The IMS team is driven to help clients elevate their legal strategies, and we are pleased to join four continuing legal education events at Texas client firms on June 24 and 25. The CLEs will be presented by IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic and Jury Consulting Advisor Keith C. Pounds, PhD in Dallas and Austin, TX.
Their presentations will explore effective strategies for the current litigation environment, highlighting key topics such as witness preparation, storytelling and theme development, and the influence of safetyism on juror decision-making. In addition to providing insights into today’s juries, these sessions underscore the practical applications of IMS' consulting services in the courtroom.
Presented by Chris Dominic:
- Adapting to the Modern Jury in the Post-Truth Era | Many of the strategies, tactics, and approaches that litigators have developed in the last few decades are less effective today. This CLE discusses what drives verdicts, where juror attitudes have shifted, and how to apply framing to your strategy.
- Mastering Speech, Credibility & Persuasion for the Modern Jury | Speaker credibility is a fundamental pillar of persuasion, and the modern jury requires adaptive techniques to be effective. By mastering these, trial lawyers will be empowered to create powerful, memorable narratives that resonate deeply, inspire trust, and, ultimately, persuade.
Presented by Dr. Keith Pounds:
- Developing Themes & Storytelling in Litigation | Trial themes should resonate with jurors such that they remain top-of-mind in the jury room. This presentation focuses on the underlying psychology of storytelling as a case strategy to maintain the attention and retention of your jurors and shape a successful outcome for your client.
- Strategies for Witness Preparation | Jurors evaluate not only the testimony content but also the person delivering it. Our jury consulting team has conducted thousands of mock trials and post-trial juror interviews, giving us unique insight into what resonates with jurors—and what does not.
IMS offers several strategic workshops and CLE presentations designed to help legal teams sharpen their strategies, better understand jury behavior, and deliver strong trial presentations in high-stakes matters. Explore additional topics and request a presentation below.
