Navigating the Confluence of Expertise, Ethics, and Justice in Modern Legal Practice
This comprehensive course is designed for attorneys seeking to enhance their understanding of the evolving dynamics of expert involvement and witness testimonies in criminal trials. In an era marked by changing trial landscapes, increased reliance on experts, and ethical complexities, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve. This course delves into the complexities of expert roles, memory vulnerabilities in witness testimonies, strategies for maximizing expert testimony, and ethical considerations surrounding expert involvement. Through in-depth analysis and real-world case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the modern legal landscape with confidence.
Key topics discussed:
Evolving Dynamics of Expert Involvement Transitioning Expert Roles Ethical Considerations in a Shifting Legal Landscape Unraveling the Complexities of Witness Testimonies Navigating Estimator Variables in Witness Testimonies Maximizing Expert Testimony and Collaborative Strategies Preparing Witnesses for Trial Strategies and Ethics in Expert Witness Testimony Navigating Ethical Complexities in Expert Engagement Anticipating the Future of Legal Trials
Professor of Psychology
Trent Terrell has been a professor of psychology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX since 2008. He has published numerous papers on eyewitness memory and eyewitness identification. Trent has testified as a memory expert in over 40 criminal cases in Texas, and consulted on over 150, ranging from petty theft to capital murder. He has given CLEs on eyewitness memory to the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National District Attorneys Association in Houston, and the Center for American and International Law in Plano, TX. He has also given online CLEs to Lawline, LawPractice CLE, and MyLaw CLE. Trent has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Neuroscience, and a Ph.D. in experimental psychology, all from Baylor University. He lives in Temple, TX with his wife Rosemary and their three children.
Host
I have over a decade of multimedia experience as a desktop publisher, Livestream producer, PA announcer, webcast director, professor, emcee, and more. I am a radio broadcasting graduate with additional coursework in political science and journalism. I gained critical knowledge while shadowing veteran broadcasters. I have extensive training in creative writing, current affairs, freelancing, and story structure. I have crafted current affairs interviews with Justin Trudeau, Romeo Dallaire, Ed the Sock, Kenny and Spenny, and Mike MacDonald. I love working as a creative storyteller and having conversations with people from all walks of life. My goal is to connect with diverse voices and to foster discussions on complex issues while striving to make the conversations as accessible and inclusive as possible.
