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Description: Bias in the courtroom is a prevalent problem. Bias exists in all people. The ability to recognize your biases and the biases of your opponent can save or lose your case.
Black’s Law Dictionary Tenth Edition identifies 6 types of bias in the courtroom. Not on the list of biases is “Expert Witness Bias.” As a legal professional a responsibility is to recognize whether your expert witness is succumbing to unconscious biases that will be exposed in deposition or trial. We all have biases, learn to overcome yours and deliver a foolproof testimony.
This presentation introduces the six forms of courtroom biases plus expert witness bias. You learn how to recognize these biases in yourself, your expert witness, and the opposition.
After this seminar you will:
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Effectively recognize and reduce your biases
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Know how to counter the biases of the opposition
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Determine whether your forensic examiner’s report is biased
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Recognize the effects of bias on forensic examiners’ opinions
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Make implicit biases work in your favor
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Learn how biases impact the jury’s perspective
Presenter Bios
Mike Wakshull is a practicing civil and criminal court-qualified forensic document examiner based in Southern California. His clients are in 27 states and five countries. He partners with legal clients to dissect evidence presented in handwritten and computer-generated questioned documents. He holds a Master of Science degree in technology management from the University of Denver, a graduate school certificate in forensic document examination from East Tennessee State University and is a certified quality engineer. Wakshull was on the adjunct faculty of the University of Redlands. He is listed on the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Panel of Expert Witnesses.
My laboratory consists of laboratory grade digital and optical microscopes, the latest technology video spectral comparator VSC80, the latest version of Photoshop and Acrobat, two electrostatic detection devices (ESDA and Vacubox), high grade digital scanners, a large research library, and more.
Communication with clients is a top priority. I use video conferencing to share work product with clients. This avoids costly travel expenses to hold a meeting. Most work is performed on the computer using advanced software such as Adobe Photoshop and NEGA to assist in performing analyses.
My education includes a graduate school certificate in forensic document examination from East Tennessee State University, a bachelor's degree in mathematics, master’s degree in technology management from the University of Denver.
As a skilled speaker, I presented at national and international conferences for National Association of Document Examiners, Association of Forensic Document Examiners, World Congress of Forensics, California District Attorneys Association, California Lawyers Association, Bar Associations, the American Society for Quality, and many others.
Cases include civil and criminal, state and federal.
 | | Practice Areas: | | Elimination of Bias & Diversity in the Legal Profession | | | Online Media Type: | | Video | | | Production Date: | | 10/17/2022 12:00 PM EDT | | | Level: | | Intermediate | | | Category: | | Standard | | | Duration: | | 1 Hours, 0 Minutes | | | Online Format: | | Live | | | Course Type: | | Public |
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