How Boutique Firms, Technology, and Diversity Are Shaping Expert Witness Work

🎙️ On the Stand with Ashish Arun continues Season 3 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Dr. Pavithra Kumar, a financial and economic expert who has built her career testifying in complex financial, securities, and commercial disputes.

In this conversation, Pavithra shares how expert witness work is evolving — shaped by the rise of technology, AI, and crypto, as well as the growing importance of diversity, credibility, and collaboration in litigation consulting.

From her early experiences at leading consulting firms to her leadership role in specialized practices, Pavithra offers rare insights into what it truly takes to build and sustain a trusted expert witness career in today’s fast-changing world.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
⚖️ How smaller, specialized firms are changing the dynamics of expert witness work
💼 The increasing role of technology, data, and AI in financial litigation and expert analysis
🌍 Why diversity and representation strengthen expert testimony and decision-making
🎯 What attorneys value most when selecting and working with financial experts
🧠 How experts can balance credibility, independence, and advocacy in complex cases
🚀 How to adapt your expertise for new frontiers — including crypto, fintech, and AI-driven disputes

👩‍⚖️ Who should watch:
• Expert witnesses — both experienced and aspiring
• Attorneys and law firms handling financial or technology-based litigation
• Economic and financial consultants exploring testimony work
• Law students, academics, and professionals studying litigation strategy and expert evidence

💬 Key Themes Discussed:

• The evolution of expert witness consulting and its business model

• The impact of emerging technologies on financial investigations and testimony

• Representation, inclusion, and the next generation of expert professionals

• The shift toward collaboration and agility in litigation consulting

• Lessons learned from high-stakes financial cases

📌 About the Show:
On the Stand with Ashish Arun is a podcast exploring the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony.
Each episode features attorneys, experts, and legal professionals who share their real-world experiences — from courtroom challenges to business insights that shape the future of litigation.

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