The Court’s Perspective on Expert Witness Testimony
- Berkeley -

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Garrett Wong will lead this day long training to hone your skills related to testifying as an expert witness.  A mock hearing using a fictitious competency case will be held to discuss common mistakes new expert witnesses often make.  In the Berkeley training, highly experienced expert witnesses Dr. Karen Franklin and Dr. Jonathan French and notable attorneys Ira Barg and Kara Chien will play the roles in the mock trial and will offer insights on giving effective testimony on the stand and in the corresponding reports. Judge Wong will round out the day with a judge’s perspective on live testimony and written reports. 

This seminar is appropriate for mental health experts who may be called upon to testify in court and attorneys who want to learn more about expert testimony by mental health professionals.  Breakfast pastries and a box lunch are provided.

Continuing Education
6 units for professional licenses: BBS, BRN, CPA and MCLE

CEU Statements: FMHAC is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. FMHAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Provider #FOR005
Course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. through the California Psychological Association.
State Bar of California MCLE Provider #15388.