The Litigation Psychology Podcast

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 202 - Tips on Navigating Your Career as a Young Attorney

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trial Attorney Cody Gomora from The Wolf Law Firm, P.C. joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss how younger attorneys can navigate their role as civ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 201 - Med Mal Litigation Part 2 - Expert Witness Testimony

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the role and impact of expert witnesses in medical malpractice litigation. Bill shares that typically expert witn...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 200 - Misperceptions About Juror Anger and Nuclear Verdicts

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. commemorate the 200th episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast and discuss the misunderstanding m...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 199 - Med Mal Litigation Part 1 - Nurse Depositions (LPNs)

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of a series of episodes about medical malpractice litigation, Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about nurses sitting for deposition, in...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 198 - Social Media and the Courtroom

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. is joined by Sean Murphy, Practice Leader of CSI Critical Communications & Brent Turman, Partner with Bell Nunnally to talk abou...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 197 - Making an Accident Plan

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. is joined by Brendan Dawson, Founder of Accident Plan, to talk about how the Accident Plan software helps guide truck drivers...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 196 - Listener Mail

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. kick off 2024 with another episode answering podcast listener mail. Questions addressed: -  How can ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 195 - Working with Witnesses Suffering from PTSD

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talk about the impacts of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) on witnesses in litigation. PTSD can ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 194 - Managing the Teaching Moment During Trial Testimony

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about how to manage the teaching moment during trial testimony. When your expert witness or defendant is put on the sta...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 193 - Defense Attorney Strategies for Deposition

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Aghakhani, Partner, Bordin Semmer joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the attorney perspective on the deposition. Bryan states that cas...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 192 - The Fallacy Behind Humanizing the Corporation for Jurors

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talk about the misperception that humanizing the corporation is valuable and relevant to jurors. Ofte...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 191 - The Science Behind How Depositions Start

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the science behind how depositions begin. Most opposing counsel start off being friendly and nice and asking ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 190 - Health & Fitness in the Trucking & Transportation Industry

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mark Manera, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about fitness in trucking and transportation. Mark is...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 189 - Competing Priorities at Deposition Prep

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ava Hernandez joins Steve Wood, Ph.D & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss competing priorities at deposition prep. The client, attorney, and witn...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 188 - Effective Listening Skills for Witnesses During Testimony

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the importance of effective listening skills by the witness during testimony. Listening is a skill that must be t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 187 - Operant Conditioning & Witnesses - Part 2

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discuss part 2 of the operant conditioning topic and how opposing counsel uses operant conditioning t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 186 - Building Rapport Early With Your Witnesses

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Smith, Attorney with Dvorak Law Group, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr. Ph.D. to discuss the importance of conducting an early, thorough assessment of w...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 185 - Biggest Mistake by Defense Attorneys in Depositions

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the biggest mistake defense attorneys are making at deposition, which is the erroneous assumption that the beginn...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 184 - The Power of Mentorship

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jonathan Glenn, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Alma College, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to discuss mentorship. Jonathan talks about the power...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 183 - The Problem with Witnesses Who Pivot

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares the issues with a witness he is training for trial testimony and the witness's problem with pivoting, which he did ext...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 182 - Deepfakes in Litigation

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fred I. Lederer, Director of the Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) and Daniel Shin, Cybersecurity Researcher for CLCT join Steve Wood, Ph...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 181 - Listener Mail

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answers podcast listener mail: - How can my client be better prepared for litigation before the court case is even filed? - D...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 180 - Assessing & Managing Witness Mental Health Issues

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CSI Litigation Consultant Ava Hernandez, M.A. joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss witness mental health. Often, fact witnesses that are preparin...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 179 - Operant Conditioning & Witnesses - Part 1

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discuss the concept of operant conditioning and how it can be used with witnesses, particularly durin...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 178 - Expert Advice on Negotiation in Litigation

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Mitchell, Founding Partner, Cruser & Mitchell joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss negotiation in litigation. Bill Mitchell shares his p...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 177 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Litigation

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Kissane, Partner at Cole Scott & Kissane, John Nunnally, Attorney at Ragsdale Liggett, and Billy Davis, Partner at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & M...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 176 - Dogmatism and the Dogmatic Juror

