
  • General 1.00
  • General CLE-HI: 1.00
  • General CLE-SD: 1.00
  • General CLE-NY: 1.20
  • General CLE-CA: 1.00
  • General CLE-IL: 1.00
  • General CLE-AK: 1.00
  • General CLE-MD: 1.00
  • General CLE-VT: 1.00
  • General CLE-MA: 1.00
  • General CLE-DC: 1.00
  • General CLE-ND: 1.00
  • General CLE-OR: 1.00
  • General CLE-WA: 1.00
  • General CLE-CT: 1.00
  • General CLE-NH: 1.00
  • General CLE-FL: 1.20
  • General CLE-VI: 1.00
  • General CLE-AZ: 1.00
CLE State Accreditation:
  • General 1.00
  • General CLE-HI: 1.00
  • General CLE-SD: 1.00
  • General CLE-NY: 1.20
  • General CLE-CA: 1.00
  • General CLE-IL: 1.00
  • General CLE-AK: 1.00
  • General CLE-MD: 1.00
  • General CLE-VT: 1.00
  • General CLE-MA: 1.00
  • General CLE-DC: 1.00
  • General CLE-ND: 1.00
  • General CLE-OR: 1.00
  • General CLE-WA: 1.00
  • General CLE-CT: 1.00
  • General CLE-NH: 1.00
  • General CLE-FL: 1.20
  • General CLE-VI: 1.00
  • General CLE-AZ: 1.00