Keeping Bias From Being the 13th Juror: A Perspective from the Bench

Wednesday, November 6, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Pacific via ZOOM

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Earn 1 CA CLE Hour

Meet the Speaker

Hon. James E. Blancarte

LASC

About the Program

As we all know, unconscious biases can influence juror decision-making. This program explores thoughts, observations, and examples from the trenches of a Civil Trial Court on how a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC), and to a lesser extent Voir Dire, can be the last best chance to keep Bias from becoming the “Thirteenth Juror” who upends the preparation and hard work you did to try to win your civil jury trial.

This program is presented by the Litigation Section chaired by Rachael C. Kogen and vice chaired by Lauri K. Martin. Find out more about the section at BHBA.org.

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