“A verdict is no good if you don't keep it,” says Deepak Gupta, who started Gupta Wessler in 2012 to do Supreme Court and appellate litigation on the plaintiff's side, a niche few firms filled nationally. He and Jon Taylor, the firm's first associate, join host Alicia Campbell to unpack how a jury's story gets retold for appellate judges who think of themselves as driven by rationality, and why defense appeals increasingly put plaintiff attorneys' own conduct under the microscope. Won a big verdict, or about to try for one? Listen in to learn which decisions, made long before any appeal is filed, shape whether that verdict actually holds up.

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☑️ Alicia Campbell

☑️ Nick Schweitzer

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Real people backed a Florida case 97% of the time and valued it at $25 million, while AI jurors predicted 60% and roughly $10 million. At trial, the plaintiff won $25 million. John Campbell joins Alicia Campbell and Nick Schweitzer to examine why synthetic jurors can dangerously mislead trial lawyers evaluating cases. Drawing on research comparing AI predictions with human responses, John explains why models struggle to replicate the complexity and variability of real people. John and Nick also explore where AI does excel in trial preparation, from brainstorming case themes to synthesizing juror feedback, and where lawyers should draw the line. Tune in to learn why replacing human jury research with AI could prove a costly mistake.

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☑️ Alicia Campbell

☑️ Nick Schweitzer

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When Nick Schweitzer counted the sessions at a major psychology and law conference a couple of years ago, less than 1% involved civil litigation. As co-founder and COO of Focus with Fred, he’s out to change that. Usually behind the mic as co-host, Nick takes the guest seat as trial scientist Alicia Campbell turns the spotlight on his Science of Juries and Litigation Project at Cornell, which studies how civil jurors decide liability and damages. Nick shares the questions plaintiffs' lawyers are bringing to his team, like when to make your damages ask. He also explains why, with a key National Science Foundation program going away, the project now depends on the community it serves.

☑️ Alicia Campbell

☑️ Nick Schweitzer

☑️ Focus with Fred

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