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Witness Preparation Techniques

Date: Monday, January 28, 2019
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST
Length: 90 minutes

Sponsored by Lorman Education Services


Registration for Session Only: $199.00

Registration plus Session Recording and Written Materials: $268.00
 

Description:

Learn preparation techniques to assure the recounted information is accurately construed.

Over the last several decades, researchers have identified important factors that influence how jurors evaluate witness testimony, store evidence in long-term memory, and recall key testimony during deliberations.

Witnesses who are not seen as credible, or who do not keep jurors engaged, often fail to be seen as persuasive communicators. As such, much of their testimony is difficult to recall during deliberations, or is simply dismissed out of hand. In order to be more persuasive communicators, witnesses should learn how to build a rapport with jurors, present clear narratives, and use multiple modes of communication.

This important information provides some insight into the “juror psychology” that influences persuasion, information retention, and the perceived credibility of witnesses. The material also offers strategies for conducting more effective witnesses preparation sessions for both depositions and trial. Learn techniques for successfully handling cross-examination, responding to difficult questions, and strategies for reinforcing case themes.

Areas Covered in the Session:

The Psychology of the Jury and Juror Decision Making

• How Jurors Construct a Trial Story
• How Do Life Experiences and Attitudes Impact How Jurors Process and Evaluate Witness Testimony
• How Witness Testimony Is Stored and Recalled From Long-Term Memory

Preparing for a Successful Cross-Examination

• How to Address a Witness's Anxiety or Concerns About Testifying
• How to Identify Weaknesses and Nervous Tics Through Direct and Cross-Examination Practice Runs
• How to Handle Difficult Questions, Documents, and Prior Statements
• How to Improve Persuasiveness Through Effective Communication in Direct and Cross

How to Build a Rapport With Jurors

• Using Pacing a Definitive Language to Control Cross-Examination
• Identify Nonverbal Behavior Jurors Misinterpret as Deceit

Credit Information (Sponsored by Lorman Education Services):

  • CLE
  • NALA
For Detailed Credit Information page click here

Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.

Instructor Profile:

Bryan Edelman, Ph.D.,  Trial Innovations

  • Partner in the office of Trial Innovations
  • Practice emphasizes all aspects of trial consulting including mock trials, focus groups, jury selection, witness preparation, shadow juries, trial observations, and expert witness testimony on change of venue in high profile cases
  • Conducts regular seminars and workshops on jury decision-making, jury selection, witness preparation, pretrial publicity in high profile cases, and opening statements
  • Wrote several publications related to the areas of trial consulting, jury decision-making, and how race impacts jurors’ sentencing decisions in capital cases
  • Ph.D. degree in social psychology, University of Nevada, Reno; LL.M. degree in international humanitarian law, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
  • Can be contacted at 415-944-9989 or bryan@trialinnovations.com

(Not available outside the US)