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Today’s guest, Dr. Pavithra Kumar, is a principal at Advanced Analytical Consulting Group. She specializes in the application of economic and financial theory to questions arising in complex security and finance litigation. Dr. Kumar is a published author and holds a PhD in finance from MIT.
Women and minorities make up some of the most accomplished experts in their fields, yet they are often at a disadvantage when attorneys choose expert witnesses, according to Dr. Kumar. It is crucial to remain vigilant of subconscious biases and take positive steps to choose the best person for the engagement, regardless of background.
Check out the entire episode for our discussion on being proactive, litigation in crypto, and building relationships as an expert.
Chapters
1. Engaging with Finance and Securities Expert, Dr. Pavithra Kumar (00:00:00)
2. Sponsor & Host Introduction (00:00:01)
3. Meet Dr. Pavitra Kumar (00:00:14)
4. From PhD to Lehman to Consulting (00:00:47)
5. Vetting Cases and Attorneys (00:03:01)
6. Beyond Expertise: The Intangibles (00:04:20)
7. Barriers for Women Experts (00:05:27)
8. Strategies to Overcome Bias (00:09:20)
9. Building Presence and Delivery (00:12:22)
10. Coaching, Rehearsal, and Feedback (00:14:21)
11. What Firms Can Do Differently (00:15:58)
12. Expanding the Expert Pool (00:18:42)
13. Enter Crypto: A Fast-Moving Frontier (00:20:02)
14. Applying Core Tools to Crypto (00:22:07)
15. Publishing, Webinars, and Visibility (00:23:36)
16. Marketing that Reaches Attorneys (00:25:37)
17. Networks, Conferences, and Community (00:27:08)
18. Coordinating Multiple Experts (00:29:10)
19. Timelines, Documents, and Deadlines (00:31:16)
20. Building Trust with Attorneys (00:33:42)
21. Final Advice for New Experts (00:36:04)
22. Closing & Credits (00:38:44)
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