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![Jungwon Lee, Ph.D., Hallym University & Margaret C. Stevenson, Ph.D., Kenyon College Legislative efforts to bolster Batson appear to be driven predominantly by scholarship highlighting evidence of the disproportionate removal of Black jurors. But Asian prospective jurors are also disproportionately removed during voir dire and underrepresented on juries (e.g., Diamond […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Juror-680x311.png "Contradicting Stereotypes of Passive Asian Jurors: What Mock Jury Research Actually Shows")
Contradicting Stereotypes of Passive Asian Jurors: What Mock Jury Research Actually Shows
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Jungwon Lee, Ph.D., Hallym University & Margaret C. Stevenson, Ph.D., Kenyon College Legislative efforts to bolster Batson appear to be driven predominantly by scholarship highlighting evidence of the disproportionate removal of Black jurors. But Asian prospective jurors are also disproportionately removed during voir dire and underrepresented on juries (e.g., Diamond […]
Current Issue - September, 2026 Vol. 34, No. 2
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![By Angie Hickox Witness preparation is one of my favorite areas of trial consulting. I find the work to be rewarding, as improvements are observable and impactful and witnesses report feeling confident and ready. Many newcomers to the trial consulting field also find this area appealing and are looking for […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/angie-201x130.jpg "How to Prep for your First Prep")
How to Prep for your First Prep
Posted on September 24, 2026 | No CommentsBy Angie Hickox Witness preparation is one of my favorite areas of trial consulting. I find the work to be rewarding, as improvements are observable and impactful and witnesses report feeling confident and ready. Many newcomers to the trial consulting field also find this area appealing and are looking for […] -
![By Kate Marquis, John Jay College As artificial intelligence (AI) tools and AI-generated materials start to become more and more common in the field of trial consulting, practitioners may find it useful to gain a better understanding of their potential uses. In order to illustrate the utility of these tools, […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/kate-201x130.jpg "AI Simulation Materials in Trial Consulting")
AI Simulation Materials in Trial Consulting
Posted on September 24, 2026 | No CommentsBy Kate Marquis, John Jay College As artificial intelligence (AI) tools and AI-generated materials start to become more and more common in the field of trial consulting, practitioners may find it useful to gain a better understanding of their potential uses. In order to illustrate the utility of these tools, […]
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![By Jaihyun Park, Neal Feigenson, and Ngayin Cheng Trial lawyers rely heavily upon the spoken word to persuade judges and juries, but many trials also feature visual media, including evidentiary photos and videos. What happens when the two collide? Specifically, can the words that lawyers use in their opening statements […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Gemini_Generated_Image_za9gmmza9gmmza9g-201x130.png "In a world of video, words still matter: Verbal framing of body-worn camera video affects mock juror judgments")
In a world of video, words still matter: Verbal framing of body-worn camera video affects mock juror judgments
byBy Jaihyun Park, Neal Feigenson, and Ngayin Cheng Trial lawyers rely heavily upon the spoken word to persuade judges and juries, but many trials also feature visual media, including evidentiary photos and videos. What happens when the two collide? Specifically, can the words that lawyers use in their opening statements […]
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![By Nikoleta Despodova Modern jurors are impacted by a bevy of attitudes, experiences and biases which affect their decision-making in the courtroom. One such worldview that influences juror perspectives is locus of control (LOC). LOC describes an individual’s perception about the causation of events in their lives. Jurors can generally […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/LzeUxYzP1QtkMIbykTR8o-3000x2000-1-201x130.jpg "Understanding Family-Oriented Jurors Through Locus of Control: How Social Media Insights Can Shape Trial Strategy")
Understanding Family-Oriented Jurors Through Locus of Control: How Social Media Insights Can Shape Trial Strategy
byBy Nikoleta Despodova Modern jurors are impacted by a bevy of attitudes, experiences and biases which affect their decision-making in the courtroom. One such worldview that influences juror perspectives is locus of control (LOC). LOC describes an individual’s perception about the causation of events in their lives. Jurors can generally […]
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![By Travis N. Taylor, Ph.D.[1] Does political identity affect how partisans approach jury service? Partisanship in America permeates nearly every aspect of life. Shared partisanship with a candidate is the most powerful predictor of vote choice.[2] However, in recent years, partisanship has become much more than that; it […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/XcMdQHJb6rI61jUdKDwGl-5561x3707-1-201x130.jpg "The Effects of Partisanship on Jurors’ Perceptions of a Political Case")
The Effects of Partisanship on Jurors’ Perceptions of a Political Case
byBy Travis N. Taylor, Ph.D.[1] Does political identity affect how partisans approach jury service? Partisanship in America permeates nearly every aspect of life. Shared partisanship with a candidate is the most powerful predictor of vote choice.[2] However, in recent years, partisanship has become much more than that; it […]
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![Figure 1: Image generated by Dall-E 3 This article was prepared by the ASTC AI Task Force This is the second part of the two-part series. Uses and Limitations of AI Chatbots in Trial Consulting In Part I of this article we addressed some fundamentals concerning AI and AI […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture1-1-201x130.jpg "ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART II")
ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART II
byFigure 1: Image generated by Dall-E 3 This article was prepared by the ASTC AI Task Force This is the second part of the two-part series. Uses and Limitations of AI Chatbots in Trial Consulting In Part I of this article we addressed some fundamentals concerning AI and AI […]
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![Photo by Lara Jameson Richard Gabriel and Michelle Rey LaRocca recently completed and published the second phase report in the Trust in Justice project. This expansive work included collected substantial survey data in the first phase, conducting numerous focus groups in the second phase, and implementing the recommendations in the […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-photo-8899233edit_OriginalPhotobyLaraJameson-201x130.jpeg "Trust in Justice: A Mid-Project Interview with the Researchers")
Trust in Justice: A Mid-Project Interview with the Researchers
byPhoto by Lara Jameson Richard Gabriel and Michelle Rey LaRocca recently completed and published the second phase report in the Trust in Justice project. This expansive work included collected substantial survey data in the first phase, conducting numerous focus groups in the second phase, and implementing the recommendations in the […]
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![Photo by Meruyert Gonullu Article by Alyssa Elliott A recent article from the Liberty University Law Review advocated for the prohibition of social media research on jurors. The author argues: “Trial courts and trial counsel need clear guidance on this issue of Internet research about prospective jurors…[T]he improper use of […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-meruyert-gonullu-6589076-201x130.jpeg "A Response to the Potential Limiting Social Media Research on Jurors")
A Response to the Potential Limiting Social Media Research on Jurors
byPhoto by Meruyert Gonullu Article by Alyssa Elliott A recent article from the Liberty University Law Review advocated for the prohibition of social media research on jurors. The author argues: “Trial courts and trial counsel need clear guidance on this issue of Internet research about prospective jurors…[T]he improper use of […]