Financial Litigation (Monday)
Testifying Via Video: What you Need to Know
Monday, December 13, 2021 10:10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. ETThe COVID pandemic has accelerated the use of remote video technology in depositions, trial testimony, and court proceedings. Video communication is not necessarily better or worse than live oral performance, but it is undoubtedly a different medium that has different constraints and possibilities than live performance. This workshop, co-taught by anthropologist and trial consultant Sarah Murray and actor and trial consultant Andrew Caple-Shaw, gives a thorough overview of how to prepare yourself for effective testimony over video. Topics they will address include:
- The basics of dress, makeup, and lighting
- The role of practice
- How to relate to the camera and use your body within the space of the camera to communicate
- Using visuals on camera versus using them in person
- Keeping your listener’s attention in a virtual environment
- Recognize technical basics of ensuring good video and sound
- Determine what colors to avoid wearing on camera
- Identify practical tips on how to keep listeners' attention, work with exhibits and visuals, and create a dynamic presentation in a virtual environment
Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Communications and Marketing: 2
Program Level: Overview - Learning activity level that provides a general review of a subject area from a broad perspective.
Who Should Attend:
Expert witnesses and anyone who regularly presents in a virtual environment will benefit by attending our session.Prerequisites:
None required. These overview programs may be appropriate for professionals at all organizational levels.Advanced Preparation:
None
Cybersecurity for People in a Hurry
Monday, December 13, 2021 12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ETThis presentation provides a concise overview of cybersecurity statutes and the NIST framework, details how to incorporate basic cybersecurity principles into various engagement types, and specifies how to integrate those principles with a valuation engagement.
- Determine cybersecurity processes, policies, and procedures for their own organizations or for clients
- Determine and perform a cybersecurity risk assessment according to industry standards
- Identify how to integrate cybersecurity principles with a valuation engagement.
Total CPE: 1
Fields of Study: Information Technology: 1
Program Level: Intermediate - Learning activity level that builds on a basic program most appropriate for individuals with detailed knowledge in an area.
Who Should Attend:
Financial experts interested in strengthening their valuation assessments or financial experts interested in accepting engagements with a cybersecurity component.Prerequisites:
Previous training or research on subject matter being taught. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational and/or supervisory responsibilities.Advanced Preparation:
None
Mediation with BV Experts: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. ETToday’s session is going to focus on business valuation experts in mediation. Experts can be highly effective and powerful in helping to resolve issues if you are properly prepared, your mediator has knowledge in the area to ask appropriate questions, and your mediator can gain trust and encourage interactive dialogue between experts to educate all the parties in mediation. Experts can help diffuse tension, address unrealistic expectations, and clear up key points that may be misunderstood by the clients, the experts, or attorneys. This session will provide you with what you need to consider with the application of mediation and how to help your clients when you are questioned about mediation.
- Determine the benefits of mediation
- Identify reasons to use business valuation experts in mediation
- Identify how to address concerns typically raised by clients
- Recognize how to collaborate more effectively with clients
- Apply techniques to optimally make use of your expertise with on site and virtual mediations
- Identify how to leave with some bonus items
Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Business Law: 1, Communications and Marketing: 1
Program Level: Overview - Learning activity level that provides a general review of a subject area from a broad perspective.
