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Witness Preparation Archive
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Untying Tongues: Preparing Witnesses Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
by Alexis Forbes, Ph.D. and Will Rountree, J.D., Ph.D.Posted on December 1, 2015 | 2 CommentsAs the litigation environment continues to evolve, we need to prepare witnesses for whom English is not a first language and those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Here, two trial consultants walk us through the issues inherent in witness preparation when your witness is not proficient in English and give strategies for sensitivity and success in witness preparation with LEP witnesses. -
Do Trial Consultants Spell the End of Justice?
by Adam Benforado, J.D.Posted on August 28, 2015 | 1 CommentDo trial consultants spell the end of justice? Or the other way around? Or, perhaps, somewhere in the middle? -
Does Deposition Video Camera Angle Affect Witness Credibility?
by Chris Dominic, MA and Jeffrey W. Jarman, Ph.D. and Jonathan M. Lytle, Ph.D.Posted on May 31, 2015 | 15 CommentsDo different camera angles during deposition affect how observers will assess the credibility of the witness? Take a look at this research! -
“Soft” vs. “Hard” Psychological Science in the Courtroom
by Geoffrey D. Munro, Ph.D. and Cynthia A. Munro, Ph.D.Posted on May 31, 2015 | 5 CommentsDo jurors prefer hard science over soft science when it comes to evidence presented in the courtroom? And if they do, how can you change their minds? -
Promoting Communications between Social Scientists and Lawyers
by Ronald K. Bullis, Ph.D., J.D.Posted on November 26, 2014 | 1 CommentLawyers and social scientists. Different professions. Different languages. Different professional cultures. How do you talk so your social science expert witness understands you? -
Moving From Hapless to Hapful with the Problem Defendant
by Bronwen Lichtenstein, PhD. and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 4 CommentsYou might think of this as a recommendation to modify your client's "visual identity"--at least for trial. -
Beware of the Tricks Used to Encourage a Witness to Volunteer
by Merrie Jo Pitera, Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 8 Comments"Hey! This opposing counsel is really nice and we have things in common!" Helping your witness NOT fall for that old shtick. -
Women as Expert Witnesses
by Michelle A. Jones, M.A., J.D. and Tess M.S. Neal, Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 5 CommentsHere's an update on how women expert witnesses fare compared to male expert witnesses. Some good news. Some not so good news. Make sure your knowledge is current. -
A Polygraph Primer: What Litigators Need to Know
by Ekaterina Pivovarova, Ph.D. and Judith G. Edersheim, J.D., M.D. and Justin Baker, M.D., Ph.D. and Bruce H. Price, M.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 4 CommentsHere's a primer on everything you need to know about the polygraph. Yesterday, today and tomorrow! -
The ABC’s of Religiosity: Attitude, Belief, Commitment and Faith
by Gayle W. Herde, Ph.D.Posted on February 6, 2014 | 3 CommentsWhat to listen for when you are wanting to know about religious faith in voir dire.