Law360, New York (June 12, 2017, 10:11 AM EDT) -- Merrie Jo Pitera is CEO of Litigation Insights Inc, a national, women-owned company with more than 23 years of experience conducting jury research, developing trial graphics and assisting counsel with jury selection and case presentation during trial proceedings. Pitera is a psychology and communications expert who specializes in complex litigation and trial consulting and has more than 27 years of experience in the field, affording her the experience to observe juror trends over the last three decades. In addition to being a jury specialist helping clients develop persuasive themes, Pitera also prepares witnesses for depositions, trials and congressional hearings. She is a frequent national and international speaker on jury behavior and witness prep methods. She routinely publishes articles in a variety of law journals on jury selection and trial preparation. Most recently, she co-authored a book entitled, "Storytelling for the Defense: The Defense Attorney's Courtroom Guide to Beating Plaintiffs at their Own Game."...