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Elevate Your Expertise: Join the EWI's Inaugural Study Day in London
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Elevate Your Expertise: Join the EWI's Inaugural Study Day in London

byHeather George

A Day of Expert-Led Learning:

This Study Day is more than just a conference; it's an immersive experience crafted to provide practical tools, insightful discussions, and actionable strategies to enhance your expert witness practice. Whether you're looking to refine your report writing skills, navigate challenging situations, or simply connect with fellow professionals, this event is tailored to meet your needs.

The program is packed with engaging seminars, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, all designed to address the core challenges and opportunities facing expert witnesses today.

  • Develop Your Expert Witness Practice (10:15 AM): Kickstart your day with EWI CEO Simon Berney-Edwards and expert trainer Beth Rigby as they share practical tips on marketing, practice improvement, and the support EWI offers.
  • Steps to Success (11:00 AM): Gain invaluable insights from experienced experts Adrian Parsons, Alison Somek, and Amanda Fyffe as they share their journeys, successes, and cautionary tales in building a thriving practice.
  • Wellness Matters: How to Build Resilience (12:00 PM): Discover strategies for managing the emotional demands of expert witness work with insights from Dr. Wilson, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, who will provide practical tips for wellbeing and resilience.
  • Report Writing Clinic (2:00 PM): Dive deep into the art of effective report writing with an interactive clinic, where you can discuss challenges and receive expert advice.
  • Handling Difficult Situations (3:15 PM): Learn how to navigate problematic elements of expert witness work with guidance from Beth Rigby.
  • Working with Instructing Parties (4:00 PM): Gain practical advice from our expert panel, including Sam Bawden, Faye Hall, Joshua Hitchens, and Duncan Hughes-Phillips, on fostering effective collaboration with instructing parties.
  • Legal Update (4:45 PM): Stay informed with the latest legal developments as EWI Policy Manager, Sean Mosby, provides an essential update on recent court rulings.

Networking and Professional Development:

Beyond the structured sessions, the Study Day offers ample opportunities for networking. Connect with fellow experts, legal professionals, and EWI representatives during the lunch break and throughout the day.

This event is accredited for 8 CPD hours, making it a valuable investment in your professional development.

Why Attend?

  • Gain practical skills and knowledge to enhance your practice.
  • Learn from experienced experts and legal professionals.
  • Network with peers and expand your professional connections.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments.
  • Earn valuable CPD hours.

Secure Your Spot:

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and connect with the EWI community. Register now to secure your place at the inaugural EWI Study Day.

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, March 18th
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
  • Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2RS

We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event!

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