The Fred Files

The Fred Files

What if you could predict your verdict before stepping into the courtroom? The Fred Files pulls back the curtain on jury thinking and trial preparation, giving plaintiffs' lawyers and mediators unprecedented insights into what makes jurors tick. Hosted by trial lawyer and trial scientist, Alicia Campbell, empirical legal scholar, Nick Schweitzer, and data guru, Kevin Doran, this podcast explores how online focus groups can revolutionize case preparation. Each episode tackles the questions keeping plaintiffs’ lawyers up at night: Should I go to trial or settle? What's my case really worth? Is a 75-person sample reliable? With rotating hosts offering legal, statistical, and technical perspectives, The Fred Files is a unique resource for anyone wanting to break free from the echo chamber and transform their approach to trial preparation. Perfect for plaintiffs' lawyers handling cases of any size and mediators tired of making proposals without knowing the true value. Data-driven insights are no longer just for blockbuster cases. Fight for Justice with Fred. To learn more about how Fred can help you in your next case, visit us at https://www.focuswithfred.com. Produced and Powered by LawPods, podcast marketing that converts prospects and drives revenue. https://www.lawpods.com

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October 10, 2025 61 mins

Is there evidence that giving attorneys more time to ask more detailed questions would better predict juror bias? “We found a resounding ‘yes,’” says Valerie Hans, who joins Jessica Salerno and John Campbell to discuss their groundbreaking research. Valerie, of Cornell Law School and a leading authority on the jury system; Jessica, a social psychologist from Cornell University's psychology department; and John, trial lawyer-turned-...

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Imagine you’ve got a big case and you want a summary of every deposition. “The first temptation might be, ‘Well, I'll just throw my depo into an AI, and I'll have it summarize it.’ But if you've ever tried that, it would choke on the depo.” That’s how John Campbell describes the problem. His expertise comes from pioneering the use of big data in litigation and writing JuryBall, the groundbreaking book about big data, with his wife,...

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In their third installment of a series about Fred, trial scientist Alicia Campbell brings back COO Nick Schweitzer and CTO Kevin Doran for insights about how to maximize this platform. Learn why early case evaluation prevents costly mistakes, how Fred guides discovery strategy and expert selection, and why bulk pricing makes data-driven decisions accessible for firms of all sizes. Alicia shares her bold vision of attaching Fred rep...

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Fred isn't just software – he's your strategic partner in case evaluation. Trial scientist Alicia Campbell, CEO Nick Schweitzer, and CTO Kevin Doran take you inside Fred's virtual jury room to show exactly how 75 real jurors evaluate your case. From building multi-plaintiff, multi-defendant studies to using national samples instead of venue-specific ones, Fred is designed to be scientifically rigorous and cost effective. Learn how ...

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Meet Fred, “Big Data’s Little Brother.” You need him in your life if you’re a plaintiff’s lawyer, says trial scientist Alicia Campbell, who developed the platform in 2016. She explains why in this inaugural episode of The Fred Files. Tune in as Alicia, COO Nick Schweitzer, and CTO Kevin Doran explain how Fred gathers input from 75 real jurors to provide crucial insights for a fraction of traditional focus group costs. From video ev...

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April 18, 2025 40 secs

What if you could predict your verdict before stepping into the courtroom?

The Fred Files pulls back the curtain on jury thinking and trial preparation, giving plaintiffs' lawyers and mediators unprecedented insights into what makes jurors tick.

Hosted by trial lawyer and trial scientist, Alicia Campbell, empirical legal scholar, Nick Schweitzer, and data guru, Kevin Doran, this podcast explores how online focus groups can revolution...

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