Our guest, Professor Michael Risch is the Vice Dean at Villanova’s Charles Widger School of Law, where he is a well-published author in IP and Internet Law in numerous law journals and has a full-service IP consultancy. Professor Risch holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago, and an A.B. from Stanford.  

In this episode . . . 

Keeping legal conclusions out of expert opinions is an important skill, according to Professor Risch. This is significantly more difficult for attorneys who become expert witnesses, but it is crucial, regardless of background. Opposing counsel will jump at the opportunity to impeach legal conclusions couched as expert opinions, he advises. 

Tune in for the full episode, including our discussions on levity in the courtroom, consistency, and relatability in court.