Dr. David T. Williams, Ph.D., P.E., CFM, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE will present a special How to Serve as an Effective Expert Witness session presented by AAWRE. In today’s litigious atmosphere, professionals are often asked to be expert witnesses in civil suits or to provide services for mediations, arbitrations, and forensic investigations. While this can be a daunting experience, there are various techniques you can learn to become an effective expert witness. Dr. Williams will help you understand what to expect when asked to participate in legal processes, as well as how to prepare. With extensive practical, industry-related experience as an expert witness in more than 50 court actions, Dr. Williams will impart proper behavior to adhere to throughout the process, including ethical conduct, how to handle oneself under pressure, and the role of the expert witness as a non-advocate and servant of the court.

David T. Williams, Ph.D., P.E., CFM, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE – President, DTW and Associates, Engineers, LLC

Session 1-8: How to Serve as an Expert Witness presented by AAWRE

Created in 1999, the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is the recognized leader within ASCE for the integration of technical expertise and public policy in the planning, design, construction, and operation of environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure impacting air, land and water resources.

[Paper Proceedings](https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483466)

Conference DOI: https://doi.org/10.26226/m.6329c39b68fb0e00131f77d2