PRESENTATIONS
How to Use A Trial Psychologist in Preparing Significant Cases, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Closing Arguments: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Illinois State Bar Association.
Effective Use of Focus Groups, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Overcoming Juror Bias Against Soft Tissue Injuries and Other Tips, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, Green Bay, WI.
Overcoming Jury Prejudice in Soft Tissue Cases, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Reframing Juror Bias, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Green Bay, WI.
Research on Jury Bias, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Indianapolis, IN.
Dealing With Difficult Trial Issues for Both Plaintiff and Defense, Illinois State Bar Association, St. Louis, MO.
Juror’s Questions During Trial: A Real Time Focus Group, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Jury Selection in Truck Crash Cases, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Orleans, LA.
Connecting with Jurors, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Cost Effective Focus Groups, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Using Demonstrative Exhibits to Persuade Jurors, Judges, and Arbitration, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Mold in the Jury Box: What Pretrial Research is Saying About Liability and Damages, Mealey’s Education Seminars, West Palm Beach, FL.
Test Your Voir Dire IQ, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Secrets of the Trial Psychologist; and Advanced Witness Preparation, Kansas Trial Lawyers, Lawrence, KS.
Bridging the Gap Between Attorney and Juror, Absolute Litigators Conference #VIII, PESI, Las Vegas, NV.
Learning the Correct Steps to Conduct Meaningful and Winning Voir Dire, Absolute Litigators Conference #VIII, PESI, Las Vegas, NV, Luncheon Speaker.
Psychology of Nursing Home Negligence Cases, PESI, Las Vegas, NV.
Strategies of Jury Selection and Trial Presentation: Then and Now, Indiana Trial Lawyers’ Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis, IN.
How a Jury Consultant Can Help Win Cases In Times of Tort Reform, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis, IN.
How to Use Visual Evidence to Effectively Communicate Your Case Theme, Benjamin Harrison American Inns of Court, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Testing Your Voir Dire I.Q. and Witness Effectiveness Training, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Collinsville, Illinois. Program Chair and Presenter.
Theming the Case From a Defense Perspective, Indiana Defense Trial Counsel, Lafayette, Indiana.
Making the Most of Restricted Voir Dire, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Indianapolis.
Trial Strategy: Getting the Most Out of Limited Voir Dire, Program Chair and Presenter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), Chapter 3, Springfield and Chicago, Illinois.
Psychological Injuries: Plaintiff’s Perspective: Pain and Suffering in Proving & Disproving Damages, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, (IICLE) Chapter 3, East Peoria, Illinois.
Jury Selection in Criminal Cases, Illinois State Bar Assoc., Program Chair and Presenter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), Chapter 2, Springfield and Chicago, Illinois, Moderator and Presenter.
Personal Injury Practice Update, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), East Peoria and Chicago, Illinois, Program Chair and Presenter.
Questions Designed to Emote a Response From Potential Jurors, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana.
It’s Hard To See What You’re Not Looking For, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Frugal Voir Dire In Tough Times, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis.
Frugal Voir Dire In Tough Times, Webinar, APEX Continuing Legal Education.
Identifying and Selecting the Right Jury Foreman for Your Case, Indiana Trial Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comprehensive Voir Dire in a Limited Amount of Time: From Theming To Striking (and Everything in Between) ITLA Webinar.
Understanding the Psychology of Jury Selection, Illinois State Prosecutor’s Office, Advanced Trial Advocacy, Naperville Illinois.
Jury Selection In DUI/Misdemeanor Cases, Illinois State Bar Association, Fairview Height, March 14, 2014.
Twelve Angry Men-Inside the Juror's Mind, Illinois Institute for Continuing Education, Chicago, June 5, 2015.
EDUCATION
B.S. Bradley University, Peoria, IL
M.A. Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Ph.D. Psychology, University of Kansas
J.D. Valparaiso School of Law, Valparaiso, IN
PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERSHIPS
Peoria Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Psychological Association
Illinois Attorneys for Criminal Justice
American Association for Justice
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association