The Fred Files

Is there evidence that giving attorneys more time to ask more detailed questions would better predict juror bias? “We found a resounding ‘yes,’” says Valerie Hans, who joins Jessica Salerno and John Campbell to discuss their groundbreaking research. Valerie, of Cornell Law School and a leading authority on the jury system; Jessica, a social psychologist from Cornell University's psychology department; and John, trial lawyer-turned-researcher and co-author of JuryBall, published their findings in a 2021 paper called “The Impact of Minimal Versus Extended Voir Dire and Judicial Rehabilitation on Mock Juror's Decisions In Civil Cases.” Hosts Alicia Campbell, Nick Schweitzer, and Kevin Doran unpack the significance of their study, including that extended voir dire with case-specific questions identified 42% of jurors as potentially excludable, while minimal voir dire captured less than 2%. 

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☑️ Alicia Campbell

☑️ Nick Schweitzer

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Imagine you’ve got a big case and you want a summary of every deposition. “The first temptation might be, ‘Well, I'll just throw my depo into an AI, and I'll have it summarize it.’ But if you've ever tried that, it would choke on the depo.” That’s how John Campbell describes the problem. His expertise comes from pioneering the use of big data in litigation and writing JuryBall, the groundbreaking book about big data, with his wife, “The Fred Files” co-host Alicia Campbell. His solution? A deposition summarization tool called Res Ipsa AI, which he developed with software engineer Kevin Doran, another member of “The Fred Files” team. John and Kevin join Alicia and empirical legal scholar Nick Schweitzer to give a behind-the-scenes look at this tool that transforms 100-page depositions into 10-page interactive summaries with hyperlinks to original testimony. “What we started thinking about was, what if we could build a tool that’s not a Swiss army knife; it doesn't do a thousand things?” John explains. Their tool does one thing: summarize depositions, quickly and accurately.

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In their third installment of a series about Fred, trial scientist Alicia Campbell brings back COO Nick Schweitzer and CTO Kevin Doran for insights about how to maximize this platform. Learn why early case evaluation prevents costly mistakes, how Fred guides discovery strategy and expert selection, and why bulk pricing makes data-driven decisions accessible for firms of all sizes. Alicia shares her bold vision of attaching Fred reports to motions to dismiss, explaining: "We have an ability to know now, so we shouldn't be guessing."

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Fred isn't just software – he's your strategic partner in case evaluation. Trial scientist Alicia Campbell, CEO Nick Schweitzer, and CTO Kevin Doran take you inside Fred's virtual jury room to show exactly how 75 real jurors evaluate your case. From building multi-plaintiff, multi-defendant studies to using national samples instead of venue-specific ones, Fred is designed to be scientifically rigorous and cost effective. Learn how custom questions and evidence ratings can expose weaknesses in your strongest evidence. Come back for the third installment in this series, when Alicia says the panel will discuss how Fred “can help you keep your doors open, keep your lights on, and have a healthy Christmas bonus.”

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Meet Fred, “Big Data’s Little Brother.” You need him in your life if you’re a plaintiff’s lawyer, says trial scientist Alicia Campbell, who developed the platform in 2016. She explains why in this inaugural episode of The Fred Files. Tune in as Alicia, COO Nick Schweitzer, and CTO Kevin Doran explain how Fred gathers input from 75 real jurors to provide crucial insights for a fraction of traditional focus group costs. From video evidence evaluation to settlement strategy, they describe how data-driven insights are no longer just for blockbuster cases. They’ll continue their primer on Fred in the next two episodes.

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☑️ Nick Schweitzer

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What if you could predict your verdict before stepping into the courtroom?

The Fred Files pulls back the curtain on jury thinking and trial preparation, giving plaintiffs' lawyers and mediators unprecedented insights into what makes jurors tick.

Hosted by trial lawyer and trial scientist, Alicia Campbell, empirical legal scholar, Nick Schweitzer, and data guru, Kevin Doran, this podcast explores how online focus groups can revolutionize case preparation. 

Each episode tackles the questions keeping plaintiffs’ lawyers up at night: Should I go to trial or settle? What's my case really worth? Is a 75-person sample reliable? With rotating hosts offering legal, statistical, and technical perspectives, The Fred Files is a unique resource for anyone wanting to break free from the echo chamber and transform their approach to trial preparation. Perfect for plaintiffs' lawyers handling cases of any size and mediators tired of making proposals without knowing the true value.

Data-driven insights are no longer just for blockbuster cases. Fight for Justice with Fred. To learn more about how Fred can help you in your next case, visit us at focuswithfred.com.

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