How to Find Expert Opinion Work

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ACLM members only: Click here to access the brochure - Expert Opinion Work - A Brief Guide

Webinar #1: 23 May 2022

PANEL DISCUSSION: BUILDING AN INDEPENDENT REFERRAL BASE

  •  Is there anything you should know before starting to do expert opinion work?
  •  How can you begin to build an independent referral base?
  •  How can you get the word out to lawyers about your skills and availability?
  •  What challenges might you face, and how can you overcome them?
  •  How can you strengthen and promote your skills as an expert opinion provider to build a strong referral base?

MODERATOR

Brad Wright - Barrister, FACLM

Prior to becoming a Barrister, Brad graduated and began practicing as a health practitioner in 1982.  Brad was called to the Queensland Bar in March 2011 where he began private practice at Inns of Court and became a member and Director of Bennett Chambers Group in Brisbane. Brad is both a report writer and requester of reports.

PANEL SPEAKERS

Dr Khaldoon Alsaee - Psychiatry and Pain Medicine

Dr Mary Frost - Psychiatrist

Dr David Slattery - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Webinar #2: 6 June 2022

PANEL DISCUSSION

WORKING FOR LARGER ORGANISATIONS

  • How can you begin providing reports for a larger organisation?
  • What do larger organisations look for in an expert?
  • How are reports commissioned?
  • What challenges or pitfalls should you be aware of and how can you overcome these?
  • Can you provide expert opinions both independently as well as for a larger organisation?

REPORTING FOR FORENSIC, CORONER OR POLICE PURPOSES

  • What sort of expert opinions are required for forensic, coronial and police settings, and who can provide these?

MODERATOR

Marnie Manning - Lawyer

Marnie is a lawyer, researcher and academic. She is an ACLM Affiliate member and Council Member. Marnie is a PhD Candidate in Law at Monash University and completed part of her research as a Recognised Student at the University of Oxford.

PANEL SPEAKERS - WORKING FOR LARGER ORGANISATIONS

Dr Mark Woodrow - Emergency Medicine

Dr Michelle Rice - Dental Surgeon, FACLM

Dr Dion Suyapto - Consultant Occupational Physician, FACLM

PANEL SPEAKERS - REPORTING FOR FORENSIC, CORONER OR POLICE PURPOSES

Dr Adam Griffin - Senior Forensic Physician & Director QLD CFMU, FACLM

Dr Julian Dodemaide - Forensic Psychiatrist

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