Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony
About the Program

This program will walk you through the legal standards governing expert testimony in the U.S., California-specific requirements—particularly after People v. Sanchez—challenges and strategies for admissibility, illustrative case studies, and ethical considerations.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic standards for expert testimony
• Apply California’s unique hearsay rule changes post-Sanchez
• Anticipate challenges and raise or defend objections
• Collaborate effectively with expert witnesses
• Navigate ethical obligations when working with experts

Speaker(s)
Eve Brackmann

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Munck Wilson Mandala LLP

Eve Brackmann serves as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in all California state and federal courts and she is well known for her effective private arbitration work. Her real estate practice covers high-stakes litigation for casino developers, shopping center owners, mortgage companies, and big-box retailers. Her business litigation practice covers disputes in venture partnerships, manufacturer and distributor disputes, contract-related lawsuits, fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defamation, trade secret, and anti-SLAPP lawsuits.  Eve also has significant experience with high-stakes Homeowners’ Association Disputes, as well as cannabis-related matters.

Eve is also a longstanding member of the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as well as a past editor on the ICSC Law Journal, and speaker at the annual ICSC Law Conference. 

In the community, Eve recently served a three-year term as Director at Large on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) as well as six years as co-chair of the OCBA Mentoring Committee.  She is also a longstanding member of the Banyard Inn of Court (Master Bencher/Barrister), the American Bar Association, and the Litigation and Real Property law sections in both the Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, and Orange County Bar Associations, the Cannabis law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and she has served for over a decade as an arbitrator on the OCBA’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration Panel.

Eve also serves as a director on the board of the University of San Diego (USD) Law School Alumni Association/Orange County Chapter, and is a longstanding member of the University of Southern California (USC) Alumni Association.  She frequently participates in mentoring and coaching events for her alma maters.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
August 14, 2025
Accredited in:
California
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