Lessons from a Jury Trial – Part 1
I had the privilege of being the foreperson on a medical malpractice trial in June 2024. Based on the expressions of most of the people during voir dire, “privilege” wasn’t the first word that was on their mind. Once selected, however, the countenance of the chosen changed dramatically. From the case summary we heard, the stakes were high. If the two defendants were found guilty, they would be financially burdened,…