Shadow Jury Posts

Decades before the O.J. Simpson trial, America had another Hollywood “Trial of the Century.” Errol Flynn, a handsome Australian actor at the height of his Hollywood career, was adored by fans from around the world. That was until 1942 when …

We are excited to share with you the recent publication of Alexis Knutson, M.A., Tsongas Research Associate, with Natalie Gordon and Edie Greene, Ph.D. of University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in the Georgia State University Law Review. The article describes …

I recently had the opportunity to manage a shadow jury project on a large patent infringement case.  My experience in this trial highlighted a few key theories, and reinforced for me the value of using trial monitors. The feedback provided …

I just finished reading “How About a Free Shadow Jury?: Inside the Juror’s Mind” in the ABA’s Litigation News section. The headline was undeniably compelling. As a member of a consulting firm that offers shadow juries as a service, I was curious how anyone …

Premium content from Puget Sound Business Journal by Peter Ehrlichman and Theodore Prosise, Contributing Writers Friday, December 14, 2012   Trial lawyers live in a complex world of case law, complicated case histories and fact patterns, and often are involved …

Sue, Apr/May 2009 Laura Dominic and Jill Schmid, Ph.D. discuss gender differences in the courtroom by exploring: –The masculine/feminine communication continuum –Nature versus nurture: The socialization of boys and girls –The impact of gender on decision making – stereotypes and …

Verdict: American Bar Association, Fall 2009 In one trial, the defense decided to cut three of its four damages witnesses because the focus on damages was degrading the strength of the liability case. In another trial, the defense altered cross-examination …