Witnesses, Make This Your North Star: The Best Answer the Facts Allow

September 5th, 2023|Your Trial Message|

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: When it comes to witness goals in deposition or in trial, I think there are many useful perspectives. But looking at the range of possible advice, I think there are two bad ends of the spectrum. On one end, there is woodshedding. Despite ethical considerations, attorneys can be swayed by a … Witnesses, Make This Your North Star: The Best Answer the Facts Allow Read More »

The Science of Storytelling: How Trial Graphics Can Help You Tell a Compelling Narrative

September 5th, 2023|The Litigation Consulting Report (A2L Consulting)|

As a trial lawyer, your main goal is to persuade the judge or jury that your client’s side of the story is the most compelling one. One of the most effective ways to do this is through trial graphics. These visual aids can help you convey complex information in a way that is easy to understand and memorable. In this article, we’ll explore the science of storytelling and how trial graphics can help you tell a compelling narrative. The Power of Storytelling Humans have been telling stories for thousands of years. From cave paintings to novels, stories have always played

Don’t Dox Your Jurors

August 28th, 2023|Your Trial Message|

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: The number of criminal indictments against Donald Trump is now up to four. In the self-sealing belief systems of some of the former President’s more zealous supporters, if prosecutors are going after Trump, that means they’re corrupt, and if judges are siding with those prosecutors, they’re also corrupt. And, by extension, … Don’t Dox Your Jurors Read More »

Strategies to Keep a Jury Engaged: Making a Boring Case Captivating

August 22nd, 2023|The Litigation Consulting Report (A2L Consulting)|

As a litigator, it can be challenging to keep a jury engaged and interested in a trial that may seem dull or monotonous. However, there are several ways to make a boring trial more interesting and compelling. In this article, we will discuss ten effective strategies that can help a litigator keep a jury engaged and make a boring trial more interesting.   1. Start with a strong opening statement The opening statement is the litigator's first opportunity to capture the attention of the jury. It should be concise, clear, and engaging, providing a roadmap for the trial and how

Lawyers and Corporate Defendants – Expect a Little More Hostility from the Jury Box

August 21st, 2023|Your Trial Message|

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: I suspect there has never been any great love affair between attorneys in general and the jury pool. Jurors know that lawyers are there to influence them toward a desired result, and that’s typically met with suspicion. Similarly, corporate defendants also don’t tend to make a jury’s list of favorites. We’ve … Lawyers and Corporate Defendants – Expect a Little More Hostility from the Jury Box Read More »

Assess and Address Bias Using Four Steps

August 17th, 2023|Your Trial Message|

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: It’s one of the central contradictions of the law: we ask for and expect neutral and unbiased decision makers…and then we end up using humans.  Those human fact-finders are almost inevitably going to have an individual form of perception or some level of partiality or bias. When it comes to the … Assess and Address Bias Using Four Steps Read More »