A Personal Word from Carolyn S. Koch, J.D., Trial Consultant and Principal of Jury Solutions, LLC

Jury Solutions, LLC is comprised of a small number of devoted colleagues, sharing one thing in common: We are motivated by a "job well done."  That's why none of our clients are ever put on the back burner.  When you work with Jury Solutions, your case is our number one priority.  You can expect to receive services that are on target, on time, on budget, and delivered with the highest standards of professionalism.

Jury Solutions, LLC has done work for corporations of all sizes, including some of the world's largest, such as ExxonMobil, Bechtel, Wal-Mart, McDonald's, Otis Elevator, Chubb, Geico, as well as individuals in all different kinds of cases, both civil and criminal. 

Most recently, Carolyn leant her expertise to the defense of former AUSA Richard Convertino in a case brought against him by his former employer, the Department of Justice. Attorney Convertino was acquitted on October 31, 2007, after one day of deliberations in a trial spanning 4 weeks. Information on this case can be found in the Washington Post, New York Times, and local Detroit newspapers (Detroit Free Press).

Carolyn S. Koch, J.D., is a trial consultant and the principal of Jury Solutions LLC. She has more than 13 years experience as a trial consultant, assisting both plaintiff and defense lawyers in jury research and jury selections in all areas of the law, across the country. 

As a bar-admitted attorney, Ms. Koch can assist lawyers at the most critical stages of jury selection. At her client's request, she has been able to directly participate in voir dire, at the bench, in judge's chambers, and even questioning jurors directly so as to fully increase counsel's chances of ferreting out harmful biases. 

Ms. Koch is also an accomplished speaker and has participated in many accredited CLEs as well as addressed lawyers' groups at local, state, and national levels.  She has appeared on national news as a commentator on CNN and Fox. (Click here to see the Fox News clip). 

Ms. Koch graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut. She graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law.  She is admitted to the District of Columbia and Connecticut Bars and is a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants.    

Professional Development Seminars:             

Ms. Koch is the creator of “Mastering Voir Dire,” the first “reality-based” seminar on jury selection.  Because there are no magical ways to change jurors’ beliefs, Ms. Koch shares with attorneys practical methods for identifying and eliminating harmful juror biases that can prevent them from winning their case. (Course can be accredited for MCLE states).

D.C. Defense Lawyers Annual Convention, Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV. October 5, 2007.

Speaking Experience:

State and Local Bar Associations:

• Connecticut Bar Association's Annual Meeting, Hartford Convention Center. "Mastering Voir Dire - Learning Effective Jury Selection Techniques." June 18, 2007:

• D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education: "The Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Disability Discrimination Cases: Plaintiff's and Defendant's Perspective." May 1, 2007.

• Portsmouth/Norfolk VA Bench Bar Conference, Norfolk VA Circuit Court. April 26, 2006.

• Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting, Labor & Employment Section, October 1, 2004.

• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Employment Litigation Section, March 26, 2004.
• Connecticut Bar Association, Equal Employment Law Update, February 2004
• MICPEL CLE, “Mastering Voir Dire,” Columbia, MD, November 2003
• Richmond County Bar, Bench/Bar Conference, October 2003
• Hartford County Bar Association, “Mastering Voir Dire,” Hartford, CT, May 2003
• Baltimore County Bar Association, Towson, MD, April 2003
• Anne Arundel Bar Association, Annual Convention, Chesapeake, MD, March 2003
• Remodeling Leadership Conference: Improving the Odds: Risk Management Techniques for Growing Companies, May 2002
• Women’s Bar Association, Washington, D.C. Bar, December 2001
• Great American Insurance Company Ethics CLE, Las Vegas NV, October 2001
• Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation Section, New Haven, CT, February 2001
• Hartford County Bar Association, “Jury Verdicts in Connecticut,” October 1999
• Fairfax County Bar Association, Fairfax City, VA, March 1998
• Lehigh County Bar Association, Annual Convention, Taminent, PA, October 1997
• Old Dominion Bar Association, Crystal City, VA, June 1997
• Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association, Annual Meeting, June 1995

