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  • Scientific Expertise, Massive Data, and AI: A Modern Expert Witness Workflow
    Jan 8 2026

    Expert witness work is evolving — and today’s cases demand far more than experience and credentials.

    In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Seth Miller breaks down how expert witnesses approach scientific analysis, massive datasets, and AI-assisted tools while maintaining credibility, transparency, and defensible methodology.

    This conversation explores how modern experts work through complex data, validate analysis, and explain conclusions in a way that withstands courtroom scrutiny. From reproducibility to judgment calls, the episode focuses on what courts actually expect when data, models, and technology become central to expert testimony.


    🔬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How expert witnesses structure workflows for data-intensive cases

    • Where scientific methodology fits into modern expert analysis

    • How experts validate, reproduce, and defend complex datasets

    • The role AI plays in expert work — and its limits

    • Why human judgment still matters alongside advanced tools

    • What courts look for when data and models are challenged

    • How experts translate technical analysis into clear, credible testimony


    ⚖️ Who This Episode Is For

    • Expert witnesses working with data, science, or analytics

    • Attorneys handling complex, data-heavy litigation

    • Professionals curious about AI’s role in expert testimony

    • Anyone interested in how expert evidence is built and defended


    🎙️ About the Podcast

    On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony. Each episode features conversations with experts and practitioners on credibility, methodology, and the realities of litigation-ready expertise.


    #ExpertWitness #DataDriven #ScientificEvidence #AIinLaw #ExpertTestimony #LitigationSupport #SethMiller #ModernExpert #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun

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  • Medical Billing Under Scrutiny: What Experts Look for in Complex Cases
    Dec 11 2025

    When medical billing ends up in a courtroom, the question isn’t just what was billed — it’s why.

    In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, medical coding and compliance expert Toni Elhoms breaks down how expert witnesses evaluate claims, documentation, and coding patterns to uncover the truth behind complex healthcare disputes.

    From fraud investigations to payer audits to documentation gaps that reshape liability, this conversation reveals the real mechanics of healthcare litigation — and how experts turn technical billing data into clear, defensible testimony.

    💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • How expert witnesses reconstruct the clinical and billing story from documentation

    • The core red flags experts identify in audits, fraud cases, and disputed claims

    • Why methodology — not assumptions — drives credible expert opinions

    • How payer rules, coding guidelines & compliance frameworks shape testimony

    • The most common coding errors that shift liability

    • How experts explain complex billing issues in simple, courtroom-ready language

    • What “medical necessity” and “coding integrity” truly mean in litigation

    👩‍⚖️ Who This Episode Is For:

    • Expert witnesses in healthcare, reimbursement, or compliance

    • Attorneys handling billing disputes, payer audits & fraud allegations

    • Revenue cycle, compliance, and medical billing professionals

    • Medical coders and auditors exploring expert witness work

    • Anyone curious about how medical billing becomes legal evidence

    📌 About the Podcast

    On the Stand with Ashish Arun dives into the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony.

    Each episode brings forward real-world insights from experts and litigators on credibility, evidence, methodology, and courtroom strategy.



    #ExpertWitness #MedicalBilling #HealthcareLitigation #CodingDisputes #MedicalCoding #ToniElhoms #FraudAndAbuse #AuditDefense #Compliance #BillingFraud #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun

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    1 h y 17 m
  • How Experts Assess Child Trauma in Litigation: Evidence & Methodology
    Dec 4 2025

    Pediatric injury cases are some of the most complex in litigation — not just medically, but forensically and legally.

    In this episode, Dr. Robert Belfer, a leading pediatric emergency physician and expert witness, reveals how experts interpret child injuries, determine causation, and explain their findings in court.

    From understanding mechanisms of injury to evaluating standards of care, this episode pulls back the curtain on how pediatric evidence is analyzed, documented, and defended in high-stakes cases.

    💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • How pediatric expert witnesses evaluate injuries and reconstruct events

    • The difference between accidental patterns and red-flag injury mechanisms

    • How experts determine causation in child trauma cases

    • What “standard of care” really means in pediatric emergencies

    • How to communicate complex medical concepts clearly in testimony

    • Common pitfalls in pediatric medical malpractice cases

    • What attorneys and courts expect from pediatric expert witnesses


    👩‍⚖️ Who This Episode Is For:

    • Expert witnesses across medical and scientific fields

    • Attorneys working on child injury, trauma, or malpractice cases

    • Emergency physicians, pediatricians, and healthcare professionals

    • Anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and litigation


    📌 About the Podcast

    On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony.

    Through in-depth conversations with experts and attorneys, the show uncovers the strategies, challenges, and insights behind credible, defensible expert opinions.

    #ExpertWitness #PediatricInjury #MedicalMalpractice #ChildTrauma #ExpertTestimony #LitigationSupport #MedicalEvidence #Causation #StandardsOfCare #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun

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    1 h y 6 m
  • The Science Behind the Sources: Building Reliable Expert Testimony
    Nov 20 2025

    What makes expert testimony reliable?

    Not just credentials — but the strength of the evidence behind the opinion.

    In this episode, medical librarian Michael Graham takes us inside the world of medical research, evidence quality, and methodology, revealing how expert witnesses can build opinions that truly hold up in court.

    From avoiding weak literature to understanding how judges evaluate sources under Daubert, this conversation breaks down the research side of expert witness work that most people never see — but every credible expert needs to master.

    💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    • How medical librarians support expert witnesses with rigorous research

    • Why methodology, not just expertise, is central to Daubert reliability

    • What separates strong medical literature from questionable sources

    • Common mistakes experts make when relying on weak or biased evidence

    • How to build evidence foundations that strengthen courtroom testimony

    • How judges and attorneys assess the reliability of medical literature

    👩‍⚖️ Who This Episode Is For:

    • Expert witnesses across all medical and scientific fields

    • Attorneys preparing or challenging expert evidence

    • Medical professionals entering medico-legal consulting

    • Researchers interested in how evidence is evaluated in litigation

    • Anyone curious about how expert opinions are built behind the scenes

    📌 About the Show

    On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony. Each episode brings you behind the scenes with experts, attorneys, and professionals shaping how evidence is built and presented in modern litigation.

    🎧 New episodes every week

    #OnTheStandPodcast #ExpertWitness #MichaelGraham #MedicalLibrarian #Daubert #EvidenceReliability #ExpertTestimony #MedicalResearch #LitigationSupport #ResearchMethodology #AshishArun #Season3 #DaubertStandard #CourtroomScience #EvidenceBasedPractice

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  • How Boutique Firms, Technology, and Diversity Are Shaping Expert Witness Work
    Nov 6 2025

    🎙️ 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.


    #OnTheStandPodcast #Season3 #ExpertWitness #FinancialLitigation #AshishArun #LegalPodcast #AI #Crypto #DiversityInLaw #ExpertTestimony #CourtroomExperience #LawAndFinance #LitigationSupport #ExpertWitnessInsights


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    1 h y 8 m
  • From Scalpel to Stand: A Surgeon’s Journey into Expert Witness Testimony
    Oct 30 2025

    🎙️ Season 3 of On the Stand with Ashish Arun opens with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Stephen M. Cohen, a board-certified colorectal surgeon and experienced medico-legal consultant who has spent decades helping courts and juries understand complex medical realities.

    In this episode, Dr. Cohen shares how his medical expertise evolved into a respected expert witness career — and what it really takes to testify with confidence, credibility, and integrity.

    💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🩺 How a chance request from a senior colleague led Dr. Cohen into the world of expert witnessing
    ⚖️ The skills that truly matter in the courtroom — and why credibility outweighs advocacy
    🧠 How to simplify complex medical information for judges and juries without losing precision
    🎯 What separates good experts from great ones in medico-legal testimony
    💬 The biggest mistakes new experts make — and how to avoid them
    🔍 How to prepare for cross-examination and maintain composure under pressure
    💼 What attorneys look for when hiring or cross-examining medical experts
    🏥 Why integrity and objectivity are the foundation of a successful expert witness practice

    👩‍⚖️ Who should watch:
    👨‍⚕️ Medical and technical professionals exploring expert witness work
    ⚖️ Attorneys and legal teams working with (or against) medical experts
    🎓 Law students or young professionals learning about courtroom dynamics
    🏛️ Anyone curious about the intersection of medicine, law, and testimony

    📌 About the Show:
    On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony — through in-depth conversations with leading experts, attorneys, and professionals shaping the future of litigation.


    #OnTheStandPodcast #Season3 #ExpertWitness #MedicalExpertWitness #AshishArun #LegalPodcast #ExpertTestimony #CourtroomExperience #LawAndMedicine #ExpertWitnessTips #LitigationSupport


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  • Special Episode: Beryl Vaughan on Mastering the Expert Witness Practice
    Jun 13 2025

    In this special edition of On the Stand, we're joined by Beryl Vaughan, branding strategist and the "Expert Witness Whisperer," for a candid and practical conversation about what it really takes to succeed as an expert witness in today’s competitive legal world.

    Whether you're building your expert witness practice or refining your professional presence, this episode is packed with strategic insights you can put into action right away.


    🔍 What you'll learn:


    • Why most expert witnesses struggle with self-promotion
    • The biggest mistakes experts make with their online presence
    • How your website and LinkedIn profile affect attorney perceptions
    • What lawyers are actually looking for when they search for experts
    • The shift from “just qualified” to becoming a go-to expert
    • Building a referral-driven expert witness business
    • Why expert witnessing is a business — and how to treat it like one

    If you're an expert witness or planning to become one, this episode will reshape how you think about your role, your brand, and your business.

    Learn more about Beryl and her work at ForensicExpertPro.com.

    #ExpertWitness #LegalPodcast #OnTheStand #BerylVaughan #ExpertBranding #WitnessMarketing #LitigationSupport #CourtroomCredibility

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Amit Bansal on The Evolution of Arbitration and the Rise of Expert Witnesses in India
    Apr 30 2025

    🎙️ What does it take to survive an 8-day cross-examination?
    How does expert witnessing in India compare to the US, London, and Singapore?
    Is India ready to become a global hub for arbitration and dispute resolution?

    In this special full-length episode of On the Stand, we dive into the world of expert witnessing, international arbitration practices, and India’s growing influence in global dispute resolution with Amit Bansal, Partner at Deloitte India.

    With nearly three decades of experience across domestic and international arbitrations (LCIA, SIAC, ICC), Amit shares rare insights on how expert testimony is evolving not just in India, but across the global legal ecosystem.

    🚀 What you'll learn in this episode:

    • How expert witnesses are shaping arbitration outcomes in India and internationally

    • Key differences between Indian arbitrations and those in Singapore, London, and the US

    • First-hand stories from intense cross-examinations — including a grueling 32-hour session!

    • How mediation is emerging as a faster, global alternative to arbitration

    • Practical advice for law firms across jurisdictions on working with expert witnesses

    • How young finance, tech, and forensic professionals can build global expert witness careers

    • Sectors to watch: Technology, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and beyond

    • What India must do to strengthen its place among leading arbitration destinations worldwide

    💡 Global perspectives, real-world case studies, and practical advice — directly from one of India's top dispute resolution experts.

    If you're a lawyer, in-house counsel, expert witness, forensic professional, or legal student — anywhere in the world — this conversation offers actionable lessons for thriving in the high-stakes world of arbitration and expert testimony.

    🌎 As arbitration becomes increasingly international, the role of experts has never been more critical — don't miss this powerful episode.

    🛎️ Subscribe now and hit the bell icon so you never miss new episodes featuring leaders in law, expert testimony, and global dispute resolution.

    #ExpertWitness #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #OnTheStand #LegalPodcast #ExpertTestimony #GlobalArbitration #IndiaArbitration #ForensicAccounting #Mediation #AmitBansal #YoungLawyers #GlobalLaw #ADR

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