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I don't believe in “jury consulting.”
The research is pretty clear that juror characteristics, attitudes, and backgrounds have little to do with the outcome of a trial relative to other variables under the lawyer’s control. So why not focus on what you can control: yourself? |
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I don’t promise anything I can’t deliver. But here’s what I can deliver: A better attorney. Turn up the volume on your nonverbal communication and crush the opposition in the courtroom. No need to hire expensive jury consultants and "body language experts" when the research says it doesn’t work.
Here’s what does work:
It would be great if you could hire someone to read the body language of jurors and identify which jurors should go and which should stay.
But you can’t. (Well, you can. But it won’t do you any good.) Instead, focus on your skills and real connection with the jury. I can help.
Here’s what does work:
- You can learn how to craft your message so that it's clear and concise.
- You can learn how to deliver your message so that jurors accept and believe it.
- You can learn how to gauge whether your message landed, and if not, what to do differently.
- You can increase your presence in the courtroom, which means you’ll be viewed as a skilled trial attorney and a likeable one.
It would be great if you could hire someone to read the body language of jurors and identify which jurors should go and which should stay.
But you can’t. (Well, you can. But it won’t do you any good.) Instead, focus on your skills and real connection with the jury. I can help.
"After 25 years of picking juries and trying cases, I hired Sari to take my work to a new and better level. Working with her proved to be both daunting and enlightening. She is insightful and blunt and I reaped great rewards working with her."
David McDonald, David T. McDonald, P.C.
Available Training Materials:
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Voir Dire Preparation
You win or lose your case in voir dire. You know it and I know it. So your voir dire is only as good as your preparation. Yes/No questions are pointless; they don't elicit meaningful information. I will help you craft useful questions and show you how to generate juror participation during jury selection. Most important: You'll learn how to create rapport and coax even the most reserved jurors to open up. |
Statement Coaching
Outside of voir dire, your case rests upon how clearly you present a road map for jurors to follow throughout the case. I will help you prepare your opening and closing statements by assisting you with content, placement and themes. The opening statement is the one time you get to tell the jury the story of your case. Make sure you NAIL it.
Outside of voir dire, your case rests upon how clearly you present a road map for jurors to follow throughout the case. I will help you prepare your opening and closing statements by assisting you with content, placement and themes. The opening statement is the one time you get to tell the jury the story of your case. Make sure you NAIL it.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Jury Selection
After our thorough preparation, I will observe how you interact with potential jurors during jury selection. I'll give you in-the-moment feedback and help you assess specific jurors. I'll be on-site to assist you in choosing your peremptory challenges, ensuring that you have the most receptive jury possible.
Trial Observation & Support
I'll continue to coach you through the trial and make recommendations for adjustments based on interactions with opposing counsel, witnesses, and the judge. I'll debrief with you daily, offering support and advice so you can fine-tune your communication during trial versus kicking yourself later.
Witness Preparation
Witness preparation is, in a word, essential. It’s not enough to prepare your case and to prepare yourself; you must prepare the very people who will tell the story throughout the trial! When witnesses can calmly and clearly communicate their answers in both depositions and when on the stand, you increase your chances of securing a winning verdict. Learn more here.
Focus Groups
Conduct your own focus group at our office! Save time and money by renting our space and doing the focus group yourself. We’ll set up the space, provide drinks and snacks, have all the technology ready and videotape the entire session for you to review later. You can watch everything live-stream in our private, comfortable viewing room. You just provide the jurors and prepare your presentation and you’re ready to go! Learn more here.
After our thorough preparation, I will observe how you interact with potential jurors during jury selection. I'll give you in-the-moment feedback and help you assess specific jurors. I'll be on-site to assist you in choosing your peremptory challenges, ensuring that you have the most receptive jury possible.
Trial Observation & Support
I'll continue to coach you through the trial and make recommendations for adjustments based on interactions with opposing counsel, witnesses, and the judge. I'll debrief with you daily, offering support and advice so you can fine-tune your communication during trial versus kicking yourself later.
Witness Preparation
Witness preparation is, in a word, essential. It’s not enough to prepare your case and to prepare yourself; you must prepare the very people who will tell the story throughout the trial! When witnesses can calmly and clearly communicate their answers in both depositions and when on the stand, you increase your chances of securing a winning verdict. Learn more here.
Focus Groups
Conduct your own focus group at our office! Save time and money by renting our space and doing the focus group yourself. We’ll set up the space, provide drinks and snacks, have all the technology ready and videotape the entire session for you to review later. You can watch everything live-stream in our private, comfortable viewing room. You just provide the jurors and prepare your presentation and you’re ready to go! Learn more here.
Customize Your Trial Consulting Package
Sari helps you communicate your real self in a way that connects with the jury. From voir dire through closing, working with Sari will help you up your game at trial.
Strategy SessionSari works with attorneys, both in-person or virtually over Zoom, to craft their content for voir dire and/or opening statement.
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All Day with SariCome work with Sari, face to face, for an All Day session. Take a deep dive into her templates and fashion a approach that will increase your trial game.
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Mock JuryPractice your new skills in front of a mock jury and get real-time feedback.
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"Sari showed me that what we think we see in someone’s face or the way they hold their body is not always right. In fact, sometimes we are totally wrong. It is easier now for me to accept what appears to be negative body language in a juror. Crossed arms do not always mean the juror is not accepting what you are saying. A furrowed brow may not mean what I think either. Sari teaches with energy and enthusiasm, and she is such a pleasure to work with."
Randy Kinnard, Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge