How to Maximize Your Use of Expert Witnesses

Brian Weinthal is a trial lawyer and Partner at the Chicago-based law firm, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. Brian got his start with the US Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps), where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. From there, Brian worked for the law firms Gilbert LLP and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP before joining Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella. His primary focus is on the defense of workplace grievances, from discrimination to retaliation to hostile work environments.In this episode…Every field of litigation relies on expert witnesses to build a strong argument out of evidence, and commercial and workplace cases are no exception. But, with different witnesses needed for different cases, how can you maximize your use of each expert? With almost 20 years of litigation experience, Brian Weinthal has used his fair share of expert witnesses. As he says, they have made a critical impact on the results of his cases, both in commercial law and work-related disputes. So, what is Brian’s advice for optimizing your time with expert witnesses while preparing a case for trial? In this episode of Engaging Experts, Russ Rosenzweig interviews Brian Weinthal, Partner at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., about his perspective on the role of expert witnesses in litigation. Brian discusses his time practicing criminal law in the US Navy, his strategies for maximizing the use of expert witnesses during a trial, and how COVID-19 has impacted employment law. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!