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Sonia
Chopra, Ph.D.
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As a trial consultant, Sonia Chopra designs, implements
and analyzes focus groups and trial simulations for both civil and criminal
cases, and assists attorneys with case analysis and jury selection. She
is highly skilled in examining and appraising potential juror bias through
community attitude surveys, media content analysis, and voir dire. Dr.
Chopra is experienced working with both trial attorneys and witnesses
on their communication and persuasion skills. She has also interviewed
hundreds of jurors following verdicts.
With a Ph.D. in Psychology and Law from Simon Fraser University and a
Masters in Litigation Science from the University of Kansas, Dr. Chopra
has conducted experimental research and presented numerous papers on juror
comprehension of judicial instructions, juror stress, jury deliberation,
and methodological issues with simulation research.
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