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Webinar with Chantal M Roberts, CPCU, AIC, RPA, ITP, on Insurance Basics for Litigators.

What an informative webinar we had in November featuring Chantal M Roberts, CPCU, AIC, RPA, ITP. Shoutout to Chantal for her informative presentation on "Insurance Basics for Litigators."

Chantal's acronym of DICED and great flowcharts made these basic insurance terms and concepts come alive. Moderator and First Court Litigation Consultant Kristi Harrington began the webinar by reading "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" from Chantal's latest book, "Once Upon a Claim," and a free signed copy was given to one of the webinar participants! If you are interested in receiving a copy of Chantal's presentation PowerPoint or the recording of this webinar, reach out to caroline@firstcourt.com.

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Distinctions between Legal Focus Groups and Mock Trials

Jury Research

Brook Klussmann

Legal focus groups and mock trials are often used interchangeably, but there are a few distinctions between the two that are important to note.

Brook Klussmann

Why the Defense Must Defuse Anger in the Courtroom

Advocacy

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

For civil defense attorneys, recognizing and defusing juror anger in the courtroom is essential to ensuring a fair trial.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Opening Up A Quiet Juror

ADR

Taylor Batten

Here are several tips to provide the more quiet juror an opportunity to speak up.

Taylor Batten

Decoding Witness Credibility

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

For attorneys, understanding how jurors assess witness credibility is critical to building a compelling case and dismantling the opposition’s narrative.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Understanding Nuclear Verdicts

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

This blog examines the factors contributing to nuclear verdicts, the challenges they pose, and strategies defense counsel can adopt to mitigate damages.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Online Mock Trials: Not a Risky Business

ADR

Taylor Batten

Online mock trials provide an environment where jury research questions can be successfully answered while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

Taylor Batten

Selecting the Right Jury

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

In any trial, the composition of the jury can make or break a case, which is why selecting the right jury is crucial.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Visuals for Trial: A Key To Success with a Jury

ADR

Ryan Liffrig, J.D.

Effective visuals for trial are potentially the single most critical factor in the jurors’ understanding of your case.

Ryan Liffrig, J.D.

How Lawyers Can Start Building a Social Media Presence With Confidence

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Maintaining a professional online presence is so important for lawyers. Here's how to start building a social media presence.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Four Tips to Time Management

Jury Research

Sydney Beemer

In a profession where time equals money, time management skills are vital to legal professionals.

Sydney Beemer

How Does Today's Political Climate Affect the Jury?

Jury Research

Taylor Batten

A divide between parties has developed across the US, creating a political climate that has affected our system of jury process.

Taylor Batten

The Role of Sympathy in the Courtroom

Jury Research

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Sympathy in the courtroom, despite its seemingly benign nature, poses significant challenges to justice from a civil defense perspective.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.