S1E22 - When Bad Data Hurts Good Cases: A Wake-up Call for Trial Teams

Data strategy has transformed from a strategic edge to a fundamental professional duty for civil plaintiff trial teams, requiring a deep understanding of data quality, governance, and proactive bias avoidance to fulfill ethical obligations. The rapid evolution of predictive legal technology demands attorneys develop new competencies to prevent strategic missteps and potential malpractice while pursuing justice for their clients.

• The "data deluge" has created both opportunities and risks as digital evidence becomes increasingly complex and voluminous
• Predictive legal technology now impacts case valuation, jury selection, settlement strategy, and witness preparation
• Locally-specific data is essential - nation...