Carolyn Casey, J.D.

Carolyn Casey is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in legal tech, e-discovery, and legal content creation. As Principal of WritMarketing, she combines her decade of Big Law experience with two decades in software leadership to provide strategic consulting in product strategy, content, and messaging for legal tech clients. Previously, Carolyn served as Legal Content Writer for Expert Institute, Sr. Director of Industry Relations at AccessData, and Director of Product Marketing at Zapproved, focusing on industry trends in forensic investigations, compliance, privacy, and e-discovery. Her career also includes roles at Iron Mountain as Head of Legal Product Management and Sr. Product Marketing Manager, where she led product and marketing strategies for legal services, and at Fios Inc as Sr. Marketing Manager, specializing in eDiscovery solutions.

Her early legal expertise was honed at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, where she developed legal strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and international finance matters. Carolyn's education includes a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where she was a Senior Editor for the International Law Journal and participated in a pioneering China Summer Law Program. She also holds an AB in Political Science with a minor in art history from Stanford University. Her diverse skill set encompasses research, creative writing, copy editing, and a deep understanding of legal product marketing and international legal trends.

Carolyn Casey, J.D.

5 Reasons Why You Need to Ditch DIY Expert Witness Searches

Lawyers from the school-of-self-reliance tend to conduct their own expert witness searches. They figure they know what they need in an expert better than anyone else. However, our recent study shows nearly half of lawyers are ditching the do-it-yourself (DIY) model for an expert witness referral service. With the current DIY-rage— where experts show us

Posted on July 23, 2019 in Working with Experts

The 5 Biggest Risks Of Using “Old Reliable” Expert Witnesses

You’ve won cases with them before. Case preparations are a snap with expert witnesses you’ve used for years. Surely, you’ll go to the “old reliable” route for an expert on your next new case. Best move, right?

Posted on July 25, 2019 in Working with Experts

Expert Witness Credibility: What Factors Influence Perception?

Expert witness credibility can make or break legal cases. Your expert witness must be credible in the eyes of two audiences: the judge and the jury. Lawsuits frequently depend on how juries interpret expert witness technical or industry standards testimony. A judge’s perception of expert witnesses and their testimony is also extremely critical. A party

Posted on August 8, 2019 in Working with Experts

Avoiding “Hired Guns:” Why Litigators Need Authentic Expertise

Your goal as a litigator is to win favorable outcomes for clients—pure and simple. When advocating for your client it’s important to recognize that “hired gun” experts can create problems for your case and ultimately deter you from prevailing. “Hired guns”—experts that adjust their opinions and methods to suit the desired outcome of the attorney

Posted on August 13, 2019 in Working with Experts

Finding Niche Expert Witnesses: Where to Turn?

Occasionally, a unique case comes along that requires niche expertise. In these instances, most lawyers will immediately turn to their go-to roster of experts and quickly realize no one has exactly the qualifications needed to opine on the issues at hand. There are so many subspecialties in medicine, engineering, technology, and other industries that finding

Posted on September 5, 2019 in Working with Experts

How to Navigate Remote Meetings With Expert Witnesses: Practical Tips For Busy Attorneys

Busy lawyers and the expert witnesses they hire can’t always meet in person during the selection process, case preparations, or trial. As the case gets going, scheduling in-person meetings with an expert can be a tough proposition. An expert you are considering for a case may be located across the country. Hectic schedules may prevent

Posted on September 26, 2019 in Working with Experts

Keeping Courtroom Etiquette: 5 Rules to Boost Expert Witness Credibility  

When you expert witness takes the stand to testify, the courtroom is their stage and the judge and jury are their audience. How experts appear, their tone of voice in answering questions, and the respect they convey all influence how the jury, judge, and counsel perceive your witness. In short, etiquette matters. 1) Good Manners

Posted on October 17, 2019 in Working with Experts

Why Coaching Your Expert Witness Can Be Detrimental to Your Case

The role of an expert witness is to present unbiased testimony that helps the fact finders understand technical or complicated issues at hand in a case. Although it may be tempting to use a heavy hand when preparing your experts to testify in court—particularly for those experts who are new to the litigation process—it’s imperative

Posted on December 3, 2019 in Working with Experts

Expert Witness Retainer Agreements: The Go-To Guide for New Experts

If you are thinking about becoming an expert witness, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of expert witness retainer agreements. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of retainer agreements, best practices for outlining terms, and how to begin drafting your contract.

Posted on March 5, 2020 in Resources for Experts

Setting Your Expert Witness Fees: 5 Factors to Consider

One of the first questions most professionals ask when they begin breaking into expert witness work is, ‘What fees should I charge?’

Posted on March 9, 2020 in Resources for Experts