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CSI Litigation Consultant Ava Hernandez, M.A. joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to discuss the concept of dogmatism in jurors. Ava defines what dogmatism is and...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 175 - Plaintiff Trucking Attorney Joe Fried - Part 2

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. continues his conversation on trucking litigation with plaintiff trucking attorney Joe Fried, Founding Partner of Fried Goldb...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 174 - Plaintiff Trucking Attorney Joe Fried - Part 1

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plaintiff trucking attorney Joe Fried, Founding Partner of Fried Goldberg LLC, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about a wide range of topics in ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 173 - The Gig Economy

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqueline Altman, Partner at Naman Howell & Jason Goodnight, Partner at Fraden, Farris, Quillin, Goodnight, Roberts + Ward join Steve Wood, Ph.D. to ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 172 - Podcast Listener Mail

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answer podcast listener questions:  - How will AI change the legal industry and who will benefit the m...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 171 - Parachuting Attorneys

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about attorneys who "parachute" into a case late. These parachuting situations are happening more often, especially whe...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 170 - Working with Non-Native English Speaking Witnesses

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar Lara, Shareholder at Rincon Law Group, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about translators for non-native English spe...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 169 - Preventing Nuclear Settlements at Deposition

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talk about their latest paper published in CLM Magazine on Preventing Nuclear Settlements at Deposition a...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 168 - Partnering with a Witness Training Expert

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the difference between witness prep and witness training and how the combination of the defense attorney with a w...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 167 - 5 Essential Elements of an Effective Corporate Rep

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood shares what to look for in a corporate representative and a list of five (5) essential elements for someone to serve as an effective 30...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 166 - Bad Words and Good Words in Testimony

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talks about a list of words that the brain normally doesn't think of as bad words but which can be really bad words if a witness...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 165 - Myths and Truths about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kyle Boone, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Professor at UCLA, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 164 - Egregious Conduct in Trucking and Transportation Cases

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about egregious conduct in the trucking and transportation industry. Bill describes the importance of accurately assess...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 163 - Blame and Finger Pointing for Bad Litigation Outcomes

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. discuss who's to blame when things go poorly with a case. Bill and Steve share stories of when and how ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 162 - Develop & Deliver Opening Statements to Captivate Jurors

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Howanitz, Partner, Wicker Smith joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about ways to prepare opening statements that attract and hold juror attenti...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 161 - Humanizing the Corporate Defendant

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood discusses the topic of humanizing the corporate defendant. The data doesn’t support that making the argument to jurors that the corpo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 160 - All About Florida HB 837 Civil Remedies - Florida Tort Reform

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorena Fallin, Partner & Matt Cassman, Associate Attorney from Ragsdale Liggett join Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss the recently signed tort refo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 159 - Missing the Boat in Jury Selection

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talks about jury selection and why demographics and intelligence are not predictive of pro-defense jurors. A mistake defense cou...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 158 - Managing Your Career as a Young Attorney

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rolen, Senior Counsel with The Bassett Firm, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about managing your career as a younger attorney. Aaron shares ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 157 - The Latest Report on Judicial Hellholes

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Marcello, Chief Legal Officer with Bluewire, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about the latest report from the American Tort Reform Foundation...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 156 - Handling the Crisis Response to a Cybersecurity Breach

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Murphy, Practice Leader for CSI's Crisis Communications Practice,  talks with Dr. Steve Wood about handling the crisis response to cybersecurity...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 155 - JFK Assassination Revisited, Part 2 of 2

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Larry Schnapf and author and JFK assassination expert Jefferson Morley join Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to continue the discussion about the legal ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 154 - JFK Assassination Revisited, Part 1 of 2

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Larry Schnapf and author and JFK assassination expert Jefferson Morley join Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to discuss the lawsuit they have filed to o...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 153 - Assessing Jurors More Accurately in Voir Dire

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. describes how to assess jurors more accurately during the jury selection process by implementing specific measures. There are...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 152 - Anatomy of a Defense Verdict Against a Pro Se Litigant

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zack Fletcher, Senior Associate with Wood, Smith, Henning, & Berman in Chicago joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about a recent unique jury trial in...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 151 - Medical Malpractice Cases

