Magnus has restarted its live mock jury research programs with social distancing and COVID-19 guidelines. The adjustments have been many, but careful planning yielded good results. Contact David Fauss for more information.

Dr. Melissa Pigott received her certification from the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Mediator. Having completed her coursework and observations with some esteemed mediators, she is expanding her professional service offerings. Her certification adds to her tremendous experience as a trial consultant such that she is now offering mediation services, including as a... Read More

December 5, 2019: Dr. Melissa Pigott is presenting the continuing education program titled, Maximizing Voir Dire, to the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, 15th Judicial Circuit.

Thursday, November 14, Dr. Pigott will be participating in a panel discussion on Psychology of Juries at the Jacksonville Inns of Court.

Please join Dr. Pigott as she presents the Florida Bar’s first webinar. The webinar will focus on effective jury selection techniques including question development, listening techniques, and working with the court’s time and other constraints. You will enjoy and learn during this dynamic presentation. https://tfb.inreachce.com/Details/Information/8373450b-1dec-4125-83f6-3222cf6b7618

Dr. Melissa Pigott was a faculty member for The Florida Bar Association’s annual Advanced Trial Advocacy Seminar in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pigott’s participation was during the jury selection portion of the program, which included a lecture and a voir dire demonstration.  

Dr. Melissa Pigott presented “Let’s Go To Trial – You, Your Park & 12 Strangers.” at the World Water Park Association’s Annual meeting. The presentation was made on October 18, 2017 in West Palm Beach and she presented with Rudie Baldwin, Esq. of Amaro Baldwin LLP from Long Beach, California.

Dr. Pigott presented Utilizing Psychological Science in Litigation, for Rogers, Morris & Ziegler LLP, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Melissa Pigott presented 25 Common Mistakes Attorneys Make in Voir Dire at the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention at Boca Raton Resort and Club on June 23. https://www.floridabar.org/news/meetings/meetings001/

Dr. Melissa Pigott presented Utilizing Psychological Science in Litigation at the Broward County RIMS Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.