July 26, 2023 Congrats to Cecily Kaffer, Setara Ozan, Ben Kahn, and the entire trial team from The Kullman Firm on their defense jury verdict in Federal Ct in Houston for Schlumberger. This was a gender discrimination and retaliation matter with a lot of moving parts. Yet, these professionals helped the jury focus on the key issues and get it right. It was a pleasure and a privilege for the Bloom team to play a role in this success story. Also, big kudos to Emily McDonald, PhD for helping pick another great jury.
May 18, 2021 Congrats to Jason Dennis, Greg Brassfield, and the entire trial team from Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP on their $3M jury verdict in Dallas in a dispute involving fiduciary duty and contract issues among family members. The emotional dynamics embedded in these cases, where family member are litigating, always presents an extra challenge for jurors to sort through in order to focus on what is fair. But there is always a key decision-driver, and it is no surprise that the professionals at LPHS were strategic in their approach, making it easy for this jury to get it right. And kudos to my colleague Emily McDonald for helping pick yet another winning jury and providing insight. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play a role in this success story. Lastly, thanks to the jury for its time and service as well as Judge Purdy and her staff.
January 13,2021 Jason Bloom and Emily McDonald present, “Implicit Bias: Considerations for the Courtroom” at the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section CLE (webcast).
March 10, 2017 Dr. Emily McDonald presented “The Dallas Jury: What Are They Thinking” at the Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills CLE in Dallas, TX.
December 2, 2016 Congrats to Murray Camp, Mark Caldwell, Sarah Toraason and the trial team from Burdette Rice on for a total victory in a probate court will contest. These dedicated litigators worked hard to sucessfully execute a trial theme for their clients that made sense and clearly resonated with Collin County jurors. We are proud and privileged to have played a small role in their success story.
October 9, 2013 Alison Bennett and Emily McDonald present “Building Rapport In The Courtroom” at Locke Lord
Alison Bennett and Emily McDonald present “Building Rapport In The Courtroom” CLE to Locke Lord.
May 31, 2013 Congratulations to Alison Bennett and Emily McDonald for receiving the Pro Bone Award at the ASTC Conference.
Bloom Strategic Consulting would like to congratulate Alison Bennett & Emily McDonald, recipients of the 2012 ASTC Pro Bono Award, for their work on the Dallas-Fort Worth ASTC Pro Bono Initiative, including work for the Human Rights Initiative of North Dallas and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Ms. Bennett and Dr. McDonald were recognized by their peers […]
May 22, 2013 Alison Bennett and Emily McDonald presents “Beyond the Verdict: Top Ten Jury Decision-Making Mysteries Revealed” at Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail & Shank in Dallas.
Beyond the Verdict: Top Ten Jury Decision-Making Mysteries Revealed This CLE examines the jury decision-making process, offering insights leading to more effective persuasion and better results in the courtroom. The role and impact of judges on the jury decision-making process will also be addressed, along with trial-tested tips for both civil and criminal trial attorneys.
May 17, 2013 Alison Bennett and Emily McDonald presents “Beyond the Verdict: Top Ten Jury Decision-Making Mysteries Revealed” at Walters Balido & Crain in Dallas.
Beyond the Verdict: Top Ten Jury Decision-Making Mysteries Revealed Examines the jury decision-making process, offering insights leading to more effective persuasion and better results in the courtroom. The role and impact of judges on the jury decision-making process will also be addressed, along with trial-tested tips for both civil and criminal trial attorneys.