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attorneys Jason Hendren & Jackie Clark, both Partners with Hall Booth Smith, join Dr. Steve Wood to talk about medical malpractice cases. The group di...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 150 - Cognitive Momentum (aka The ”Yes” Train)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talk about witness testimony and a concept in psychology called 'cognitive momentum' (the "Yes" train). Oppos...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 149 - The Problem with Pivoting During Deposition Testimony

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talk about witness testimony and the problems and dangers of pivoting during deposition questioning. They dis...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 148 - New Year’s Resolutions for Managing Litigation

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. is joined by trial attorneys Shane O'Dell of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee and John Nunnally of Ragsdale Liggett to talk about new ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 147 - Podcast Year in Review

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. close out 2022 with a podcast Year in Review. They talk about what they've learned this year including starti...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 146 - Safety Language in Corporate Policies and on Websites

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talks about the risky language in company policies and procedures and the language and information on company websites. Many com...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 145 - Wellness and Managing Stress - Part 2

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Specialist Jen Donovan joins Dr. Steve Wood for the second part of this episode focused on wellness and managing stress. In this episode, Jen...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 144 - Wellness and Managing Stress - Part 1

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Specialist Jen Donovan joins Dr. Steve Wood for a two-part episode about wellness topics, including the benefits of Rawfood Nutrition, and de...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 143 - Thanksgiving

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares what and whom he is grateful and thankful for. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/oAJ

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 142 - Frequently Asked Questions - Part 5

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. continue answering podcast listener and viewer questions: - How do you advise handling voir dire in federal c...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 141 - Frequently Asked Questions - Part 4

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. continue their series of answering podcast listener and viewer questions: - How is the movement of people fro...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 140 - Developing and Retaining Young Associates

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shane O'Dell, Member at Naman, Howell, Smith, and Lee PLLC, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about helping younger associates grow through mentorin...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 139 - Frequently Asked Questions, Part 3

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. answer frequently asked questions from podcast listeners and viewers. Some of the specific questions asked an...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 138 - Business Development for Young Attorneys

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares tips and ideas for young attorneys to build a book of business. Doing business development is not easy, but taking the ti...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 137 - Four Psychological Concepts Behind Witness Testimony Errors

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood describes four psychological concepts that help to explain why some witnesses make mistakes in their testimony performance:  1) Yerkes...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 136 - Rebecca Brewster of ATRI on Trucking and Transportation Industry Research

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Institute (ATRI), joins the podcast to talk with Dr. BIll Kanasky, Jr. about ATRI, ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 135 - Witness Guessing and Witness Freezing

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. covers two witness deposition testimony topics: witnesses who guess and witnesses who freeze.  1) You have to identify when a w...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 134 - Insights for Effective Jury Selection

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood shares his observations, insights, and experience with jury selection and what works and doesn't work when picking a jury. Steve talks ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 133 - 13 Cognitive Distortions Crippling Your Witness - Part 3

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final part of this three-part topic, Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. and Dr. Steve Wood discuss the last of the 13 cognitive distortions that cripple wit...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 132 - Lessons Learned from Successful Plaintiff Attorneys

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares his experience working with plaintiff attorneys on cases. Bill works on the plaintiff's side when a corporation, which is...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 131 - Advantages and Importance of Early Case Management

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bassett, Senior Partner, The Bassett Law Firm joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. and Dr. Steve Wood to talk about early case management, the timing of w...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 130 - Tips for Success for Trial Attorneys & Aspiring Associates

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Motz, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, joins the podcast to talk about what it takes to become a successful trial attorney. Findi...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 129 - 13 Cognitive Distortions Crippling Your Witness - Part 2

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of a multi-part topic, Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. discuss irrational thinking patterns. Steve and Bill describe how the br...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 128 - Expert Insights from a Seasoned Expert Witness

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Quinley, President of Quinley Risk Associates, talks about his extensive experience in the insurance industry and particularly as an expert witn...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 127 - Law Enforcement and Healthcare Witness Preparation

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Longfellow, Partner & Trial Attorney with Andrew, Crabtree, Knox & Longfellow, joins the podcast to talk about his work on civil rights defense ca...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 126 - Answering with ”It depends” During Testimony

