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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. In this article we will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation , which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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Don’t Select Your Jury on Gut or Habit: Create a Unique Jury Profile for Every Case

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Of all the areas of legal lore, perhaps none are more loaded down with mystique than jury selection.

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Unveiling the Power of Juror Questionnaires and AI in Law

Jury Analyst

In the latest episode of our podcast, we unravel the power of Supplemental Juror Questionnaires (SJQs), shedding light on their potential to increase juror disclosure and combat common courtroom issues, and AI in jury selection and how it can be used to analyze data, predict juror behavior, and provide valuable insights before trial.

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The Use of Jury Consultants in Legal Proceedings

Jonathan Leach LLC

Through surveys, focus groups, and mock trials, jury consultants gather invaluable data to assess juror demographics, community sentiment, and case-related perceptions. Jury consultants assist attorneys through strategic questioning and perceptive observations to minimize the risk of biased jurors.

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The Power of Confirmation Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

In our previous article, “Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation ”, we explored the concept of confirmation bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. We emphasized the need to recognize and address this cognitive bias in the legal system.

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Litigation Consulting in Complex Cases: Navigating Challenges

Jonathan Leach LLC

This service provides a range of activities, including developing trial strategies, assisting with jury selection, conducting jury research, and preparing witnesses for trial to form a strong case. Jury Selection and Research A critical aspect of any trial is jury selection.