Jury Selection: Winning Before Opening Statements
Today's Venire; Voir Dire; Attitudes and Biases; Juror Questionnaires; Social Media
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide trial attorneys with a unique perspective on using the jury strike process to not only ensure the best possible jury but to form relationships with jurors and establish themes for trial. The panel will educate counsel on resources and tools which can be used to build the right environment for victory.
Outline
- Early-case jury selection issues
- General information about the venire
- Early theme considerations
- Attitudes and biases
- Preparation for voir dire
- Jury questionnaires
- Social media and other research
- Execution of voir dire
- Judge's questions
- Counsel's questions
- How to act
- Strike strategies
Benefits
The panel will review these and other essential matters:
- What to expect in a current venire panel
- Planning for voir dire
- Ascertaining juror attitudes and biases
- Developing juror questionnaires
- Using social media in jury selection
Faculty

Murray W. Camp
Shareholder
Caldwell Bennett Thomas Toraason and Camp
Mr. Camp understands and appreciates the immense responsibility that comes with representing clients in estate, trust,... | Read More
Mr. Camp understands and appreciates the immense responsibility that comes with representing clients in estate, trust, and guardianship proceedings. Known for his aggressive approach, he knows the best way to ensure successful decisions for his clients is to clearly communicate to the opposing party that he welcomes going to trial. With a wealth of trial experience, Mr. Camp has achieved much success in multimillion-dollar disputes, jury trials, hearings, and arbitrations.
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Emily McDonald, Ph.D.
Litigation Consultant
Bloom Strategic Consulting
Dr. McDonald uses social science to identify the factors that effect and influence juror decision-making in the... | Read More
Dr. McDonald uses social science to identify the factors that effect and influence juror decision-making in the courtroom. She has critically analyzed data produced in over 100 mock jury studies conducted nationwide and translates the findings revealed in each jury study to offer insight and understanding to counsel about the way trial jurors will likely view the case. Dr. McDonald provides strategic implications and recommendations to refine and effectively communicate case strategy and key case concepts.
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Sarah V. Toraason
Shareholder and Chief Executive Officer
Caldwell Bennett Thomas Toraason and Camp
Ms. Toraason has ten years’ experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes involving securities,... | Read More
Ms. Toraason has ten years’ experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes involving securities, contract, business tort, insurance coverage, ERISA, and intellectual property claims in state and federal courts as well as arbitration. She now applies her extensive business litigation background to representing clients in estate, trust, and guardianship disputes. Ms. Toraason strives to be a strong advocate for her clients and approaches every matter with the goal of producing a successful and efficient resolution of their case.
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