by Laurie R. Kuslansky, Ph.D. Jury Consultant
Mock juries serve as a crucial tool for legal practitioners in their trial preparations. These simulated juries provide valuable insights into how your arguments will be received and offer opportunities for improvement. When conducting a mock trial, it is important to anticipate the questions and comments that your mock jury may have. Here are 11 common inquiries to be prepared for:
Mock trials can be incredibly useful for lawyers and litigators who want to get a better understanding of how their case might play out in court. However, without proper preparation, a mock trial can be a waste of time and resources. That's where jury consultants come in. These professionals can help you prepare for a mock trial by providing valuable insights and feedback. Here are nine tips for a successful mock trial with the help of jury consultants.
by Ryan Flax (Former) Managing Director, Litigation Consulting A2L Consulting
As a seasoned trial consultant with years of experience in the courtroom, I have witnessed countless closing arguments that simply failed to connect the dots. The closing argument is a crucial part of the trial process, as it provides the opportunity to tie up all the loose ends and present your case in a compelling and concise manner. A well-crafted closing argument can truly be the difference between winning and losing a case. In this blog post, I will delve deeper into why it is essential to tie up loose ends throughout the trial, starting from the opening statement.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
Another reason why televised trials are so intriguing is the opportunity they provide for the public to witness the pursuit of justice. People have an inherent desire for fairness and accountability, and televised trials allow them to see firsthand how the legal system upholds these principles. Whether it's a murder trial or a high-stakes corporate lawsuit, viewers can observe the process of presenting evidence, cross-examination, and the deliberation of the jury. This transparency fosters a sense of trust in the legal system and reassures the public that justice is being served.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting We at A2L Consulting have just published a new, completely free, e-book that anyone who’s interested in trials and litigation should have. No more comprehensive volume on litigation graphics exists, at any price.
I frequently help lawyers craft presentations – whether it’s the opening statement of a litigator, a pitch presentation for a law firm, or a seminar presentation for a corporate lawyer. And I too am often called upon to speak at events or even off the cuff to a group. After a good bit of trial and error, I have found two nearly foolproof ways of organizing any of these talks that I use almost invariably, whatever the context may be. The great thing about these models is that you can use them in an off-the-cuff speech just as well as you can in a highly scripted presentation. Whether it's the courtroom or your kid's school, these models work wonders. You will come off as inspiring, not just informative. You will appear confident. You will also be seen as following modern presentation styles – the spoken equivalent of using an electronic presentation versus using transparent overhead slides.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting Some companies have justifiably built a reputation for extraordinary customer service. Ritz-Carlton is one of them, but not everyone has had the opportunity to test that reputation in real life. As it happens, I recently put Ritz-Carlton to the test while I stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in Maui, Hawaii. It’s a lovely place, and my wife and I chose the Club Level for our stay. But as can happen even at a Ritz-Carlton, some things went wrong. Actually, a lot of things went wrong. The club level was unexpectedly bought out by an unnamed VIP, and when my wife and I checked in for what was supposed to be our first real vacation without our triplets since our honeymoon in 2006, the front desk staff let us know that we would not be receiving the five meals per day and adult beverages associated with a Ritz-Carlton club level stay.
by Ryan H. Flax, Esq. (Former) Managing Director, Litigation Consulting A2L Consulting As a litigation consultant, one of my primary responsibilities is to help litigation teams develop and effectively use demonstrative evidence to support their trial presentation. The primary means of doing this is to create litigation graphics, which are most commonly used as PowerPoint slides that accompany oral argument and witness testimony.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting At A2L Consulting, we are very interested in sharing valuable information about the litigation consulting industry with the thousands of monthly readers of our Litigation Consulting Report blog. Some of our readers are among the nation’s top litigators, some run litigation support departments, some work every day on the challenging and difficult task of putting together trial exhibits, and some are law students and other interested observers. All show a strong interest in the topics we routinely write about: Trial tactics Jury consulting Litigation graphics Trial technology and its best uses Leadership for lawyers And much more
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting "I've got a case I might need some help with." That's how it usually starts when someone, usually a first or second chair litigator, reaches out to me at A2L Consulting.
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