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Jurors consider themselves experts on people, so the impressions made by a witness can strongly influence a jury’s decision making. This is especially true when such impressions are negative.
Our consultants empower witnesses to be independent thinkers. We explain the litigation process and jurors’ expectations for their testimony, and we teach with questions so they learn how to listen. When witnesses actively listen, they can think critically under pressure which then allows them to feel more in control of their testimony.
Magna consultants teach witnesses the tools they need to speak their whole truth. We test the witness with a thorough cross-examination to ensure they are capable of managing the critical issues in the case.
These tools will allow your witnesses to practice strategies for responding to challenging questions and deliver the most effective message at trial.
Witness Preparation & Training:
- Manages anxiety with knowledge and practice
- Clarifies the deponent’s role in the case
- Helps to achieve the highest witness potential
- Empowers professionals with skills and confidence when testifying
- Teaches witnesses case themes
- Develops Home Base messages
- Creates visuals witnesses can use to guide jurors
- Provides techniques for effectively handling documents and exhibits
- Helps witnesses meet juror expectations
Witness preparation can alleviate anxiety from the virtual setting by:
- Reviewing procedures for pauses, objections, and exhibits
- Instructing deponents where to look for the most natural and effective presentation (particularly if being recorded)
- Familiarizing participants with the remote platform’s features (chats, mute, viewing exhibits, etc.)
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