IMS Insights Podcast

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, Esq., for a compelling conversation on how trial teams can use storytelling, visual advocacy, and analogies to make complex financial concepts more relatable in the courtroom. Drawing from their real-world litigation expertise, Chris and Michelle explore effective strategies for framing issues like business judgment and trust in ways that resonate with jurors.  Their discussion offers insight into overcoming juror bias, building credibility, and clarifying abstract data through meaningful narratives. For legal teams navigating the complexities of securities disputes, this IMS Insights Podcast episode is a valuable resource for enhancing courtroom communication and achieving optimal outcomes.  IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

A comprehensive, personalized life care plan can be a game-changer in the courtroom, whether you are advocating for fair compensation or challenging excessive claims.  Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Certified Life Care Planner and burn injury specialist Jennifer Wall, PA-C, CLCP, to discuss effective strategies for presenting a life care plan or challenging one. They explore how life care plans can enhance credibility, drive optimal case outcomes, and elevate your trial strategy.  With more than 20 years of experience in catastrophic burn injury and trauma care, Jennifer has worked extensively with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, developing personalized, evidence-based life care plans that address the full spectrum of a client's long-term needs.  IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Chris Dominic, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor at IMS, to discuss insights from Chris's upcoming CLE presentation, Command the Courtroom: Mastering Speech, Credibility, and Persuasion for the Modern Jury. This engaging conversation explores how today's jurors differ from those of the past - and why trial attorneys must evolve their courtroom presence to remain effective. Drawing from decades of trial experience, Chris shares research-backed strategies for building trust, enhancing delivery, and connecting more powerfully with juries in high-stakes litigation. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisors Chris Dominic and Jill Leibold, PhD explore the growing influence of safetyism in litigation—a cultural mindset that significantly shapes how jurors evaluate risk, assign responsibility, and determine damages. Dr. Leibold shares findings from her groundbreaking research, revealing how safetyism contributes to the rise of high-dollar nuclear verdicts. The discussion offers critical insights into how this mindset affects voir dire, jury selection, and case strategy. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

Explore how safetyism drives high jury verdicts and how defense teams can effectively navigate this evolving mindset in the courtroom. In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin join Thompson Coe Partner Zandra Foley to share expert strategies for identifying and addressing jurors' hyper-protective attitudes during voir dire. Understanding these beliefs can empower trial lawyers to enhance their jury selection process and secure favorable outcomes for corporate defendants.Hosted by IMS Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ZdjbJQjBzkLearn more about our team and featured guests:Jill Leibold, PhD: https://imslegal.com/team/jill-m-leibold-phdNick Polavin, PhD: https://imslegal.com/team/nick-polavin-phd Zandra Foley: https://www.thompsoncoe.com/people/zandra-e-foley/Adam Bloomberg: https://imslegal.com/team/adam-bloomberg Visit our website to browse podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts: imslegal.com/insights IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

Discover how advancements in jury research technology are giving trial teams a competitive advantage. This episode features IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic alongside clients Trent Webb and Lauren Douville, both partners at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Trent is also co-chair of the firm's intellectual property practice group. Whether you're navigating IP litigation or other complex matters, don't miss their expert insights on how to “supercharge the strategy process.” Hosted by IMS Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y1H780ZetQILearn more about our team and featured guests:Adam Bloomberg: https://imslegal.com/team/adam-bloombergChris Dominic: https://imslegal.com/team/chris-dominicTrent Webb: https://www.shb.com/professionals/w/webb-b-trentLauren Douville: https://www.shb.com/professionals/d/douville-laurenVisit our website to browse podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts: imslegal.com/insightsIMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

In this episode, expert guests Dr. Charles Cowan and Dr. Gabriela Orsak explain how consumer and business surveys can inform legal strategies, specifically in intellectual property, deceptive sales, and class action disputes. They discuss the intricacies of survey design and provide compelling examples that reflect the power of data in the courtroom.Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts: https://www.imslegal.com/insights/Connect with our team:Charles D. Cowan, PhD: c.cowan@analyticfocus.comGabriela Orsak, PhD: g.orsak@analyticfocus.comAdam Bloomberg: https://imslegal.com/team/adam-bloombergIMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 45,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at imslegal.com.

