Services
Witness Preparation
Witnesses provide a jury with specific chapters of the larger narrative. Jurors assess how a witness communicates as they measure their credibility. To effectively communicate their portion of the case, witnesses must prepare. Ideally, witnesses should be prepared prior to deposition. For a witness to be effective, they must be behaviorally consistent, likable and succinctly communicate their portion of the story, while also prepared for the edge of cliff questions and how to manage them for cross.
Focus Groups and Mock Trials
Testing themes in a controlled research setting provides the opportunity to collect feedback from participants emulating the venue. Projects are tailored to meet the client's needs, test initial themes, and provide feedback on presentations. Results from focus groups and mock trials inform trial teams as they prepare witnessed, plan for mediation, and make preparations for trial.
Voir Dire
Getting the jury panel to talk is critical to having an effective voir dire. An effective voir dire is rooted in appreciative inquiry and gets potential jurors to talk more about their attitudes, experiences and perceptions of issues that are of significance to the case. The questions for voir dire should minimize the possibility of identifying favorable jurors, while matching the style of the presenter to ensure authenticity.
Jury Selection
Cases can be lost during jury selection. Data collected from focus groups/ mock trials can inform the team about potential biases in the jury pool. Reviewing the panel ahead of time presents opportunities to assess and rate panel members prior to voir dire. A key part of the process is having an acute ear that listens to panelists responses and potential biases in light of the critical themes of the case.
Public Speaking Coaching
As a professional consultant with experiences in the field of communication, politics and community building I am acutely aware of how preparation for the moment leads to success. I work closely with clients to minimize the unknown, while meeting the high expectations placed on public speakers.
Mediation Coaching or Private Mediation
My experience as a Certified Mediator in civil matters has taught me that mediation is a controlled negotiation process. I work with clients to develop an effective plan for mediation that accounts for the issues that are at the core of the case. Effective plans include the development of sequenced offers, focused inquiry, with proven negotiation tactics. and maneuvers. .