The Litigation Psychology Podcast

#303 - Straight Talk About the Insurance Industry

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chantal Roberts, Principal & CEO of CMR Consulting, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk all about insurance. Bill and Chantal discuss the all-o...

#302 - The Likeable Plaintiff

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The likeability of witnesses is a huge factor in juror evaluation and decision-making. Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the necessity of testing p...

#301 - Finding the Hidden Vulnerabilities in Your Case with Early Jury Research

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CSI Litigation Consultant Linda Khzam joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about early jury research. Linda describes the format of the virtual focu...

#300 - The Evolution of Litigation Defense

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bassett, Trial Lawyer and Managing Partner at The Bassett Firm, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to commemorate the 300th epi...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 299 - Talking About Tension Between Clients and Attorneys

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares recent feedback he has received from corporate and insurance clients with regards to a reluctance by some of their def...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 298 - State of the Union in Trucking Litigation

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Marcello, Shareholder with Saxton & Stump and an expert in trucking litigation, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to give a state of the union o...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 297 - The Connection Between Reptile Theory and Meat Loaf

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. describes the surprising connection between Meat Loaf's 1993 hit song I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) and ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 296 - An Update on the Impacts of Tort Reform in Florida

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Howanitz, Managing Partner with Tyson & Mendes, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss the current state of litigation in Florida after t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 295 - Defining and Managing the Dead Zone in Opening Statements

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. describes what he calls the dead zone in opening statements. The dead zone is the middle part of the opening where juror atte...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 294 - Managing the Modern Day Firm

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Pattillo & Todd Weston, Partners with Christian & Small, join Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about a range of topics on managing a law f...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 293 - The Year in Review 2025

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. take a look back at some cases the CSI team worked on during 2025 and share stories, takeaways, and ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 292 - Episode #292 - Building Witness Trust By Showing You Care

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. speaks about how important it is to establish trust with witnesses prior to starting any prep. Attorneys need to ask witnesse...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 291 - Listener Mail

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. answer another batch of podcast viewer and listener questions: • When is the right time to conduct a ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 290 - The Power of “No”: Achieving Strong Witness Testimony

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. breaks down why the single most powerful testimony tool in depositions and trial is the disciplined use of “No” or “I d...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 289 - Rewiring Juror Thinking with Disruptive Voir Dire

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. expands on the “disruptive voir dire” approach, focusing on how to neutralize juror confirmation bias, which is one of th...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 288 - The Science of Jury Research: Why Mock Trials Aren’t Enough

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. explains why most defense teams misuse jury research by relying solely on a single mock trial and skipping t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 287 - Countering Juror Hindsight Bias: What the Defense Can Do

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Linda Khzam, M.A. break down the topic of hindsight bias and its impact on juror decision-making. They explain how learning an o...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 286 – The Myth of Valuing a Life: Reframing Juror Thinking

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discusses a recurring problem in wrongful death cases: jurors’ tendency to mistakenly believe their job is to assign a mone...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 285 - Fixing Common, Yet Deadly, Opening Statement Mistakes

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about several issues he sees with opening statements. Bill highlights the biggest issue the CSI team comes across in op...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 284 - Why Jurors Don't Like Witnesses Who Pivot

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr. Ph.D. shares a comparison between two different performances by witnesses at a recent mock trial and how their deposition performanc...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 283 - Comparing the Outdated Food Pyramid to Jury Research

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about what attorneys and defendants get wrong about jury research. Defense teams that follow the traditional jury resea...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 282 - Win More by Using All the Pieces of the Litigation Puzzle

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discusses setting proper expectations when it comes to managing litigation and the relationship between each element in litig...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 281 - Confirmation Bias: The Most Dangerous Cognitive Trap

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discusses confirmation bias and its destructive impact on litigation de...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 280 - Frequency and Dilution Errors in Opening Statements

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. breaks down two critical mistakes attorneys make in opening statements: dilution of their message and their communication fre...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 279 - Stop Losing to Start Winning

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Litigation Psychology Podcast, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about common missteps in litigation and explains why defense team...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 278 - Trucking and Transportation Litigation Defense Roundtable

