On the Stand with Ashish Arun

Exlitem - The Expert Witness Company

A podcast on the law, business, practice and most importantly, the art of being and working with expert witnesses in litigation and other adversary proceedings.

  1. Following the Money: Expert Witness Strategies in Financial Crime Cases

    2D AGO

    Following the Money: Expert Witness Strategies in Financial Crime Cases

    Money laundering and financial crime cases depend on more than suspicion. They require detailed analysis, reliable methodology, and expert testimony that can withstand legal scrutiny. In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Dwayne King, a financial crime and AML specialist, explains how experts trace illicit funds, analyze complex transaction patterns, and turn financial data into defensible courtroom evidence. The conversation explores how suspicious activity is detected, how banking and crypto records are reviewed, and how expert opinions are formed in high-stakes investigations. From compliance frameworks to cross-examination strategies, this episode offers a practical look at what credible financial crime expert work really involves. 🔍 What This Episode Covers • How money laundering investigations are conducted • Identifying red flags and suspicious financial activity • Tracing funds through banks, shell entities, and crypto platforms • AML compliance and regulatory reporting • Expert witness methodology in financial crime cases • Preparing for testimony and cross-examination • Building credibility in white-collar litigation 👨‍💼 About the Expert Dwayne King is a financial crime and AML specialist with experience in investigating complex money laundering schemes and providing expert analysis in litigation and regulatory matters. His work focuses on evidence-based investigation, defensible methodology, and clear courtroom communication. ⚖️ Who Should Watch • Financial and forensic expert witnesses • White-collar and financial crime attorneys • Compliance and AML professionals • Legal teams handling fraud and money laundering cases • Professionals interested in financial investigations 🎙️ About the Podcast On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and real-world realities of expert witness testimony across industries. Each episode features conversations on credibility, methodology, and courtroom strategy. #ExpertWitness #FinancialCrime #MoneyLaundering #AML #ForensicAccounting #WhiteCollarCrime #LitigationSupport #LegalPodcast #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun #DwayneKing

    44 min
  2. Chiropractic Care on Trial: How Experts Evaluate Evidence and Causation

    JAN 22

    Chiropractic Care on Trial: How Experts Evaluate Evidence and Causation

    When chiropractic care becomes part of a legal dispute, expert testimony plays a critical role in how evidence is interpreted and causation is assessed. In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Dr. Steven Brown explains how expert witnesses evaluate chiropractic injury claims—from applying standards of care and reviewing medical evidence to addressing assumptions, uncertainty, and courtroom scrutiny. The conversation goes beyond theory, offering a practical look at how experts think through contested chiropractic cases, assess causation, and communicate complex medical issues clearly and credibly in court. 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Steven Brown is a chiropractic expert with extensive experience reviewing injury claims, evaluating standards of care, and serving as an expert witness in litigation involving chiropractic treatment. His work focuses on evidence-based analysis, research-driven conclusions, and clear communication in legal settings. 🔍 What This Episode Covers • How expert witnesses evaluate chiropractic injury claims • Applying standards of care in chiropractic litigation • Assessing causation when medical evidence is disputed • The role of research, methodology, and clinical judgment • Separating assumptions from defensible medical evidence • How experts explain complex findings during testimony • What courts and attorneys expect from chiropractic experts ⚖️ Who Should Watch • Expert witnesses in medical or chiropractic cases • Attorneys handling personal injury or healthcare litigation • Legal professionals working with medical evidence • Anyone interested in how expert testimony is built and challenged 🎙️ About the Podcast On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and real-world realities of expert witness testimony. Each episode features conversations with experts and legal professionals on credibility, methodology, and what it takes to withstand scrutiny on the stand. #ExpertWitness #ChiropracticLitigation #ExpertTestimony #MedicalEvidence #StandardsOfCare #Causation #LitigationInsights #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun #DrStevenBrown

    1h 3m
  3. Scientific Expertise, Massive Data, and AI: A Modern Expert Witness Workflow

    JAN 8

    Scientific Expertise, Massive Data, and AI: A Modern Expert Witness Workflow

    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

    1h 8m
  4. Medical Billing Under Scrutiny: What Experts Look for in Complex Cases

    12/11/2025

    Medical Billing Under Scrutiny: What Experts Look for in Complex Cases

    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

    1h 17m
  5. How Experts Assess Child Trauma in Litigation: Evidence & Methodology

    12/04/2025

    How Experts Assess Child Trauma in Litigation: Evidence & Methodology

    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

    1h 6m
  6. The Science Behind the Sources: Building Reliable Expert Testimony

    11/20/2025

    The Science Behind the Sources: Building Reliable Expert Testimony

    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

    1 hr
  7. How Boutique Firms, Technology, and Diversity Are Shaping Expert Witness Work

    11/06/2025

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

    1h 8m
  8. From Scalpel to Stand: A Surgeon’s Journey into Expert Witness Testimony

    10/30/2025

    From Scalpel to Stand: A Surgeon’s Journey into Expert Witness Testimony

    🎙️ 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

    52 min

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A podcast on the law, business, practice and most importantly, the art of being and working with expert witnesses in litigation and other adversary proceedings.