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Strategic Jury Selection for Employment Cases: Voir Dire Best Practices, Juror Psychology, and Panel Management

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Master jury selection in employment cases through strategic voir dire, effective questionnaires, and tactical use of challenges.

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Course Overview

Mastering Jury Selection in Employment Trials

Participants will learn proven techniques for uncovering juror bias, crafting effective questionnaires, and strategically exercising challenges. These skills directly improve trial outcomes in employment litigation.

Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn practical strategies for uncovering juror bias, utilizing questionnaires effectively, crafting compelling voir dire, and applying strategic challenges to build favorable juries.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain techniques for handling difficult panels, using social media research, managing post-trial juror contact, and protecting verdicts in employment litigation cases.

Juror Bias
Identify conscious and unconscious bias through targeted questioning about experiences and attitudes.
Questionnaires
Capture sensitive information jurors won’t say aloud using written questionnaires.
Mini Openings
Use mini openings as voir dire tools to introduce key issues.
Cause Challenges
Make jurors rehabilitation-proof by building foundations before seeking cause removal.
Peremptory Strategy
Track challenges carefully and know when passing strategically gains control.
Post-Trial Contact
Speak with jurors after trial to protect verdicts or identify misconduct.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn practical strategies for uncovering juror bias, utilizing questionnaires effectively, crafting compelling voir dire, and applying strategic challenges to build favorable juries.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain techniques for handling difficult panels, using social media research, managing post-trial juror contact, and protecting verdicts in employment litigation cases.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding the Importance of Jury Selection in Employment Litigation

Session 2

Preparing Effective Questionnaires and Voir Dire Outlines

Session 3

Strategic Use of Mini Openings in Voir Dire

Session 4

Effective Jury Selection Techniques and Juror Engagement

Session 5

Maximizing Cause Challenges and Rehabilitation-Proofing Jurors

Break

Scheduled Break for Attendees

Session 6

Strategic Peremptory Challenge Use and Passing Tactics

Session 7

Leveraging Social Media Research in Jury Selection

Session 8

Managing Difficult Panels and Alternate Juror Selection

Session 9

Post-Trial Juror Communication and Verdict Protection Strategies

clock 2:00 pm - 2:12 pm EST

Understanding the Importance of Jury Selection in Employment Litigation

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

This session explores why jury composition often determines trial outcomes in employment cases. Participants will learn how conscious and unconscious bias shapes juror decision-making, the strategic value of jury questionnaires, and techniques for convincing judges to permit thorough voir dire.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 2:12 pm - 2:24 pm EST

Preparing Effective Questionnaires and Voir Dire Outlines

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Attorneys will learn how to craft case-specific questionnaires that capture information jurors won’t share verbally. The session covers essential elements to include, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build an outline addressing key employment litigation issues like burden of proof and progressive discipline.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 2:24 pm - 2:36 pm EST

Strategic Use of Mini Openings in Voir Dire

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

This session examines how mini openings function as voir dire tools rather than simple case previews. Participants will learn the benefits of priming jurors for discussion, potential pitfalls of over-selling or under-framing the case, and when to skip mini openings entirely.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 2:36 pm - 2:48 pm EST

Effective Jury Selection Techniques and Juror Engagement

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Learn proven techniques for getting reluctant jurors to open up and share honest opinions during voir dire. This session covers how to reward unfavorable answers to encourage continued honesty, the importance of attorney body language, and why bringing assistance for note-taking is essential.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 2:48 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Maximizing Cause Challenges and Rehabilitation-Proofing Jurors

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Discover strategies for building foundations that make problematic jurors resistant to rehabilitation by opposing counsel. Participants will learn how to listen to judicial language, use specific phrasing like ‘starting behind,’ and leverage court reporters to preserve the record.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Scheduled Break for Attendees

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

A ten-minute break allowing participants to refresh before continuing with the remaining sessions on jury selection strategies.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 3:10 pm - 3:25 pm EST

Strategic Peremptory Challenge Use and Passing Tactics

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

This session addresses whether to use all peremptory challenges and when keeping a problematic juror may be strategically correct. Participants will learn how passing can provide tactical control, the critical warning against bluff passing, and venue-specific rules to master.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 3:25 pm - 3:40 pm EST

Leveraging Social Media Research in Jury Selection

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Explore how to obtain juror lists in advance and conduct effective social media research on potential jurors. The session covers what information to look for, ethical considerations that vary by jurisdiction, and how to verify or contextualize questionnaire responses.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 3:40 pm - 3:55 pm EST

Managing Difficult Panels and Alternate Juror Selection

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Learn strategies for handling unfavorable venues or panels, including leaning into the law and focus grouping in unfamiliar areas. This session also addresses why juror body language during trial often misleads, how to handle hardship claims, and best practices for selecting alternates.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

clock 3:55 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Post-Trial Juror Communication and Verdict Protection Strategies

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

This final session covers essential post-trial juror management, including requesting judges remind jurors they need not speak with attorneys. Participants will learn how to approach jurors after wins and losses, monitor opposing counsel’s conversations, and obtain contact information when improper deliberation conduct is suspected.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Mr. Rager is committed to holding entities accountable for their actions, with extensive trial experience against the largest corporations and insurance companies across California.

Recognition & Leadership

Has obtained several multimillion-dollar verdicts with punitive damage findings in counties across California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Merced, and Modesto.

Experience

Has taken 43 trials to verdict in counties across California including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Merced, and Modesto.

Jeffrey A. Rager

Rager & Yoon

Mr. Rager is committed to holding entities accountable for their actions, with extensive trial experience against the largest corporations and insurance companies across California.

Recognition & Leadership

Has obtained several multimillion-dollar verdicts with punitive damage findings in counties across California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Merced, and Modesto.

Experience

Has taken 43 trials to verdict in counties across California including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Merced, and Modesto.

Claire Plotkin

Your next jury

Claire Plotkin is a Jury Consultant based in Los Angeles who has consulted on hundreds of cases and picked well over 160 juries, with a passion for helping victims seek justice.

Recognition & Leadership

Picked many of the top 20 employment cases in California last year. Was a collegiate track and cross-country runner and still runs and wins races.

Professional Involvement

Volunteers with kids' classes, soccer teams, and drama class. Speaks to lawyers and teaches them how to be better trial lawyers.

Experience

Has consulted on hundreds of cases and picked well over 160 juries. Works on all kinds of civil cases and often wins cases in hard plaintiff venues.

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