Employment Lawyers Associations

• Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association, New Haven, CT October 16, 2007.
• Connecticut Bar Association Employment Section, Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT.  September 20, 2007
• National CLE Conference in Snowmass, CO, Labor & Employment Law Program, Jan.7, 2006. "Effective Trial Tactics."
• Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association, New Haven, CT April 5, 2006.
• Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Assoc., September 2002
• Natl. Employment Lawyers Assoc., Tri-State Conference, Princeton, N.J., February 2002
• Natl. Employment Lawyers Assoc., 13th Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, June 2002
• Maryland Bar Association, Employment Section, Annual Meeting Ocean City, MD, June 2001  
• Natl. Employment Lawyers Assoc., 11th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., June 2000
• Employment Law Trial Skills Conference, St. Petersburg, FL, July 1999
• Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Assoc., Regional Meeting, Framingham, MA, May 1999
• Natl. Employment Lawyers Assoc., 9th Annual Convention, Monterey, CA, June 1998
• Inns of Court, Employment Section, Montclair, NJ, September 1996
• Natl. Employment Lawyers Assoc., 6th Annual Convention, Waterville Valley, NH, June 1995

Trial Lawyers Associations

• D.C. Defense Lawyers Annual Conference, Bellagio, Las Vegas, October 6, 2007.
• "Winning Jury Strategies," sponsored by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Oct. 14, 2005.
• ABA Annual Meeting, Labor & Employment Committee Chair Meeting, Atlanta, GA, August 6, 2004.
• D.C. Bar Association, Litigation Section, "Litigation Strategies: Improving the Odds with Focus Groups and Voir Dire Strategies." May 25, 2004.
• D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Malpractice Seminar, March, 2004
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Justice Foundation, March, 2004
• ATLA-NJ Annual Meeting, Labor & Employment Section, Atlantic City, N.J., April 2003
• ABA Annual Meeting, Labor & Employment Committee Chair Meeting, Washington, D.C., August 2002
• ATLA, Medical Trial Skills College, Tempe, AZ, January 1998
• CTLA – Criminal Litigation Section, New Haven, CT, April 1998
• NITA, American Board of Trial Advocates, Hamden, CT, September 1997
• Massachusetts Trial Attorneys, February 1997
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, College of Evidence, June 1994

Publications:           

• “Improving the Odds: Using Mock Trials to Hone Strategies”  The Trial Lawyer, March/April 2001.
• “Asking the ‘why’ question: A simple fix for voir dire” New Jersey Lawyer, February 16, 2004.
• “Voir Dire the “Write” way - Questionnaires save Time, Money” New Jersey Lawyer, April 14, 2003.
• "Mock Trials as a Risk Tool” Risk and Insurance Magazine, June 2001.
• “Mastering Voir Dire in State or Federal Court" Connecticut Law Journal, November 2000.
• "Mastering Voir Dire" Trials and Tribulations, DRI Newsletter, Winter 2006 
• “Meaningful Voir Dire Made Possible with Short Juror Questionnaires”  Florida Bar News, November 15, 1996.
• “Seeing is Believing: Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence.” Florida Bar News: June,  1996.
• "Jury Research Makes The Difference" Employment Law 360,  10/25/07
• "Making The Most Out of Group Voir Dire" Employment Law 360, 10/31/07 
• "Take a Cold Hard Look: Is this the best we can do with jury selection? Baltimore Business Journal, April 05
• "Capturing Jurors’ Attention with Trial Exhibits" DRI Trial Tactics Newsletter, Fall 2007

• Please direct any inquiries to:

Carolyn S. Koch, J.D.

Jury Solutions, LLC
Phone: (703) 425-8611    Fax: (703) 425-8609
E-mail: ckoch@jurysolutions.com

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