The Credibility Trap: What Undermines Juror Trust | Episode 90

About this episode

Chris Dominic and Keely Duke discuss the importance of credibility in litigation and how to prepare witnesses for effective testimony.

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Strategy & Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with veteran trial lawyer Keely Duke of Duke Evett PLLC to explore the critical role of credibility in high-stakes litigation. Their conversation dives into how trial teams can prepare executives and witnesses to testify authentically, balance tenacity with restraint, and maintain trust with juries while advocating persuasively. Keely also shares guidance for young litigators aspi...

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Host: Chris Dominic

Guest: Keely Duke

Topics covered

• credibility
• juror trust
• high-stakes litigation
• testimony preparation
• young litigators

Keywords

• trial teams
• executives
• witnesses
• authenticity
• persuasion

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