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baxter Drennon, Partner with Hall Booth Smith, joins the podcast to talk about responses to Reptile Theory questions, in particular the answer of "It ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 125 - 13 Cognitive Distortions Crippling Your Witness - Part 1

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a multi-part topic, Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. discuss irrational thinking patterns. Steve and Bill describe how the bra...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 124 - Reptile, Witnesses and Anchoring

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Rauch, Attorney with Larson King in Minnesota, joins the podcast to talk about defending against the plaintiff Reptile Theory, particularly by st...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 123 - Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Trial

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood is joined by CSI Crisis Communications Practice Leader Sean Murphy to discuss the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial. Sean describes how ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 122 - Summer Break and A Look Ahead

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood gives an update on The Litigation Psychology Podcast schedule for the summer and a preview of some of the topics that will be featured ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 121 - The White Hat Movement for the Trucking Industry

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Marcello, Chief Legal Officer with Bluewire, joins the podcast to talk about the genesis of Bluewire and the benefits for trucking and transporta...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 120 - Four Lethal but Preventable Mistakes in Civil Litigation

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. revisits the very first paper he wrote titled: "Four Lethal but Preventable Mistakes in Civil Litigation". Bill discusses these ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 119 - Defining a Defense Win

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baxter Drennon, Partner with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas, joins the podcast to talk about the different ways the defense can define a wi...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast- Episode 118 - Evaluating Corporate Representative Candidates

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Defense attorney Billy Davis, Partner with Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin in Atlanta, joins the podcast to talk about his experience participating in a r...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 117 - Comma, Danger

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. covers two critical witness testimony topics: the dangers of long answers and the risks of pivoting. Long answers, which often i...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 116 - Impact of Consistent Messages on Our Perceptions

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Wood discusses the impact and influence that constant and consistent messaging has on us individually, and on prospective jurors. Steve expl...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 115 - The Witness Game Plan

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. lays out what the game plan should be for witnesses before and during testimony. Bill talks about what attorneys need to be doin...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 114 - Breaking Down a Successful Defense Verdict

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Feeney, Member, Dykama joins Dr. Steve Wood to discuss a recent defense verdict in a traumatic brain injury case. The plaintiff was injured in a...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 113 - 5 Common Focus Group Mistakes

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. covers five common mistakes being made when conducting focus groups, the consequences of these mistakes, and what adjustments sh...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 112 - Importance of Behavioral Consistency of Defendants

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trial is a battle of perception and jurors pay very close attention to the behavior of the litigants, particularly the defendant. Behavioral consisten...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 111 - Alternative Causation plus more Frequently Asked Questions

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. discuss the importance of alternative causation, plus answer podcast viewer and listener ques...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 110 - Common Themes in Birth Injury Cases

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most emotional, challenging, and difficult cases are birth injury cases. Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. discuss some of the commo...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 109 - Four Keys to Successful Trial Testimony

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares a case study from a recent trial to highlight the elements of successful trial testimony. Four keys of successful trial t...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 108 - Working with Traumatized Witnesses

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alyssa Parker, Litigation Consultant and an experienced Clinical Psychologist, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about working with witnesses wh...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 107 - Focus on Improving Your Craft

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baxter Drennon, Attorney with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas joins the podcast to talk with Dr. Steve Wood about a range of topics around a...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 106 - Peremptory Challenges Eliminated in Arizona

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Bohnke, Partner with Gust Rosenfeld PLC in Arizona, joins the podcast to talk with Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. about the recently enacted ruling of ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 105 - Mindfulness and Stress Relief for Attorneys

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Specialist Jennifer Donovan of Wellness 4 Judiciary joins the podcast to talk to Dr. Steve Wood about mental and physical wellbeing and what ...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 104 - Mindfulness and Stress Relief for Witnesses

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Specialist Jennifer Donovan of Wellness 4 Judiciary joins the podcast to talk to Dr. Steve Wood about mental wellbeing, mindfulness, and what...

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 103 - Frequently Asked Questions, Part 2

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. answers more frequently asked questions from viewers and listeners of the podcast. Questions asked and answered in this episode:...