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trucking defense attorneys Shane O'Dell and Larry Hall join hosts Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. to talk through several topics in tru...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 277 - Avoiding Common Litigation Mistakes

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. discuss the most common mistakes attorneys make during litigation touching on jury research, voir dire,...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 276 - Securing a Defense Verdict Using Disruptive Voir Dire

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. is joined by attorneys Johan Flynn and Kevin Greene to discuss their recent nine-week asbestos trial in Cali...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 275 - Challenges and Opportunities in Trucking Litigation Today

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trucking defense attorney Doug Marcello joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss the latest in trucking litigation. Doug provides a “state of the u...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 274 - Strategies to Identify Beliefs and Attitudes in Voir Dire

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the role of juror beliefs and attitudes in voir dire and why they must be treated as distinct concepts. Beliefs a...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 273 - Breaking Down the Steps to Another Defense Verdict

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. is joined by trial attorney Jeremiah Byrne of Frost Brown Todd LLC to break down a recent case that resulted in a defense verdict. J...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 272 - Listener Mail

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to answer recent podcast viewer and listener mail. • In voir dire, should defense counsel ask juror...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 271 - Facial Expressions & Body Language During Video Depositions

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. dives into an often overlooked but critical aspect of witness testimony: behavior. He explains that body language and facial ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 270 - Plaintiff Attorney Social Media Promotion

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. dives into the rapidly evolving world of plaintiff attorney advertising...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 269 - Analyzing the Path to a Recent Defense Verdict

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trial attorney Shane O’Dell from Naman Howell joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to break down a recent case that resulted in a complete defense verdict...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 268 - Managing Cortisol, the Stress Hormone, During Deposition

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. explains how cortisol, the brain’s primary stress hormone, can significantly impair witness performance during testimony. H...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 267 - Managing Witness Anxiety in Deposition Prep

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CSI Litigation Consultant Linda Khzam joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to discuss managing emotional and anxious witnesses during deposition prep. Drawing on h...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 266 - Why Witness Brains Require Neurocognitive Remapping

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. delivers a detailed lecture on the concept of neurocognitive remapping and why the human brain is not neurologically equipped...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 265 - Recent Trends in Civil Litigation

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Georgianne Walker, Trial Attorney & Partner at May Oberfell Lorber, LLP, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss changes she has seen in litigat...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 264 - Listener Mail

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to answer some recent podcast viewer/listener mail: - How can my client get their side of their story...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 263 - Helping Witnesses When Opposing Counsel Asks Bad Questions

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. joins host Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about how to help witnesses navigate deposition situations where they may be thrown off ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 262 - Taking a Deep Dive into a Recent Defense Victory

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Hall, Partner at Chartwell Law, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. to break down the process and positive outcome of a recent ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 261 - Voir Dire Rewired: A Neurocognitive Approach - Part 4

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. concludes our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill discusses juror sympathy and commitment to followi...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 260 - Voir Dire Rewired: A Neurocognitive Approach - Part 3

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. continues with part 3 of our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. In this part, Bill talks about cognitive...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 259 - Voir Dire Rewired: A Neurocognitive Approach - Part 2

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D.'s second part of our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill talks about emotional persuasion resistance...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 258 - Voir Dire Rewired: A Neurocognitive Approach - Part 1

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. kicks off the first of a 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill lays out a highly advanced voir dire mo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 257 – Why Jury Research Needs Validity and Reliability - Part 2

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. continues discussing the importance of validity and reliability in jury research and specifically talks about the use of the ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 256 - Why Jury Research Needs Validity and Reliability - Part 1

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. describes the scientific concepts of validity and reliability in research and why they are individually and collectively so i...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 255 - Different Types of Plaintiff Attorneys

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Pattillo, Partner, Christian & Small joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about different types of plaintiff attorneys. Jim and Bill discuss...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 254 - The Current & Future State of Insurance & Insurance Defense

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Falchuk, President & CEO of Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss several topics relate...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 253 - Ethics Lessons from Suits

