Jury Talk

S1 Ep9 - Cultivating Future Jurors

When it comes to jury trials, juror education and outreach are critical components. This episode of Jury Talk features special guest John Ingrassia, a seasoned trial lawyer and legal advisor. John details his work with the Council for Court Excellence (CCE) on the School Jury Education Project, an initiative aimed at educating high school students about the justice system, the concept of jury trials, and the crucial role of jury service. Tune in as we delve into the project's potential to reach the jurors of tomorrow.

S1 Ep7 Jury Nullification with Paul Butler

This episode of Jury Talk hosts the prolific Professor Paul Butler from Georgetown University. We delve into jury nullification - its historical roots, constitutional underpinnings, and its current day significance, particularly in relation to race. Butler, providing invaluable insights from his professional journey and personal experiences with jury nullification shares valuable lessons for all modern-day jury scholars.

S1 Ep6 The ABA Gold Standards for Jury Trials with Brooks Magratten

Brooks Magratten is an experienced trial lawyer who has led recent efforts to update the American Bar Association's principles for juries and jury trials. This episode of Jury Talk includes discussion of the role of technology in jury trials, the challenge of ensuring diverse jury pools, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on jury trials, and the need for improved civic education.

S1 Ep5 Trial Judge as Leader & Innovator

Arizona Superior Court Judge Pamela Fraser Gates grew up on an Iowa farm and declared, at age of 5, that she was going to detour from family farming to being a lawyer. Over the course of time, she became an experienced litigator and now a path leader in improving how jury trials are conducted. This podcast in several ways is a master class on how jury trial improvements can rise from the bottom up and top down.

S1 Ep4 Juror Biases - Addressing the Challenges with Nancy Marder

Jury studies and jury trial innovations started in earnest in the 1990s. With the advancement of social science research and developments in legal doctrines, many jury trial caretakers are advocating for a new round of innovations. Law school teachers have an important role in those efforts. To learn more, Jury Talk spent some valuable time with Professor Nancy Marder, editor and author of "Juries in a Time of Crisis" and 'The Power of the Jury: Transforming Citizens into Jurors."