R. Cortlandt Heroy

Cort entered the litigation and jury consulting field after retiring from 17 years as a therapist specializing in the treatment of personality disorders and PTSD. As a litigation consultant, Cort has provided jury selection, mock jury, focus group, witness preparation, and theme development services for civil and criminal cases across the country related to product defect, intellectual property, toxic torts, wrongful death, and personal injury, among others. In addition to his trial consulting work, Cort has testified as an expert witness regarding juror decision making in roughly two-dozen hearings related to motions to sever and motions in limine. He frequently gives CLEs to legal associations, law firms, and Universities on subjects related to the intersection of psychology and trial law. Cort is an active member of the American Society of Trial Consultants, having recently completed his term of service as a member of the board of directors.

Cort has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Davidson College, a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology, and is an “all but dissertation” Ph.D. Candidate with the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, having completed all coursework and passed his comprehensive exams. Cort’s dissertation and research focus is on the impact of accountability on conviction rates in joined criminal trials. Cort is a member of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.