This program is an excerpt from Car Crash Symposium 2024.

Reflections on jury selection

The voir dire process is vital to securing a fair and impartial jury. As an attorney, it’s your first chance to connect with jurors and get crucial information about them. But jury panels? They’re complicated. Many potential jurors have watched media coverage of trials and have strong political associations that influence their opinions on specific issues. They also have access to more information than ever before—only some of which is truthful and accurate. When it comes to selecting a jury, there’s no substitute for careful planning and a thorough review of the law. 

Prep for the panel

A Road Map to Voir Dire is designed to help you sharpen your jury selection strategy and maximize your chances of selecting an impartial jury. Kevin R. Martin will provide practical techniques for conducting voir dire with confidence, starting with case law and statutory authority governing issues like juror qualifications, peremptory challenges, juror bias, and use of jury questionnaires. 

You’ll also learn:

• What to look for when researching a jury panel and what is prohibited
• Effective ways to connect with, question, and relate to potential jurors
• How to address controversial topics such as tort reform and damages without contaminating the jury pool
• When to challenge a potential juror for cause
• Best practices for peremptory challenges, Batson considerations, and juror dismissals 

Whether you’re new to the trial scene or a seasoned litigator, A Road Map to Voir Dire is the navigation system you need to choose the best jurors for your case.

This program is an excerpt from Car Crash Symposium 2024.

Reflections on jury selection

The voir dire process is vital to securing a fair and impartial jury. As an attorney, it’s your first chance to connect with jurors and get crucial information about them. But jury panels? They’re complicated. Many potential jurors have watched media coverage of trials and have strong political associations that influence their opinions on specific issues. They also have access to more information than ever before—only some of which is truthful and accurate. When it comes to selecting a jury, there’s no substitute for careful planning and a thorough review of the law. 

Prep for the panel

A Road Map to Voir Dire is designed to help you sharpen your jury selection strategy and maximize your chances of selecting an impartial jury. Kevin R. Martin will provide practical techniques for conducting voir dire with confidence, starting with case law and statutory authority governing issues like juror qualifications, peremptory challenges, juror bias, and use of jury questionnaires.