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Amanda Panagakis, PhD.
by Amanda Panagakis, PhD.
on Oct 11, 2023 11:14:12 AM

In the world of litigation, where the battle for justice is fought through words and evidence, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. Trial attorneys play a crucial role in ...

Crafting the Perfect Closing Statement for Trial: Strategies to “Get Them Talking In the Jury Room.”

The closing statement is a critical moment in any trial. It is the attorney's final opportunity to persuade the jury, leaving a lasting impression and influencing their decision. A well-crafted ...

Top Ten Tips to Ace Voir Dire

For some, the pronunciation of “voir dire” alone produces great debate. With an etymology rooted in Old French and Latin, “voir dire” is translated as “to speak the truth.” What typically comes to ...

Top 5 Ways to “Spread The Good News” About the Plaintiff Without Appearing Insensitive

In our last blog, the discussion focused on “Slaying the Reptile” or dismantling a plaintiff attorney’s reptile theory arguments. Doing so paves the way for the defense attorney to give the GOOD news ...

The Attorney's Guide to Humanizing the Corporate Defendant

In our last article (Every Trial Argument Needs a Theme - Here's Why & How to Create One) the discussion focused on how defense counsel must create a theme to present the case for the best ...