Privilege and Confidentiality in the Expert Witness Context

H. Bernard Tisdale is the Office Managing Principal of the Charlotte branch at Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country's premier labor and employment law firms. Bernard started his career in nuclear engineering before shifting his focus to employment law in 1995. Today, he focuses a large portion of his practice on workplace health and safety. At Jackson Lewis P.C., Bernard advises clients on workplace fatalities, catastrophic accidents, OSHA inspections, and more.In this episode…For many lawyers, the knowledge of an expert witness can make or break a case. So, how exactly should you go about communicating with an expert witness in a way that is privileged, confidential, and protects their valuable insights? H. Bernard Tisdale has been practicing employment law for over 25 years. During this time, he has covered a wide variety of cases—including those focused on employee safety and health—that have required the insight of an expert witness. In these cases, confidentiality and privilege are essential for protecting the expert’s work and, ultimately, winning the case. But, with varying rules around attorney-client privilege and work-product protection, how do you maintain confidentiality while still getting the most out of your relationship? H. Bernard Tisdale, the Office Managing Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., joins Russ Rosenzweig in this episode of Engaging Experts to talk about the nuances of privilege and confidentiality in the expert witness context. Bernard discusses his experience working with expert witnesses in his employment law practice, his recommendations for both experts and lawyers on how to protect privileged documents, and his insight into what is considered confidential during the litigation process. Stay tuned for more!