What Jurors Really Think, Part 4: Professionalism
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with members of the Forensic Expert Witness Association about what jurors expect from expert... Read More
What Jurors Really Think, Part 3: Presenting Evidence
As we continue digesting the information contained in the Cornell University School of Law Review article authored by Judge Amy St. Eve and... Read More
What Jurors Really Think, Part 2: Delivery
In the world of law, where every word matters, attorneys are often so focused on crafting the perfect question, or squeezing the... Read More
What Jurors Really Think, Part 1: Organization
U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve and Gretchen Scavo, her former law clerk who now oversees attorney training at Winston &... Read More
Courtroom Conduct Matters. Yes, Counsel: That Includes You.
I never attend trial without issuing some specific behavioral guidelines to my team. And this includes counsel. The rules for courtroom conduct... Read More
Googling Your Jury (Part 2)
Trial teams around the country scour the internet for “jury nuggets.” And many — dare I say most — courts have accepted... Read More
Googling Your Jury (Part 1)
Let’s be honest: don’t we all want to know as much as humanly possible when evaluating a jury pool and determining motions... Read More