Engaging Experts

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.

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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!

Thomas Cheng, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong, is currently a member of the Hong Kong Business Facilitation Advisory Committee and was an inaugural member of the Hong Kong Competition Commission. He assisted the Hong Kong government in drafting the city’s first comprehensive antitrust law. In addition, Thomas holds a number of international advisory positions, including as a member of the Advisory Board of the American Antitrust Institute, and as a member of the Executive Board for the Academic Society for Competition Law. His research has focused on competition law and policy, particularly as they relate to developing countries. Professor Cheng previously practiced law at Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlett in New York prior to transitioning into academia.

Steve Adkins, Partner at McGuireWoods in Washington, D.C., focuses his practice on Intellectual Property and Trade Litigation involving Section 337 of the U.S. International Trade Commission. He is currently a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission Committee, Intellectual Property Owners Association. Steve has worked on behalf of clients based in the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America in a variety of industries, including automotive, computer software, telecommunications, chemicals, mechanical patents, and semiconductors. He has represented companies in roughly 75 ITC investigations and U.S. Customs and Border proceedings.

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As the United States transitions between administrations and trade tensions between the U.S. and Asia are high, many are looking for guidance in this rapidly changing landscape. Our experts, Thomas Cheng and Steve Adkins, discussed competition, antitrust, and patent law, with an emphasis on the current state of trade litigation between the United States and Asia.

Greg McConnell serves as the Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP, an international law firm with more than 950 attorneys in key financial centers around the world. As a previous Director and Staff Counsel at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono in Chicago, Greg found his calling in helping those who need it the most. In addition to his role at Winston & Strawn LLP, he is also the Founder of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel, which seeks to cultivate the skills of law firm pro bono practice leaders. 

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Pro bono—a Latin phrase that approximately translates to: “for the good of the people”—is a practice that involves lawyers offering their services to those who cannot afford them. For struggling new businesses, underserved individuals, and other people and organizations who need it most, pro bono work is life-changing. For Greg McConnell, it is his passion.

While the American Bar Association recommends 50 hours of pro bono work a year, Greg is on a mission to increase that number among lawyers across the nation. He is the Founder of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel and the Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP. Giving back is woven into the fabric of his career—and he wants to help others do the same. 

This week on Engaging Experts, Russ Rosenzweig interviews Greg McConnell, Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP, about the ins and outs of pro bono work. Together they discuss the life-changing benefits of pro bono work, tips for getting involved, and how expert witnesses fit into the conversation. For those looking to help their communities, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Andrew Lustigman is a Partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, a leading New York law firm. At Olshan, Andrew represents marketers, advertisers, agencies, and suppliers in connection with the legal aspects of their advertising and promotional marketing businesses. He currently heads the Advertising, Marketing and Promotions practice group and serves as a member of the Olshan Executive Committee.

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The world of advertising is constantly shifting and changing. With ever-evolving technology and increased competition, even small advantages can make all the difference to a company.

However, not every advertising tactic is ethical or legal. False or misleading advertising is as old as commerce itself, and these claims can be unfairly damaging to companies and organizations. Because of this, businesses need to understand their options. So, how should you take legal action when a simple cease and desist is not enough? 

Andrew Lustigman, an attorney and expert in advertising law, joins Russ Rosenzweig in this episode of Engaging Experts to talk about the various options for responding to false advertising claims. From pursuing a lawsuit under the Lanham Act to contacting the National Advertising Division (NAD), there are a variety of directions a business can take with an advertising dispute. Tune in as Andrew discusses the pros and cons of each and shares his best practices for taking legal action today.

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.

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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! 

Dr. Chris Mammen is an intellectual property litigator and a thought leader in the field of artificial intelligence. Currently, he is a Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, a transatlantic law firm that provides services to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients. In addition to this, Dr. Mammen is also the Co-founder and an Executive Board Member of the Oxford Entrepreneurs Network, which connects Oxford-educated entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

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Does the ubiquity of artificial intelligence excite you, puzzle you, or give you pause? Whatever your reaction may be, there is no doubt that the advent of AI is changing the legal industry—and the world—forever.  

Artificial intelligence is one of the most bizarre, confusing, and astonishing staples of the 21st century. In fact, the entire concept of AI feels like it’s been pulled straight out of a sci-fi novel! However, AI is even more complicated and far-reaching than most people realize. In reality, it is impacting not just the tech industry, but also the legal field—among others. So, what do litigators, attorneys, or other legal professionals need to know about the increase of AI in 2021 and beyond?

In this episode of Engaging Experts, Russ Rosenzweig sits down with Dr. Chris Mammen, a Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, to discuss everything from IP law to the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Listen in as Dr. Mammen talks about how expert witnesses benefit IP lawyers, whether or not copyrights can be applied to AI, and what the future of AI holds for attorneys and litigators. Stay tuned! 

Bruce Bueno de Mesquita is the Silver Professor of Politics at New York University and an emeritus senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. Bruce is an expert on foreign policy and nation building, and his current research focuses on political institutions, economic growth, and political change. In addition to this, Bruce has written over 100 academic articles and 24 books and has been recognized by Foreign Policy as one of the top 100 global thinkers.

Russ Rosenzweig is the CEO and Co-founder of Round Table Group,  the leading customized expert search and referral service since Russ pioneered the industry in 1993. Outside of his work at Round Table Group, Russ is an active speaker, author, educator, and philanthropist. In addition to this, Russ enjoys cycling, mountain biking, bodybuilding, hiking, skiing, and performing in small ensembles on his clarinet.

