Jury selection has always been a nuanced and complex process, but in the post-pandemic world, traditional predictors of juror behavior are shifting. Attorneys must now consider two emerging juror profiles—conspiracists and safetyists—who can have a significant impact on trial outcomes.

In this insightful piece, Derek Foran and Geoffrey Warner of Steptoe, alongside IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Laura Dominic, explore how jurors’ skepticism toward institutions, media, and corporate defendants has evolved. They delve into the factors driving conspiracism and safetyism, provide research-backed insights from IMS experts, and offer practical strategies for identifying and addressing these biases during jury selection and trial.

Discover actionable techniques to refine voir dire questioning, strengthen trial themes, and ensure evidence is effectively tied to jury instructions. With expert analysis and real-world case insights, this article equips trial lawyers with the tools to navigate today’s rapidly changing jury landscape.

Read more: https://imslegal.com/articles/trial-tips-post-pandemic