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IMS Legal Strategies delivers consultative trial and expert services for the most influential attorneys and global firms. Each episode features timely discussions with prominent guests including Big Law leaders and litigators, in-house counsel, top experts, trial consultants, jury researchers, legal industry reporters, and the most influential voices in the litigation community. We delve into the pressing issues, latest trends, and notable cases at the intersection of innovation, law, policy, tech, and business. More at imslegal.com. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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IMS Elevate | Can Your CEO Survive the Stand? | Episode 96
Episode 96
Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
C-suite executives may be exceptional communicators in the boardroom, but the courtroom changes the rules. Jurors assess credibility from the moment a witness is called, weighing likeability and intent alongside competence. In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg is joined by Jury Consultant Alexa Hiley and Senior Director of Jury Consulting Chris Dominic (whose insights on executive communication were recently featured in The Wall Street Journal) to discuss preparing CEOs and other senior executives to testify under pressure. Listen now for insights on: Why courtroom impressions form faster and more consciously than boardroom impressions What jurors consider beyond competence and expertise when assessing witness credibility How the “neighbor tone” helps executives communicate respectfully without appearing condescending Why overpreparation can make executives seem less credible, not more How jurors may interpret signs of cognitive strain Why deposition preparation carries as much weight as trial preparation What distinguishes a credible executive witness from one whom jurors may struggle to trust Ideal for in-house counsel, trial attorneys, and executives preparing for deposition or trial testimony, this episode offers practical perspectives on communicating credibly and remaining authentic during cross-examination. Watch the original LinkedIn Live recording here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7510382858121699328Explore IMS jury consulting services today: https://imslegal.com/services/jury-consultingIMS 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 65,000 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.
