IMS Insights Podcast

Expert witness selection is among the most consequential decisions in complex litigation. While attorneys may assume the process is about finding the most credentialed professional in a given field, the reality is far more strategic.  In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Vice President of Client Experience Marie-Petra Adams welcomes Senior Director of Expert Services Erica Evans to examine the st...

Modern juries expect high-quality courtroom visuals. While trial demonstratives are essential for conveying arguments and maintaining juror attention, evolving evidentiary standards are reshaping how these visuals are developed and used.  In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Director of Jury Consulting Chris Dominic welcomes Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper to examine Federal Rule of Evide...

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg welcomes Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter to explore his “Theory of Core Values,” a framework developed over decades to explain what motivates jurors and how they reach decisions in the courtroom.  Their conversation examines how jurors rely on deeply held beliefs, such as fairness, persona...

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Strategy & Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with veteran trial lawyer Keely Duke of Duke Evett PLLC to explore the critical role of credibility in high-stakes litigation.  Their conversation dives into how trial teams can prepare executives and witnesses to testify authentically, balance tenacity with restraint, and maintain trust wit...

When your client is perceived as the “Goliath” in a commercial dispute, how do you earn juror trust? In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast , IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with experienced trial lawyer William Toles of Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC, to share effective strategies for defending corporations in today’s anti-corporate climate. From preparing witnes...

What happens when jurors’ gut instincts clash with your expert’s data? In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic teams up with Affiliate Advisor Steve Pomerantz, PhD, and Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, JD, to tackle one of the courtroom’s trickiest challenges: making statistical significance make sense to the jury.   From framing fairness and randomness in everyday langu...

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter—author of Creating Winning Trial Strategies —to explore the art and science of Mental Mining®. Their conversation dives into how this methodology helps trial teams uncover the subconscious ways jurors process information and how to use that in...

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter—author of Creating Winning Trial Strategies —about the power of visuals in the courtroom. Their conversation explores how the creative process behind trial graphics can sharpen case narratives, clarify complex information, and engage jurors on mul...

As generative AI becomes a defining issue in litigation, trial teams must be ready to explain the “black box” of large language models (LLMs) for juries shaping landmark cases across the US.  In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast , Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Jury Consultant Liz Babbitt and LLM Training Expert Devon Madon, PhD, about how to make complex AI concept...

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast , Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Dominic to break down key takeaways from the BTI Litigation Outlook Index and discuss what these trends mean for today’s corporate counsel and their outside legal partners.  Listen in as Adam and Chris explore:  Why in-house counsel is callin...

In this IMS Insights Podcast , Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Senior Advisor Chris Ritter about how early case strategy sessions can shape stronger outcomes in complex disputes. Their conversation highlights practical tools trial teams can use to build compelling narratives and prepare more effectively for high-stakes proceedings.  Listen now for insights on:  Leveraging e...

In this IMS Insights Podcast , Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Lead Life Care Planning and Vocational Expert Kacy Turner, MS, CRC, CVE, CLCP, to discuss the valuable role vocational experts play in traumatic injury litigation. Kacy explains how vocational assessments, through testing, transferable skills analysis, and rehabilitation planning, help attorneys, juries, and j...

What really influences a jury’s final decision? In this IMS Insights Podcast , Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg chats with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter to break down the psychology and strategy behind how jurors think—and how legal teams can use that knowledge to shape more persuasive case stories.  Tune in as Adam and Chris dive into:  The impact of unani...

 How do elite trial teams transform complex legal disputes into courtroom strategies that resonate with decision-makers? In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jason Barnes, IMS Senior Strategy Advisor (Emeritus), to discuss the tactical frameworks and techniques behind successful litigation strategy.   Drawing from more than three decades of experience, Jas...

With skepticism toward corporations at an all-time high, defense teams face new hurdles in the courtroom. In this IMS Ignite Podcast episode, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jury Consulting Advisor Keith Pounds, PhD , to explore how anti-corporate sentiment is reshaping modern jury trials and what litigators can do about it.  Together, Chris and Keith dive into:  Storytel...

This IMS Insights Podcast episode explores Texas Rule of Evidence 702 and the high-stakes world of expert witness admissibility with veteran trial attorney Larry Cotten of Cotten Schmidt. As the first Texas litigator to successfully challenge an expert under the landmark Daubert/Robinson standard, Larry provides strategic insights on effectively preparing, defending, or challenging expert witnesse...

  Craig A. Thompson is a partner at Venable LLP and a nationally recognized trial attorney known for his commanding courtroom presence and distinguished service across law, politics, and public leadership. In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, he joins IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic for a compelling conversation on strategic advocacy in high-stakes litigation. Craig shares candid...

Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with Senior Strategy Advisor Andrew “Andy” Spingler to discuss how thoughtful trial preparation can transform case outcomes. With decades of experience supporting top trial lawyers across the country, Andy shares his strategic approach that emphasizes collaboration and closing arguments.   Throughout the conversation, Chris and Andy highlight...

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Domini c is joined by Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, Esq. , for a compelling conversation on how trial teams can use storytelling, visual advocacy, and analogies to make complex financial concepts more relatable in the courtroom. Drawing from their real-world litigation expertise, Chris and Michelle explore effective strategies for framing issues like bu...

A comprehensive, personalized life care plan can be a game-changer in the courtroom, whether you are advocating for fair compensation or challenging excessive claims.   Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Certified Life Care Planner and burn injury specialist Jennifer Wall , PA-C, CLCP, to discuss effective strategies for presenting a life care plan or challenging one. They...

Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Chris Dominic, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor at IMS, to discuss insights from Chris’s upcoming CLE presentation, Command the Courtroom: Mastering Speech, Credibility, and Persuasion for the Modern Jury .  This engaging conversation explores how today’s jurors differ from those of the past - and why trial attorneys must evolve their court...

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisors Chris Dominic and Jill Leibold, PhD explore the growing influence of safetyism in litigation—a cultural mindset that significantly shapes how jurors evaluate risk, assign responsibility, and determine damages. Dr. Leibold shares findings from her groundbreaking research , revealing how safetyism contributes to the rise of high-dollar nuclear verdicts. The discus...

Explore how safetyism drives high jury verdicts and how defense teams can effectively navigate this evolving mindset in the courtroom. In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin join Thompson Coe Partner Zandra Foley to share expert strategies for identifying and addressing jurors' hyper-protective attitudes during voir dir...

Discover how advancements in jury research technology are giving trial teams a competitive advantage. This episode features IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic alongside clients Trent Webb and Lauren Douville, both partners at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Trent is also co-chair of the firm's intellectual property practice group. Whether you're navigating IP litigation or other...

In this episode, expert guests Dr. Charles Cowan and Dr. Gabriela Orsak explain how consumer and business surveys can inform legal strategies, specifically in intellectual property, deceptive sales, and class action disputes. They discuss the intricacies of survey design and provide compelling examples that reflect the power of data in the courtroom. Visit our website for more podcasts and article...