Mock Cross-Examination Skills Workshop: Mastering Expert Witness Examination in Arbitration

Mock Cross-Examination Skills Workshop: Mastering Expert Witness Examination

in Arbitration Join the American Arbitration Association®-International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (AAA-ICDR®), Young CalArb, and IBA Arb40 for an immersive, half-day legal skills workshop designed to strengthen advocacy in international arbitration.

This interactive program places participants in a realistic arbitration setting where they will conduct and observe the cross-examination of an expert witness in a fictional international commercial dispute. Working in teams under the guidance of experienced arbitrators, counsel, and expert witnesses, participants will practice strategic questioning, witness control, impeachment techniques, and effective use of expert evidence. Each mock hearing will conclude with a structured faculty debrief providing practical feedback on advocacy style, examination strategy, and persuasive techniques used during the simulation.

Unlike traditional lecture-based programs, this workshop emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on participation and direct observation. It is designed for junior and mid-level practitioners, in-house counsel, and arbitration professionals seeking to develop practical hearing skills applicable to international arbitration proceedings.