A powerful, full-day workshop debuting at the 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is proud to announce a dynamic and immersive professional development workshop, “On the Stand: Expert Witness Techniques for Jewelry Appraisers,” scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Tucson Convention Center, immediately preceding the 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference.
This high-impact training session—led by respected industry educator Robert James, FGA—equips jewelry appraisers with the real-world skills needed to confidently step into the role of expert witness, litigation consultant, and investigative specialist. Whether you’re new to courtroom work or ready to elevate an existing practice, this workshop delivers the tools, structure, and insight essential for today’s complex legal landscape.
Participants will learn how to:
- Establish an effective office environment for expert witness assignments
- Develop professional fee structures and billing models that reflect the value of your expertise
- Collaborate productively with attorneys during case preparation
- Apply investigation strategies used in real litigation scenarios
- Structure reports that meet the demands of state and federal courts
- Navigate depositions, cross-examination, and courtroom testimony
- Market forensic and expert witness services to law firms and insurance professionals
Each attendee will receive a copy of Litigation and Expert Witness for Jewelry Appraisers by Robert James, FGA, GIA GG, along with supplemental handouts and full access to the workshop slide deck.
Brochure and registration:
https://najaappraisers.com/event/65th-aceit/
For additional information, please contact:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Attn: Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director
Phone: +1 718.896.1536
Email: office@NAJAAppraisers.com • naja.appraisers@netzero.net
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