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What if you, as an attorney, litigator, or related legal professional, had a tool to predict how your cases would transpire? How would you use that tool to benefit your cases, clients, and business? 

Bruce Bueno de Mesquita is a political scientist and renowned expert on game theory—the study of how mathematical models can strategically predict the decision-making process. Over the past 40 years, Bruce has developed a predictive and dynamic game theory model that has been used by attorneys, foreign politicians, the U.S. government, and more. So, what is the secret to Bruce’s extremely accurate model, and how could it help you in your profession today?

In this episode of the Engaging Experts Podcast, Rise25 Co-founder John Corcoran sits down with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, the Silver Professor of Politics at New York University, and Russ Rosenzweig, the CEO and Co-founder of Round Table Group, to talk about game theory. Listen in as Bruce explains the ins and outs of his game theory computer model, how his model can benefit many different professions, and what his predictions are for America’s future political climate. Stay tuned! 

Russ Rosenzweig is the CEO and Co-founder of Round Table Group,  the leading customized expert search and referral service since Russ pioneered the industry in 1993. Outside of his work at Round Table Group, Russ is an active speaker, author, educator, and philanthropist. In addition to this, Russ enjoys cycling, mountain biking, bodybuilding, hiking, skiing, and performing in small ensembles on his clarinet. 

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Without a doubt, Round Table Group is the expert at finding and placing expert witnesses using its extensive database and network. But, what happens after an expert witness is placed? Does the team at Round Table Group remain involved in the outcome, or does it simply leave the rest of the process up to the client? 

As you may have guessed, the former is true: Round Table Group makes a point to stay with its clients every step of the way. As CEO and Co-founder Russ Rosenzweig says, the company wants to ensure that every expert witness is not only meeting an attorney’s expectations, but exceeding them. 

In this episode of the Engaging Experts Podcast, Rise25 Co-founder John Corcoran sits down with Russ Rosenzweig, the CEO and Co-founder of Round Table Group, to discuss the company’s attentive post-placement process. Russ reveals how Round Table Group helps attorneys achieve success after an expert is placed—from personal check-ins to valuable CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs. Stay tuned for more! 

Russ Rosenzweig is the CEO and Co-founder of Round Table Group,  the leading customized expert search and referral service since Russ pioneered the industry in 1993. Outside of his work at Round Table Group, Russ is an active speaker, author, educator, and philanthropist. In addition to this, Russ enjoys cycling, mountain biking, bodybuilding, hiking, skiing, and performing in small ensembles on his clarinet. 

Kelley Baione is the Director of Expert Witness Services at Round Table Group. After practicing law for almost a decade, Kelley began her career in expert witness sourcing as a Senior Expert Witness Recruiter for Round Table Group before transitioning to Director. When she isn’t hard at work, Kelley enjoys practicing martial arts—she is a first-degree black belt in both Korean Karate and Japanese Jujutsu—and experimenting with pour paint.

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Finding the perfect expert witness for your case is difficult enough—so how in the world do you find an expert on a never-before-seen virus during a global pandemic? 

When COVID-19 hit in the beginning of 2020, Kelley Baione, the Director of Expert Witness Services at Round Table Group, knew right away that it was time to construct a panel of expert witnesses about the virus. As she says, finding and creating this panel wasn’t easy—COVID-19 was a novel coronavirus, so COVID-19 experts were virtually non-existent. However, with plenty of hard work, expertise, and an extensive database to rely on, Round Table Group created a top-notch panel of COVID-19 experts in no time.

In this episode of the Engaging Experts Podcast, Russ Rosenzweig and Kelley Baione sit down with Rise25 Co-founder John Corcoran to discuss how Round Table Group constructed a COVID-19 expert witness panel in 2020. Listen in as Russ and Kelley talk about how Round Table Group identifies and utilizes expert witnesses, the various ways that COVID-19 has impacted the company’s search process, and more. Stay tuned!

Dan Rubin is the National Business Development Manager at Round Table Group, the leading customized expert search and referral service for 25 years running. After graduating with his J.D. from Washington University in 2000, Dan joined Thomson Reuters/Westlaw and later Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services/Round Table Group. Outside of the office, Dan enjoys traveling, reading, socializing with friends and family, and playing or watching sports. 

Brice David is the Senior Manager of IP Expert Witness Services at Round Table Group. He has 15 years of experience working in the expert witness recruiting field and 20 years of experience working in high technology. When he isn’t hard at work with Round Table Group, Brice loves spending time with his family camping, skiing, or scuba diving in the great outdoors.

David Seeley is the Business Development Executive at Round Table Group. In this position, he works in collaborative environments to identify the best expert witness and expert witness resources to meet his clients’ needs. In his free time, David loves traveling, running, biking, and spending time with family.

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Are you struggling to find the right expert witness for your case? Do you wish there was a way to find a perfect expert without using up your billable hours? If so, this episode is for you!Finding the right expert witness for a case is like finding a needle in a haystack—and, as a busy legal professional, you just don’t have the time to sift through all of that hay. That’s where Round Table Group comes in. By using their extensive expert database, Round Table Group identifies, evaluates, and recommends the perfect expert witness for your specific case, saving you time, energy and money. 

In this episode of the Engaging Experts Podcast, Rise25 Co-founder John Corcoran interviews Round Table Group experts Dan Rubin, Brice David, and David Seeley. Listen in as Dan, Brice, and David discuss the benefits of using an expert witness placing company, their effective process for identifying and evaluating expert witnesses, and how to start working with Round Table Group today. Stay tuned!