Multigenerational Juries: Trial Strategy Tips for Navigating Differences Without Underestimating Shared Motivators

Mr. Clark has litigated on behalf of employers in both state and federal court, and in jurisdictions across the country. His representation has included both single-plaintiff and class-action cases. Additionally, Mr. Clark has achieved positive results for clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings. He also counsels employers in such crucial areas as employee-handbook development and workplace policies and procedures, and he has overseen internal workplace investigations.

Ms. Graves is the Director of Attorney Advancement for the law firm Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP, where she leads the firm’s executive coaching and career advising program. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal industry, including as a BigLaw litigator, former federal prosecutor, and practice management leader for two AmLaw 25 firms, and brings deep experience in helping law firms and practice leaders determine how best to grow, support, and develop legal talent in ways that also drive firm performance. In her law firm management roles, Ms. Graves has worked across functions from talent and practice management to operations and innovation, most recently led firmwide initiatives in executive coaching, leadership development, career advising, AI adoption and strategy. She earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Virginia, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Dr. McDonald uses social science to identify the factors that effect and influence juror decision-making in the courtroom. She has critically analyzed data produced in over 100 mock jury studies conducted nationwide and translates the findings revealed in each jury study to offer insight and understanding to counsel about the way trial jurors will likely view the case. Dr. McDonald provides strategic implications and recommendations to refine and effectively communicate case strategy and key case concepts.