Working with Experts
Friday, February 21, 2020 ~ Noon to 4:00 pm
11:45 AM Registration ~ 12:00-4:00PM Lunch & Program
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Regatta Room (Downstairs)

Presented by: Criminal Law Section/Chair Catherine R. Henry ~ Vice Chair Erin A. Hayden

PROGRAM

11:45 – 12:10 Registration & Introductions

12:10 – 1:00 Session I ~ Expert Level Decision Making

An overview of what to consider when deciding when to hire an expert, what kind of expert,
and how the Frye/Daubert standard impacts such decisions.
Jessica Manuele, Assistant Public Defender

1:00  – 1:50 Session II ~ Ask the Expert Panel Discussion

The panel will discuss their experiences working with attorneys and how to achieve the best 
results for your clients through the use of expert witnesses.
Dr. Kristina Disney, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical & Forensic Psychologist; Beau Biller, P.E., 
Forensic Scientist/Engineering Manager; John Sawicki, Certified Computer Forensics
Examiner

1:50 – 2:10 Networking Break

2:10 – 3:00 Session III ~ Ethics with Experts

A look at the ethical implications when working with experts.
Roberta Kemp Flowers, Interim Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy
and Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law

3:00  – 3:50 Session IV ~ Getting More Bang for Your Buck

Making the most of expert testimony, effective voir dire of experts, and how to effectively
challenge expert testimony.
Kevin Hayslett, Attorney with Carlson & Meissner

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Registration Fee: $85 Members, $115 Non-Members, $25 students ~ Lunch Provided
{Please choose one when registering: Mediterranean Chicken with Calamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Roasted
Tomatoes & Lemon Butter Wine Reduction - or Grilled Vegetable Plate with Basmati Rice}
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 18, 2020  ~
Approved 4.0 hrs. General CLE Credit, including 1 hr. Ethics
Certification: 4.0 Appellate Practice; Criminal Appellate Law; Criminal Trial Law; and Juvenile Law
Register Today: Online calendar at www.stpetebar.com              

CLICK HERE to download this information or register on the link above.

For more information on the Criminal Law Section contact Chair Catherine Henry 
catherinehenry@co.pinellas.fl.us or 727-453-7467 or Vice Chair Erin Hayden
erinhaydenlaw@gmail.com or 727-321-3433.