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Turman, Partner and Trial Attorney with Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP in Dallas, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. on the podcast to talk about the hit s...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 252 - JFK Assassination Files Update - Q1 2025

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JFK assassination expert Jefferson Morley joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss the latest updates on the JFK assassination including the recent e...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 251 - How to Become a Disruptive Lawyer

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Mitchell, Founding Partner of Cruser & Mitchell, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss deal-making and negotiation in litigation and how ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 250 - Your Witness Needs to Fail

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares insights with attorneys for witness prep prior to their witness's deposition testimony. Bill emphasizes that the most ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 249 - Triggering Fight or Flight in the Plaintiff

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talks about the psychological concept of amygdala hijack, which is the fight or flight reaction, and whether to induce amygdala ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 248 - Latest Insights on Managing Medical Malpractice Litigation

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medical malpractice trial attorney Tad Eckenrode joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the latest issues they are seeing in med mal cases. Tad ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 247 - Identifying and Managing 5 Difficult Types of Witnesses

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. joins host Steve Wood, Ph.D. to discuss five (5) problematic witness types. Steve and Bill talk about who these witnesses are...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 246 - More Art and Science of Voir Dire with Measurement

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares ideas on how to upgrade your voir dire by applying measurement. One of the primary purposes of voir dire is to elicit ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 245 - Listener Mail

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answer the latest podcast listener mail:  - When doing jury research and there is a confidentiality is...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 244 - Using an Alternate Questioner for Witness Preparation

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about witness preparation and the benefits of using an alternate questioner during mock questioning. Bill shares detail...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 243 - Constructing the Plan for a High Profile Trial - Part 2

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. are joined by NYC trial attorney Tony Battista of Condon & Forsyth LLP in the second part of their ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 242 - Constructing the Plan for a High Profile Trial - Part 1

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. are joined by NYC trial attorney Tony Battista of Condon & Forsyth LLP in the first of a two-part d...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 241 - Dirty Little Tricks at Deposition

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares a list of dirty little tricks used by opposing counsel at deposition that can cause issues for witnesses who have not ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 240 - JFK Assassination Updates

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. is joined by JFK assassination expert, journalist, and author Jefferson Morley to discuss the latest updates on the still unr...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 239 - Career Insights from a Panel of Defense Attorneys

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. is joined by Associate Attorney Jeffrey Oates, Attorney Kristin Petty, and Attorney Jason Preciphs from the law firm of Rober...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 238 - The Art and Science of Voir Dire with Unique Questions

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about unique voir dire questions, particularly around damages, to help attorneys improve their jury selection process a...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 237 - No Trust, No Nothing - The First Meeting with a Witness

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about something all attorneys, but particularly early career attorneys, need to keep in mind when preparing witnesses f...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 236 - Preparing for the Storm (i.e., Pre-Litigation Management)

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the critical importance of preparation for litigation, and particularly early preparation. Bill discusses the ris...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 235 - Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and Litigation

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Wohlwend, Associate Attorney at Bradley, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to talk about Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and the legal implications around ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 234 - The Danger With Witnesses Who Guess

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the biggest mistake witnesses make during testimony: guessing. Bill describes why this happens, even in light of ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 233 - Don't Let Your Witnesses Fight with a Professional Fighter

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. talks about seeing more and more examples of witnesses who are fighting with opposing counsel in their deposition or at trial, motiv...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 232 - Considerations for Selecting an Expert Witness

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about how to select experts for trial testimony. One option is to pick national experts and another approach is to choo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 231 - From the Trenches - Q3 2024

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Ava Hernandez join host Steve Wood, Ph.D. for another edition of From the Trenches where they discuss recent observations...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 230 - Fact or Fiction?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Motz, Shareholder and Trial Attorney, at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to dispel several myths around lit...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 229 - Getting to Know Steve Wood, Ph.D.

