Jurors: Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make, They’ll Be Watching You.
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Litigators are used to being in front of a jury. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in that jury? What are jurors watching? What do they notice? Guest Chauntis Jenkins-Floyd – an experienced litigator – recently served on a jury. And what she learned, as a juror, is eye opening. Jenkins-Floyd describes her experiences in the selection process, intake, and ultimately deliberation. Like most of us, Jenkins-Floyd has been called to serve and been dismissed each time. This time was different. As a litigator, Jenkins-Floyd took it all in. She learned about the job and childcare pressures jurors have. She saw what goes on in the jury room. “All of my senses were tingling. As a trial lawyer, I never get to see this part,” she explains. What she learned may change how you present your next case. Hear how important your moves are to a jury, starting the moment you enter the courtroom. Eye contact, body language, and even where people sit matters. How prepared and confident do you look? How friendly and comfortable are you with your client? Jenkins-Floyd explains what jurors were watching. How you ask questions, starting with voir dire, sets up jurors and helps them subconsciously put themselves in your client’s place, even without saying it. Jurors watch and see everything you do. Get an inside peek. Resources: American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section
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