In this episode…

Our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Miller, is the Dean of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Southern Utah University. He’s a sought-after expert witness with expertise in point-of-sale systems, driverless vehicles, trade secrets, and software. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

According to Dr. Miller, initial phone calls will not always reveal the intricacies of the case. Beyond competence in your field, the hiring attorney is considering your demeanor, whether you will mesh as a team, and whether your opinion will be useful in obtaining a favorable judgment for the client. A confident, professional presentation is as important as subject-matter expertise. 

Check out the full episode for our discussion on assistants to experts, Zoom demeanor, and being unafraid to say, “I don’t know.”