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The Litigation Psychology Podcast

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The Litigation Psychology Podcast presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is a podcast for in-house and outside defense counsel and insurance claims personnel about the intersection of science and litigation. We explore topics of interest to the defense bar, with a particular emphasis on subjects that don‘t get enough attention. Our hosts are experts in Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and scientifically-based jury research with a wealth of knowledge about psychology, science, jury research, human behavior, and decision making, which they apply in the context of civil litigation.

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Courtroom Sciences

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

#16 - Nuclear Verdicts part V 01.06.2020

This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), is all about the art and science of jury selection. CSI Jury and Litigation Consulting experts Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discuss how rules for jury selection are drastically different across not just venues but across judges and how these differences need to be managed. They also cover so...

#15 - Benjamin Newman - Mediations 29.05.2020

This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Florida-based mediation services provider Benjamin Newman. Ben discusses how the pandemic has impacted mediations and the do's and dont's of conducting mediations virtually. Ben also talks about the presence of reptile attacks in the mediation process and how healthcare providers, truck drivers...

#14 - Jurors in the Age of Coronavirus 26.05.2020

This Litigation Psychology Podcast episode, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discussing the potentially far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on jurors and jury panels. Dr. Kanasky and Dr. Speckart compare this pandemic to other 'black swan' events from the past, talk about juror attitudes and potential changes in the COVID-19 e...

#13 - Holly Howanitz - Reptile, COVID-19 Juries & Plaintiff Ads 22.05.2020

This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Holly Howanitz, Partner at Wicker Smith, discussing how Reptile is still thriving, what jury panels might look like in the era of Coronavirus, and the challenges of plaintiff advertising. To view the video edition of podcast click here: https://bit.ly/3g7IdDu.

#12 - Steve Fleischman - Reptile and COVID-19 20.05.2020

This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Steve Fleischman, Partner at Horvitz & Levy, discussing the on-going threats of reptile attacks, how companies are creating exposure for themselves with their COVID-19 communications, and the challenges of juries and trials in the era of COVID-19. To watch the video of this podcast, click h...

#11 - The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Civil Jurors' Attitudes and Decision-Making 18.05.2020

In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, CSI Litigation Consultants Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Lorie Sicafuse discuss what the research says about how jurors' attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and decision-making might be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how thought processes and decision-making processes could be influenced by the COVID-19 crisis and what affect juror attitud...

#10 - Philip Willman (President of DRI) 15.05.2020

In this video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, the President of DRI discusses how DRI is handling the pandemic response for their membership, as well as insights on nuclear verdicts, the challenges with battling third-party funding of plaintiff's litigation, the value of preparing witnesses for reptile attacks before depositions and the pros and cons of virtual depositions, plus an up...

#9 - John Nunnally - Trucking 13.05.2020

John Nunnally, Partner at Ragsdale Liggett, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky to discuss litigation in the trucking and transportation industry in the era of COVID-19. Bill and John talk about how recent good PR for the trucking industry might impact juror perceptions, the challenges with preparing truck drivers and safety directors for depositions and what the jury pool might look like in a post-COVID-19 wo...

#8 - Bob Tyson - Nuclear Verdicts 11.05.2020

Defense attorney Bob Tyson joins Dr. Bill Kanasky for the first video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast. Bob and Bill discuss the challenges for the defense bar with millennial attorneys, Bob's new book on Nuclear Verdicts and the impact COVID-19 may have on jury decision making. To view the video version of this podcast, visit:  https://bit.ly/2AhTPDl

#7 - Trucking and Transportation Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 04.05.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents a new episode on litigation in the trucking and transportation industry during the time of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by 30-year veteran litigation attorney Mike Bassett. Mike and Bill discuss how the trucking and transportation industry is being recognized...

#6 - The Myths of Litigation Psychology 27.04.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents Episode 6! Today's episode is all about the myths of litigation psychology and litigation consulting. Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by Dr. Steve Wood and together they discuss and address a number of commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about the practice of litigation consulting and what litigation psychology...

#5 - COVID-19 Crisis Communications 15.04.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents a special episode dedicated to crisis communications. In this episode we highlight the mistakes and missteps that businesses are making when communicating with customers, employees, and their communities about COVID-19. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by Sean Murphy, head of the CSI Crisi...

#4 - Nuclear Verdicts part IV 13.04.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 4! In this episode, which continues our series on nuclear verdicts, Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by defense attorney and author Robert R. Tyson, Jr. Mr. Tyson discusses his new book titled "Nuclear Verdicts - Defending Justice For All", which is the first book ever w...

#3 - Nuclear Verdicts part III 30.03.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 3! This episode continues our series of podcasts on nuclear verdicts. This week Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant is joined again by special guest Dr. George Speckart, a 35 year veteran of the litigation consulting industry, to discuss the impact of witness testimony on jury decisio...

#2 - Nuclear Verdicts part II 16.03.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 2! This episode continues the series of podcasts on the hot topic of nuclear verdicts. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, welcomes special guest Dr. George Speckart, a 35 year veteran of the litigation consulting industry, and a renowned expert in research methodologies, scientific...

#1 - Nuclear Verdicts part I 28.02.2020

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 1! This episode is the first in a series of podcasts on the hot topic of nuclear verdicts. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, shares his insights on what nuclear verdicts are, why they are occurring and what the defense bar can do about them. 

What is The Litigation Psychology Podcast all about? 28.02.2020

This episode provides an introduction to The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc.

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