Rules of Evidence in Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for Trial Lawyers

General Credits:

$129.00

Course Description

This CLE will explore Federal Rule of Evidence 702, focusing on the evolving standards for expert witness admissibility and practical strategies for both presenting one’s own experts and challenging those of one’s opponents. The presentation will include insights into recent amendments, judicial trends, and best practices for maximizing the impact of expert testimony in litigation.

Syllabus

  1. Hierarchy of Epidemiological Evidence
  2. Specific vs. General Causation
  3. Bradford Hill Criteria
  4. Rule 702 Amendment and Application
  5. Data and Examples

Credit Details

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Christopher G. Campbell, Esq., Kamal Apatira, Esq., Sarah M. Carrier, Esq.

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General Credits

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Christopher G. Campbell, Esq.
Christopher G. Campbell, Esq.
Christopher G. Campbell, Esq. is a Harvard Law School graduate with 20 years of experience in mass tort, class action, and complex commercial litigation, including trial and appellate work across the life sciences, food and beverage, automotive, and insurance sectors. He serves as Chair of DLA Piper's Product Liability and Mass Tort practice group and advises clients on regulatory, communications, and strategic matters affecting their business interests and reputations.
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Kamal Apatira, Esq.
Kamal Apatira, Esq.
Kamal Apatira, Esq. is a litigation associate who handles product liability class actions, business and commercial disputes, and white-collar criminal investigations, while also supporting high-stakes government investigations. He maintains an active pro bono practice focused on immigration applications, youth litigation matters, and legal policy advisory services for community organizations.
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Sarah M. Carrier, Esq.
Sarah M. Carrier, Esq.
Sarah M. Carrier, Esq. practices product liability, mass tort, and commercial litigation with experience representing companies in global and transnational matters across pharmaceutical and consumer products industries. She has argued before state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, previously served as in-house counsel for a major retail corporation, and began her legal career at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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