TEN IDEAS FOR EFFECTIVE JURY SELECTION
In the December 2024 issue of Trial Magazine, New Orleans trial lawyer Russ Herman wrote about tips for conducting meaningful and effective voir dire. Russ is one of the nation’s best trial lawyers and this very informative article I have summarized below: 1. Never Ignore a Juror Even if a prospective juror gives you a bad vibe, do not ignore them. Every juror matters. Overlooking someone risks alienating them and missing valuable insight. Engagement demonstrates respect—and respect builds credibility. 2….