Rule 702 Reloaded: Expert Testimony After the 2023 Amendments
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On April 21, 2026, the San Diego Federal Bar Association hosted a presentation titled, "Rule 702 Reloaded: Expert Testimony After the 2023 Amendments," with nearly 80 guests in attendance. The program featured the Honorable Todd W. Robinson, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California; Patrick Swan, Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Leila Morgan, Federal Defender.
Judge Robinson discussed the historical background of Rule 702 and he provided practice tips for attorneys litigating this rule in his courtroom. AUSA Patrick Swan and Federal Defender Leila Morgan tackled the prosecutorial perspective and defense perspective, respectively. Each also provided practical tips that they have learned in their vast experience litigating expert testimony admissibility in federal court.
The written materials are available here.
The San Diego FBA thanks the panelists for volunteering their time and sharing their expertise with the community. Special thanks to Vice President of Criminal Legal Education Michelle Camacho for moderating this event, and to the dedicated members of the Legal Education Committee—Carson Baucher, Jordan Schaer, and Carmen Shenassa—for their invaluable programming support.
