Law Practice
Jun. 12, 2020
Jury selection post-COVID: Connection is still vital
Each juror brings a unique perspective and experience to the process, but together they create new energy. When jurors aren’t physically together, some of that will be lost.
Joseph H. Low
Principal
Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV
Joseph is a personal injury attorney. Before he became a civil litigator, he handled a number of military cases, mostly pro bono, for service members accused of war crimes. His book in progress is "The Art of Trial."
For more than two decades, I've been both a student and a teacher of jury selection. I've spent innumerable hours envisioning the right kinds of jurors for each of my cases, and I've internalized the subliminal dance that takes place when I'm questioning potential jurors. It isn't something you learn from a book or by applying a complex algorithm; it's really as simple as making human connection with another person.
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