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In the Press: A Shadow Over Science? How the Pandemic Changed—Or Didn’t Change—Jurors (Law.com)
“COVID has amplified a preexisting problem in the deliberation room in terms of juror receptivity to scientific and medical testimony,” Fischman said. “The rapidly evolving science surrounding COVID has resulted in mixed messages and, in some cases, misinformation that has eroded public trust in science.”
In the Press: Testimony in Elizabeth Holmes’ case starts (Silicon Valley Business Journal)
The SVBJ's coverage of the Elizabeth Holmes trial references analysis by FLC senior trial consultant Dr. Geri Fischman to the Wall Street Journal.
In the Press: The Elizabeth Holmes Trial (Wall Street Journal)
"The most effective trial attorneys, criminal and civil, are storytellers, so they want to paint a picture for jurors in a narrative form, and then they want to supplement that story with confirming evidence.” The way Ms. Holmes presents herself is part of that confirming evidence.
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Jury Research in the Era of COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has become the world's largest work-from-home experiment with millions of people being forced to work remotely and adapting to a more digital personal and professional lifestyle. Dr. Michelle Pena discusses the impact of quarantining and social distancing on jury research, and the benefits of conducting virtual mock trials and focus groups.
Speaking Engagement: 2020 Construction Law Institute Conference
FLC co-founder Dr. Satin presented at the annual CLI conference for on juror bias and trial technology.
Award: Top Trial Consultancy in Daily Business Review
Focus Litigation Consulting is once again honored to be recognized by the readers of the Daily Business review as a "Best of" in the category of trial consulting firms.
In the Press: Clearwater Parking Lot Shooter Trial (Tampa Bay Times)
Lawyers will have to navigate a potential juror’s view on polarizing issues such as gun rights and self defense, said Geri Satin, a senior trial consultant for Miami-based Focus Litigation, a national jury and trial consulting firm.
Speaking Engagement: Florida Bar Annual Convention
FLC co-founders presented a one-hour CLE on pretrial social science research at the 2019 Florida Bar Convention.
In the Classroom: Litigation Skills at the University of Miami School of Law
Dr. Geri Satin conducted her bi-annual lecture on implicit bias in jury selection at UM Law as part of the Litigation Skills program.