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. joins host Ava Hernandez to discuss his background and how he got into the litigation consulting business. Steve shares details on h...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 228 - Managing Trial Stress

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about how to manage stress during trial. Bill shares the three areas to focus on: physical health, emotional health, an...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 227 - Talking About Memory with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus - Part 2

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nationally recognized and renowned memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. for the second part of their discussion about memory, wh...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 226 - Listener Mail

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answers another round of podcast listener mail: - What is the best timing for witness training? - What is the best routine fo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 225 - Talking About Memory with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus - Part 1

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nationally recognized and renowned memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. for the first part of a two-part episode about memory. D...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 224 - Managing the Trial Process

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John E. Hall, Jr., Partner with Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C. joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the trial process. Bill and John discuss prepara...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 223 - The Future of Legal with Jordan Furlong

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Legal Sector Analyst and Forecaster Jordan Furlong joins host Ava Hernandez to discuss a range of topics around the future of legal including shifts i...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 222 - Opening Statements Part 2 - What To Do

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a follow-up to Part 1 (Episode #220) of what not to do in opening statements, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about what to do in your opening state...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 221 - Terror Management Theory & Civil Litigation

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael “Mick” Williams, Ph.D., Founding Member of The Science of P/CVE & Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D., Director of Judicial Studies and Associate Pr...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 220 - Opening Statements Part 1 - What Not To Do

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a two-part episode, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about opening statements and what not to do in your opening statement. First, Bill ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 219 - Analyzing Contributors to Inflated Settlements & Verdicts

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Chris Turney of Turney LG joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss inflated settlements and verdicts. Chris describes what he believes are t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 217 - Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Howanitz, Managing Partner, Tyson & Mendes joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about cross-examination of expert witnesses. Holly highlig...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 216 - Insights from a Trial Attorney on Managing Litigation

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Doll, Trial Attorney & Owner, KND Law joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to share his litigation philosophy, Bill and Kent discuss the difference...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 215 - Med Mal Litigation Part 9 - Medical Malpractice Trial Prep

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. conclude our med mal litigation series by talking about trial preparation for medical malpractice cases...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 214 - Preparing Witnesses for Testimony at Trial

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. talks about preparing witnesses for trial testimony. Steve mentions several key tips including teaching witnesses to take their time...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 213 - Med Mal Litigation Part 8 - Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jordan Romano joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss expert witness testimony in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Romano has served as an expert ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 212 - Report from the Trenches - Q1 2024

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. join host Ava Hernandez to talk about what they have been seeing in the cases they have been working ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 211 - Med Mal Litigation Part 7 - Litigation Timeline

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Medical malpractice defense attorney Michael Denning of Heyl Royster joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the timeline of litigation in medica...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 210 - Getting to Know Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D.

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. joins host Ava Hernandez to discuss his background and how he got into the litigation consulting industry. Ava and Bill talk ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 209 - Med Mal Litigation Part 6 - Discovery Phase of Medical Malpractice Cases

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Ingram, Partner with Estes, Ingram, Foels & Gibbs, P.A., joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the discovery stage of medical malprac...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 208 - Misperceptions and Best Practices for the Defense

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shane O'Dell, Member, Naman, Howell, Smith, and Lee & Mike Bassett, Trial Attorney, The Bassett Firm, join Steve Wood, Ph.D. to talk about some of...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 207 - Med Mal Litigation Part 5 - Mediation in Medical Malpractice

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristi Harrington, Certified Mediator and Arbitrator with Kristi Harrington Dispute Resolution, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss mediation an...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 206 - Managing Finances in a Law Firm

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Miller, Fractional CFO, LNM Financial Services LLC joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about law firm finances. Leah and Bill define key finan...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 205 - Med Mal Litigation Part 4 - Preparing Higher Level Nurses

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In part 4 of our medical malpractice litigation series, Ava Hernandez joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss preparing mid to higher-trained nurses...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 204 - The Anatomy of a Defense Verdict in a High Profile Case

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Stute, Partner at Orrick, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to discuss the work he did on Gee v NCAA in which he won a defense verdict. Will provides some ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 203 - Med Mal Litigation Part 3 - Medical Malpractice Litigation Consulting

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Willis, MD, Owner/Physician Consultant of On-Call MedLegal Consulting joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about consulting for medical malprac...