Timelines that Create Context for Your Case and Trial Story

In this session Phillip Miller and Sach Oliver will discuss how to develop timelines for your case that will help sell your trial story and facilitate deliberations. This session will include demonstrations on the design and use of case timelines and use of the Timeline in Opening Statement. Miller as the Jury Consultant and Oliver as the Trial Lawyer have teamed up on over $200,000,000 in verdicts and settlements so far. Come see the dynamic duo demonstrate the process of collecting historical results for clients across the country.

Hour 1 (2pm-3pm):

Learn about a $140 million dollar trucking verdict with no economic damages, and a persistent defense. Sach Oliver, trial lawyer and his trial consultant Phillip Miller will discuss their use of jury research, surveys, mock trials, shadow jurors and the use of timelines and demonstrative evidence that made a difference in outcome. Your questions are welcome.

Hour 2 (3:15pm-4:15pm):

• Timeline design
• Considering alternative designs and materials for the timeline
• Determining whether multiple timelines are needed.
• How to Anchor the Timeline to the Defense’s Nightmares
• Testing the timeline with focus groups and as part of mock trials.

Hour 3 (4:30pm-5:30pm):

• How to Present Timelines in Opening Statements (with demonstration)
• How to Present Timeline with Direct and Cross Examinations
• Bonus Material: How do Jury Consultants and the Trial Lawyer work together in discovery, depositions, jury research, and during the Trial to achieve success for clients