Expert Witnesses and Artificial Intelligence

Expert witnesses are used in virtually every litigation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way that law is practiced, including the use of expert witnesses. Through this webinar, you will discover how to use AI to research experts, prepare for their depositions, and evaluate their credibility. You will also learn the role that expert witnesses will play in an emerging AI legal environment.

Topics covered include:

Expert Witnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law Practice Legal Tech

Agenda:

Introduction

The role of expert witnesses in litigation
What is artificial intelligence?

How AI Is Changing the Practice of Law

The advantages of AI
Challenges of AI

How To Use AI To Research Experts

Traditional ways to research experts
GPT to research experts
The limits of using AI to research experts
Paid AI tools to research experts
How to blend traditional research with AI

The Future of AI and Expert Witnesses

The use of AI by judges
Could AI replace expert witnesses?

Questions & Answers

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

Originally broadcast: August 22, 2024 10:00 AM PT

Webinar Highlights

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00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background

Jim Robinson, the speaker, is introduced with vast experience in finding and researching expert witnesses, with notable contributions to the field. Jim discusses the impact of AI on expert witnesses, noting varied opinions among experts regarding its role and credibility. Some experts embrace AI, while others remain skeptical or avoid its use altogether.

05:18 Expert Witnesses and AI

Jim Robinson shares insights from a poll of 1,100 expert witnesses regarding their use of AI. A significant majority, 79%, reported not using AI, preferring traditional methods of analysis and testimony. Among those using AI, tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly were popular, with some experts developing their own AI tools.

09:56 AI Tools and Legal Practice

Jim discusses expert witnesses, their role in litigation, and how they can help a case. He reviews what we're talking about when we're talking about artificial intelligence. Jim introduces different large language models and how they can be used for expert witness purposes. AI's impact on legal practice is discussed, particularly in terms of efficiency and billable hours. He recommends Matthew Kerbis's webinar on AI's impact on billable hours and Greg Siskind's webinar on 30 game-changing use cases for AI for further exploration. Prompt engineering is emphasized as crucial for effective use of AI in expert witness research and Jim talks through how to best prompt AI.

40:47 Researching Expert Witnesses

Jim stresses the importance of researching expert witnesses thoroughly, with examples of dishonesty in credentials. AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can assist in gathering information and preparing cross-examination material. He recommends the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine for accessing historical web data. He discusses cases where attorneys failed to research expert witnesses, leading to negative outcomes. AI's limitations in providing comprehensive information are acknowledged, emphasizing the need for manual verification.

01:03:31 AI in Expert Witness Depositions

AI can assist in preparing expert witness depositions by generating questions and summarizing reports. Tools like Co-Counsel offer advanced capabilities for designing deposition outlines and analyzing case specifics. Jim highlights the importance of verifying AI-generated summaries and ensuring accuracy. He advises that experts avoid using LLMs for actual work products, maintaining credibility. He reviews some AI prompts that can be helpful for evaluating an expert witness's work product.

01:11:04 AI Limitations and Future

AI tools like Grammarly and Turnitin can help detect plagiarism and ensure originality in expert witness reports. AI-powered video generation platforms and enhanced Photoshop capabilities are mentioned as useful tools for experts. Jim discusses the potential for AI to replace expert witnesses, with skepticism about its ability to capture nuances and other human capabilities. Jim acknowledges AI's limitations, including bias and lack of experiential understanding. He encourages experts and legal professionals to explore AI tools, recognizing their permanence and potential benefits.

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Technology in the Practice of Law

Earn Credit Until: June 30, 2026

South Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Difficulty: All Levels

Earn Credit Until: December 31, 2025

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Technology Training

Earn Credit Until: February 28, 2026

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Earn Credit Until: July 31, 2025

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Speaker

Jim Robinson President
JurisPro

Jim Robinson is an attorney, and founder of JurisPro Inc., a professional marketing company that features the qualifications of expert witnesses to legal professionals, insurance carriers, and the media. JurisPro also maintains a free online national directory for expert witnesses in over 10,000 areas of expertise (www.JurisPro.com). Jim was also co-founder of www.ExpertWitnessProfiler.com, which produces comprehensive background reports on expert witnesses.