Our podcast guests IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin share their newest safetyism research and how safetyist beliefs are driving high plaintiff verdicts—especially in medical malpractice, trucking, pharmaceutical, and toxic tort cases. They also explain how defense counsel can use strategic voir dire questions and trial themes to address safetyism in the courtroom. Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

In this episode, IMS Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg is joined by Professor Ian Cullimore, expert witness and patent inventor, and IMS Trial Consulting Lead Dan Martin to explain how to simplify sophisticated intellectual property into compelling presentations that judges, juries, and tribunals can comprehend. Our guests also discuss strategies for expert reports, requirements for Markman hearings and technology tutorials, collaborating with experts and graphic designers, and recent trends in patent litigation—including AI disputes.Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Our podcast guests, Jill Leibold, PhD, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor and Dave Poston, Esq., CEO, General Counsel, and Co-Managing Partner at Poston Communications explain how safetyism, social inflation, and the plaintiff media machine are impacting juror perspectives and driving damage awards. They also offer strategies for corporate defendants to navigate and overcome these trends.Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Our podcast guest, Clea Bigelow-Nuttall, is a partner at Pinsent Masons' London office who specializes in commercial and investment arbitration, including the mining and energy sector. She joins IMS | Z-Axis Consultant & Advisor Cindy Buxton to discuss their work on a gold mine dispute and explain why it is so important to tell a visual story to the tribunal.Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Sidley Austin Partner Jennifer Saulino joins IMS Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Dr. Christina Marinakis to discuss their work on a recent product liability case. They also share insights on the goals of jury research, voir dire and jury selection strategies, rural and metro venue considerations, cross-examination, and closing arguments.Jennifer Saulino is a seasoned trial lawyer who specializes in complex commercial disputes, product liability, and white-collar crimes. Dr. Christina Marinakis has more than 20 years of experience in jury research, jury study, and applied practice in law and psychology. Find the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform, and don't forget to subscribe. Visit our website for more podcasts and articles featuring top litigators, consultants, and industry experts.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Partner at Quinn Emanuel Mark McNeill and former legal and commercial director at Cairn Energy Duncan Holland join IMS | Z-Axis Global Consultant and Advisor Cindy Buxton to discuss the power of visuals in international arbitration and the importance of effectively communicating with the tribunal. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Expert guests David Gannaway and Frank Weigand join IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg to discuss how the latest trends in digital asset regulation, cryptocurrency litigation, and tax compliance are shaping US financial markets. They will also cover recent SEC developments with Binance and Coinbase.Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Texas defense lawyer Scott Self and IMS jury consultants Dr. Jill Leibold and Dr. Nick Polavin join IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg to discuss the evolution of “safety-ism” and its impact on jury trials and nuclear verdicts.With nearly 50 total years of experience, our guests will share courtroom and research insights to explain why safety-ism is dangerous for defense counsel, and then provide strategies for identifying and speaking to safety-ist jurors in product liability and personal injury cases.View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Organizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss employee assistance programs and balancing mental well-being with a stressful career. (Part 3 of 3)View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Organizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss mental health in the legal field and how to focus on mental well-being during high-stress situations like trial. (Part 2 of 3)View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Organizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss the importance of mental health conversations at work, how leaders can set the example, and why post-pandemic stress levels are so high. (Part 1 of 3)View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Senior Jury Consultant Aref Jabbour, PhD and podcast host Adam Bloomberg discuss the importance of storytelling and effective trial graphics, online and onsite jury research, and mental health in the legal industry. (Part 2 of 2)IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Senior Jury Consultant Aref Jabbour, PhD joins podcast host and IMS Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg to discuss jury consultants' work with attorneys and witnesses, juror perception of the trial process, and the strategic value of jury pool research.  (Part 1 of 2)IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera explains why themes are important for testimony, how to prep witnesses for cross, and what attorneys can gain from working with consultants. (Part 2 of 2)Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera joins podcast host and IMS Client Services Advisor Adam Bloomberg to discuss the goals of witness preparation, what makes a witness credible, and how witnesses can testify so jurors will understand. (Part 1 of 2)Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Elite Expert Gabriele Goldaper shares her insights about intellectual property disputes and emerging trends within the apparel industry and offers advice for those looking to become an expert witness.  (Part 3 of 3)Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

IMS Elite Expert Gabriele Goldaper discusses juror engagement, expert witness reports and visual aids, preparing for testimony and cross examination, and common apparel industry disputes.  (Part 2 of 3)View the video version of this podcast on YouTube.IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 40,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn more at expertservices.com.

Apparel Expert Gabriele Goldaper discusses her experiences as an expert witness and the strategic advantages of working with experts early in discovery.  (Part 1 of 3)Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.

IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston explores current trends and future predictions for the chemical engineering industry, including green energy, biofuels, and intellectual property litigation. Listen, watch, and/or read the transcript below. (Part 3 of 3)

Chemical engineering expert and IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston examines common chemical industry misconceptions, petrochemical exportation, international supply chain disruption, and intellectual property litigation. (Part 2 of 3)

Chemical engineering expert and IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston discusses the role of an expert witness and the advantage of working with experts early in discovery. (Part 1 of 3)

IMS Strategy Consultant Dr. Clint Townson delves into jurors' anti-corporate bias—including how to uncover biases through social media research and counteract them with an impactful company story—as well as ways to avoid nuclear verdicts among the recent trend in massive damages awards. (Part 2 of 2)

IMS Strategy Consultant Dr. Clint Townson discusses the benefits of early case theme development and the factors leading jurors to award massive damages. (Part 1 of 2)

In the conclusion to his podcast interview, IMS Elite Expert Sam Rogers explains the evolution of YouTube content infringement issues, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) “takedown” process, and copyright considerations for cloud-based corporate training programs. Listen above or read the interview transcript below. (Part 3 of 3)

IMS Elite Expert Sam Rogers discusses the impact of global content creation on infringement disputes and the importance of YouTube's Content ID tool. (Part 2 of 3)

Sam Rogers, IMS Elite Expert in social media industry and instructional technology, discusses the relationship between innovation and litigation, as well as the challenges involved in developing corporate training programs that are both effective and interesting.  (Part 1 of 3) 

Dr. Christina Marinakis discusses the importance of designing jury research projects to align with overall case goals, the advantages and disadvantages of pandemic-era virtual hearings, and the impact of mentorship in the legal industry. (Part 2 of 2; Originally recorded July 2021)

Dr. Christina Marinakis discusses the importance of storytelling for trial attorneys and expert witnesses and shares effective voir dire strategies.  (Part 1 of 2; Originally recorded July 2021)

Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Neil Kaye speaks on mental illness and guns, mental health stigmas, psychiatry and healthcare trends, and expert witness mentors. (Part 3 of 3)

Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Neil Kaye discusses legal strategy, common clinical and forensic mental health issues, and the rise in social media-related cases. (Part 2 of 3)

Forensic psychiatrist and elite expert witness Dr. Neil Kaye talks to host Adam Bloomberg about psychiatry, law, and preparing for cross-examination.  (Part 1 of 3)

IMS' own Erica Evans discusses jury-friendly expert witnesses, post-pandemic trends, tips for new expert witnesses, and supporting teams in the workplace.

IMS Director of Expert Search Services Erica Evans joins host Adam Bloomberg to discuss expert witness recruiting, case complexity, and vetting implications. 

Dr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, speaks about the increasing divide between the physical and remote workforce in the pandemic era. (Originally recorded May 2021)

Economics expert Dr. Chuck Cowan joins speaks with IMS about key considerations for the future of post-pandemic company culture and business development. (Originally recorded May 2021)

Economics and statistical expert Dr. Chuck Cowan offers his insight on HR analytics and the importance of human capital in a post-pandemic economy.  (Originally recorded May 2021)

Dr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, discusses the post-pandemic effect of economic pressure on commercial real estate and the workplace. (Originally recorded May 2021)

Dr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, shares his take on pandemic-era innovation as it relates to customer retention and market development. (Originally recorded May 2021)

Darren Gardner, a pioneer in the area of international employment law and the head of King & Spalding's Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice, returns to IMS Insights Podcast to share more of his experiences. Darren talks the importance of good mentoring, what makes the Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice such a strong team, and his advice for recent law school graduates looking to break into the field.

Daniel J. Castro Jr., a globally-recognized expert in fixed income and structured finance markets, joins the discussion on IMS Insights Podcast to share his thoughts on a wide range of subjects. He discusses best practices for expert witness engagements in high-stakes litigation, talks about the importance of good mentorship and provides career advice for younger people just starting out in the field, and looks ahead to the emerging litigation trends he's seeing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Darren Gardner, a pioneer in the area of international employment law, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share his thoughts on helping companies manage an increasingly global workforce. Darren discusses King & Spalding's groundbreaking Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice, provides tips for navigating the complexities that can emerge with an international workforce, and identifies the new workplace innovations that he's seeing emerge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dan Castro, an expert in fixed income and structured finance markets, joins IMS Insights Podcast to discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on a number of different industries. He shares his thoughts on the recent trends in office spaces and ESG investments amid the pandemic, as well as the parallels between the current subprime auto loan market and the 2008 financial crisis.

Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., a partner with Troutman Pepper specializing in Consumer Financial Services, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share unique tips on thinking like a regulator and how listeners can spot trends and evaluate litigation risks based on enforcement actions. In this episode, we explore key lessons Ashley has learned over the course of his distinguished career. We also examine the importance of good mentorship, and Ashley reveals the key advice that he would give to recent law school graduates who are just starting out in the field.

Ashley Taylor, a partner with Troutman Pepper specializing in Consumer Financial Services, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share some of his decades-long experience with state attorneys general and consumer protection issues. He discusses the roles that attorney generals have historically played in both regulating and enforcing consumer protection issues, how regulatory and enforcement actions have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the legal industry has been innovating to keep pace with the emerging challenges in a post-pandemic world.