Dr. Michelle Ward Trial Consulting
Design Your Best Case
Pick Your Best Jury
Trust Your Prepared Witnesses
Dr. Michelle Ward Trial Consulting
Design Your Best Case
Pick Your Best Jury
Trust Your Prepared Witnesses
Michelle Ward, Ph.D - clinical Neuroscientist
Neuroscience Expertise for High-Stakes Trials
Dr. Michelle Ward has over 20 years of experience as a trial consultant for high-profile clients and Fortune 100 companies. She lends her expertise in criminal matters, complex intellectual property, product liability, antitrust, medical malpractice, environmental, and commercial litigation. Some of her notable civil litigation clients include Michael Bloomberg, DuPont, Philip Morris, 3M, and Motorola. Michelle has assisted with some of the nation's most high profile criminal trials, such as Phillip Spector, Casey Anthony, and A$AP Rocky.
Dr. Ward has an extensive background in multivariate statistical analysis, which she uses to merge qualitative and quantitative jury research. Whether developing statistically based juror risk profiles to identify jurors for cause and peremptory strikes, or applying qualitative analyses to develop case stories and themes, her contributions have real world results for her clients. She devotes unique attention to witness preparation as an indispensable element of any case.
As a specialist in criminal behavior and jury research, Dr. Ward has appeared as a commentator or host for Dr. Oz, Katie Couric, Dr. Drew, Extra!, Crime Watch Daily, TruTV, HLN, and CNN. She has also produced and hosted over 70 episodes of original content for the Investigation Discovery Network.
Michelle received her Ph.D. in Clinical Neuroscience (Psychology) from the University of Southern California.
Testimonials
Tacopina Seigel Criminal Trial Lawyers
Michelle was an invaluable asset throughout our A$AP Rocky trial. She brought a rare combination of talent, deep experience, and sharp strategic insight – not only to jury selection but also to our overall preparation and decision-making. Beyond her expertise, what truly set Michelle apart was her passion and unwavering commitment to our team. In all my decades of practice, I have never encountered a jury consultant who cared so deeply, contributed so significantly, and added such immense value. There is no doubt that her guidance played a key role in Rocky’s acquittal, and I am equally certain that any litigator would benefit tremendously from her counsel, wisdom, and dedication. - Chad Siegel
Bennett, Bigelow, & Leedom
Michelle is a miracle worker. We've relied on her time over time to help prepare our most challenging witnesses and she's always delivered above and beyond. If you're going to trial and you have the opportunity to work with her, you'll be putting your best case forward. - Jennifer Crisera, Vice President, Bennett, Bigelow, & Leedom
Decision Analysis
I've had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ward for many years as a colleague and mentor. She is exceptionally skilled at understanding the humanity inherent in each case and how to message core themes in ways that really impact outcomes. - Richard Gabriel, CEO Decision Analysis