About the show
The Expert Witness Playbook takes listeners behind the scenes of high-stakes litigation, where expertise meets the courtroom. Each episode explores the craft, challenges, and strategy of being an expert witness—from case preparation and report writing to deposition tactics and testimony under pressure. Hosted by software forensic expert Chris Woodruff and Dr. Brian Woodruff, the show dives deep into the intersection of technology, law, and credibility, featuring conversations with legal professionals, investigators, and other expert witnesses who’ve mastered the art of explaining complex ideas clearly and convincingly.
Whether you’re a practicing expert, an attorney who works with them, or simply curious about how experts shape modern justice, The Expert Witness Playbook offers real-world insight, practical advice, and stories from the front lines of litigation.
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Meet the hosts
Pediatric neurologist
Dr. Brian Woodruff
Dr. Woodruff is a board-certified pediatric neurologist in active clinical practice. He holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
For more than 20 years, he has cared for children with complex neurologic conditions. For the past 15 years, he has also reviewed cases and provided testimony as a medical expert, retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel.
- Board-certified pediatric neurologist
- Diplomate, ABPN · Child Neurology
- 20+ years in clinical practice
- 15 years as a medical expert
Software architect
Chris Woodruff
Chris Woodruff is a software architect and longtime technology professional whose career spans software development, cloud technology and technical education. He brings a technology and systems perspective to conversations about the changing expert witness profession.
- Software architect
- Software development
- Cloud technology
- Technical education
Have experiences worth sharing?
We are always looking for thoughtful guests who can bring a useful perspective to the expert witness community. If you are an experienced expert witness, attorney or professional working closely with experts, and you have a practical topic to discuss, we would like to hear from you.
Be Our GuestThe Expert Witness Playbook is a conversational podcast. Guest appearances are intended to share useful experience and perspectives rather than promote services or products. We do not ask guests to discuss active matters. See our editorial standards.