MAY 9, 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Workshop: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1.0 PDH)
Presentation: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (1.0 PDH)

WORKSHOP
4:00 -5:00 PM

"Ask the Structure": Diagnosing Structural Failures

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TECHNICAL PROGRAM
5:30 -6:30 PM

Social Media and the Expert Witness: Evidentiary and Ethical Challenges and Strategies

Speaker: David V. Wilson II, Mehaffy Webber

David Wilson II practices in the area of business and construction litigation in both Texas and Nevada. He has tried well over 100 cases as first chair lawyer in a variety of cases. He has also served as lead counsel in over 60 appellate cases, including at the Texas Supreme Court. Consistent with his experience, his practice includes extensive trial and appellate representation as lead counsel, primarily on behalf of the construction, manufacturing, insurance and oil and gas industries. In addition, David’s background as a prosecutor has also provided him opportunities to defend business and high-profile clients in many aspects of government relations, including administrative proceedings and white collar criminal defense. David has been listed as a Texas Super Lawyer, is designated AV-Preeminent by Martindale.com, as well as being inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

PRESENTATION SUMMARY

This presentation will deal with the myriad evidentiary, legal and ethical challenges facing trial lawyers in the area of social media and will be educational for both lawyers and the expert witnesses who assist them. The goal will be teaching participants about maximizing the value of social media evidence for use in litigation while minimizing the risk of facing allegations of professional misconduct.