Webinar: Cross-Examining Digital Forensic Experts

2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
Live webinar presented by Lars Daniel
July 21, 2022, 12:30 pm
90 min of CLE credit anticipated

Description:
This presentation will prepare attorneys to effectively cross-examine digital evidence experts. The presenter will provide recommendations about vetting experts, including information specific to the field of digital forensics. Using cross-examination scripts, the presenter will walk participants through several areas of cross examination in cell phone forensics, computer forensics, Google location services, and cellular location cases. Preparation for expert testimony will be discussed through examples from homicide and child exploitation cases. Finally, the presenter will cover areas of potentially problematic testimony and give practical information about utilizing an independent expert.

Registration:
This program is part of the 2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series. The webinars will be presented monthly and are free to attend. Attorneys who want CLE credit for attending will be billed $3.50 per credit hour by the State Bar. Use this link to register for all webinars in the series and attend any that are of interest.

Presenter:
Lars Daniel, Practice Leader of Digital Forensics, joined Envista in 2016. As Practice Leader, he guides the growth and development of the Digital Forensics division, keeping their digital forensic capabilities on the cutting-edge through a combination of technological solutions and the growth and development of world-class experts.

Before joining Envista, Lars worked at Guardian Digital Forensics for seven years, which was acquired by Envista in 2016. While at Guardian, Lars was instrumental in the success and operation of the business, both in his roles as testifying expert and as an educator, teaching CLE (Continuing Legal Education) classes to attorneys across the United States, and through his books and articles.

He is the co-author of the book Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals: Understanding Digital Evidence from the Warrant to the Courtroom, published by Syngess. He is also co-author of the book Digital Forensics Trial Graphics: Educating the Jury Through Effective Use of Visuals, Published by Academic Press.

Lars holds numerous certifications in digital forensics, including the EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS), Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA), Certified Internet Protocol Telecommunications Specialist (CIPTS), and the Certified Telecommunications Analyst (CTA) certifications.

He has qualified as an expert witness and testified in both state and federal courts, qualifying as a digital forensics expert, computer forensics expert, cell phone forensics expert, video forensics expert, and photo forensics expert. He has testified for both the defense and prosecution in criminal cases, and the plaintiff and defense in civil cases.

Every year, Lars teaches dozens of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Continuing Education (CE) classes. In his career, Lars has provided training to many thousands of attorneys and claims professionals with over 300 classes taught, providing CLE and CE classes.