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November 13, 2024 25 mins

Explore how safetyism drives high jury verdicts and how defense teams can effectively navigate this evolving mindset in the courtroom. In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin join Thompson Coe Partner Zandra Foley to share expert strategies for identifying and addressing jurors' hyper-protective attitudes during voir dire. Understanding these beliefs can empower trial lawyers to enhance their jury selection process and secure favorable outcomes for corporate defendants.

Hosted by IMS Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ZdjbJQjBzk

Learn more about our team and featured guests:

Jill Leibold, PhD: https://imslegal.com/team/jill-m-leibold-phd

Nick Polavin, PhD: https://imslegal.com/team/nick-polavin-phd 

Zandra Foley: https://www.thompsoncoe.com/people/zandra-e-foley/

Adam Bloomberg: https://imslegal.com/team/adam-bloomberg 

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