1. Gain Insight into Juror Bias
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
Crafting an excellent and useful jury questionnaire can be a challenging task, but with the help of jury consultants, it can become a breeze. A well-designed jury questionnaire is an essential tool in ensuring a fair and impartial jury selection process. Here are some tips to help you create an effective jury questionnaire with the assistance of jury consultants.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
The process of voir dire is crucial when it comes to selecting a jury for a civil trial. During this process, attorneys have the opportunity to question potential jurors to determine whether they are fit to serve as impartial jurors.
As a lawyer, you will likely come across some high-profile clients in your career. Representing celebrities in court can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding. However, there are some unique considerations that you must keep in mind when dealing with these types of clients.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
Preparing for a trial can be a daunting task, especially when you know it's going to be a bench trial. However, there is a useful tool that is often overlooked but can provide valuable insights into your case strategy - conducting a mock bench trial. Here are six good reasons why you should consider conducting a mock bench trial when you know your trial is going to be a bench trial in the courtroom.
As a trial lawyer, it is crucial to identify the jury foreman during voir dire, as they play a pivotal role in leading the deliberations and often hold significant influence over the jury's final decision. To effectively identify the jury foreman, here are ten key strategies to consider during voir dire.
by Ryan H. Flax, Esq. (Former) Managing Director, Litigation Consulting A2L Consulting So, you’ve made the time, effort, and budget commitment to conduct a mock jury exercise to test your case before trial. In my opinion and in the opinion of almost every litigator I’ve worked with, all this time and effort is generally well spent. But if you fail to get the right feedback from your mock jurors, you’ve wasted your time and resources.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
Much has been written about the hero's journey as Joseph Campbell described it in his seminal work, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. In this 1949 book, Campbell asserts that storytellers worldwide, in their best stories, have for centuries used a story structure that he calls the monomyth. From Beowulf to Ulysses to Luke Skywalker, the pattern is seen over the ages.
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