Services
Witness Preparation
Witnesses provide a jury with individual parts of the larger narrative. Jurors rely heavily on witness testimony in making their decisions about a case. Ideally, witnesses should be prepared prior to deposition. For a witness to be effective, they must be consistent, believable and clearly communicate their part of the story. An effective witness is perceived as genuine, bounded to a particular narrative, and prepared to answer challenging questions.
Focus Group and Mock Trial Research
Testing themes in a controlled research setting provides the opportunity to glean feedback from participants emulating the jury pool or target audience. Projects are tailored to meet the client's needs and test initial themes, provide feedback on presentations and style. Results from projects help to make informed decisions for more effective voir dire.
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 about their experiences and perceptions of issues that have significance to the case. The questions for voir dire should minimize the possibility of identifying favorable jurors while also matching the style of the presenter to keep authenticty intact.
Jury Selection
Cases can be lost during jury selection. Data collected from focus groups can inform the team about potential biases in the jury pool. 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 over a decade of experiences in the field of communication 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. With this in mind, I create tailored services to meet the specific communicative needs of my clients.
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. Alternatively, I am available to serve as a mediator involving civil matters.