Strategic Jury Trial Consulting & Trial Training
Karren Kenney has been trying cases since 1994 and has first-chaired over 100 jury trials in state and federal court. She offers strategic consulting to trial counsel preparing for trial, and hands-on training for attorneys who are building their jury trial skills.
Strategic Jury Trial Consulting
- Case theme and theory. Developing a story jurors can follow and remember.
- Jury selection. Voir dire strategy, questionnaire input, and strategy for cause and peremptory challenges.
- Witness preparation. Preparing clients, lay witnesses, and experts for direct and cross-examination.
- Cross-examination. Strategy and outlines, including cross-examination of financial and fraud experts.
- Opening statements and closing arguments. Review and refinement before you stand up in front of the jury.
- Mock trials and focus groups. Design, presentation, and debrief so you can test your case before trial.
- Protecting the record. Motions in limine, objections, and jury instructions handled with an eye toward appeal.
Jury Trial Training for Attorneys
Many talented lawyers rarely get the chance to try a case. Ms. Kenney works with firms and individual attorneys to prepare newer litigators for the courtroom through one-on-one coaching or small-group workshops covering:
- Voir dire and jury selection
- Opening statements
- Direct and cross-examination
- Working with exhibits and expert witnesses
- Making and meeting objections
- Closing arguments
Training uses realistic exercises with direct, practical feedback and can be built around a firm's own upcoming cases.
Getting Started
Initial consultations are paid and scheduled by appointment. Call 855-505-5588 or contact us online to discuss your matter.