The Interpreter as Expert Witness: What to Expect When You're Called in to Testify as an Expert
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Webinar Description
When an interpreter is asked to testify about their work product, the party seeking their testimony will seldom be clear about what is expected of them, what questions will be asked, what sort of cross-examination to expect. This presentation will go over the basic requirements to qualify an expert witness under the current Daubert standards as they would apply to an interpreter's work product, which could include a written translation or a transcript and translation of audio or audiovisual material. Attendees will be invited to share their experiences and clarify doubts about this particular aspect of a judiciary interpreter's work.
By the end of this session, attendees will:
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Recognize the qualifications of an expert witness under the Daubert standards.
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Evaluate their own qualifications as experts and areas that they need to work on.
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Identify the direct and cross-examination questions they may be asked as expert witnesses and some of the best strategies to answer them.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of expert witness testimony as an interpreter! Register now to gain essential insights, evaluate your qualifications, and learn strategies to navigate direct and cross-examinations with confidence.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits are approved for the following states:
1.5 CEUs: (States pending approval)
For states not listed, students can individually apply for CEUs in the specific state or states where needed by submitting all necessary information required by state prior to attending.
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April 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ET
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Meet the Presenter
MLS, MA, NCJIT-S, USCCI
Janis Palma
Janis Palma has been a federally certified English-Spanish interpreter since 1981 and has been teaching judiciary interpreters at all levels since 1986. She holds a Master’s in Legal Studies (MLS) from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Puerto Rican and Caribbean History and Literature from the Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe, and has recently completed all her coursework towards a PhD in Language Studies. She draws from her self-guided studies as well as formal education in language, literature, and the law, for course contents and publications that she carefully designs to provide her fellow interpreters with new and different topics aimed at furthering their knowledge, skills, and professional expertise.
Monthly Webinar Reviews
Excellent
Laura Morales Leavitt
Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged
Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged
Read LessEthics for interpreters in medical and legal settings
Ricardo Abarca
concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields
concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields
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Noemi Quirch-Valle
This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea
This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea
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Elena Kiseleva
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Carmen Mustile
This is my third webinar with DeLaMora. Very pleased with the presentation, the material that the presenter James Plunett is very pleasant and competent inte...
Read MoreThis is my third webinar with DeLaMora. Very pleased with the presentation, the material that the presenter James Plunett is very pleasant and competent interpreter and linguist. I learned new things, such as how the brain works regarding units of meaning. Thank you very much
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soledad kocur
very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class
very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class
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Maria Duran
Super-necessary!
Roberto Sosa
Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation
Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation
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Renaud Boisrond
It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!
It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!
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