IMS Insights Podcast

Episode 21: The Post-COVID (Remote) Courtroom: Digital Bailiffs, Best Practices, and Perspectives on the Staying Power of the Remote Courtroom

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we are joined by guest Jeff Dahm, IMS Director of Trial Presentation and Technology, to discuss practical tips for preparing for remote courtroom hearings and events, the challenges and opportunities of virtual courtroom environments,  and the potential for sustained adoption of certain types of remote court events. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies ...

IMS Insights Episode 20: A Statistical Economics Expert's Best Practices for Expert Witness Engagements

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Charles D. Cowan of Analytic Focus to discuss the role of mentors in STEM fields like statistics and economics, and best practices for successful expert witness engagements. Dr. Cowan is an IMS Elite Expert and contributing thought leader, and the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Managing Member for the national statistics, finance, and economics consultancy, Analytic Focus.  With more than forty years of experience, Dr. Cowan ...

IMS Insights Episode 18: Tips From The "Hot Seat" For Remote Hearings And Events Amid COVID-19

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with trial presentation advisor Jeff Dahm about how the pandemic is shaping the role of "hot seat" advisors in litigation and remote hearings, and new standards for trial presentation amid COVID-19.  Jeff Dahm is an IMS Thought Leader and trusted trial presentation advisor to the firm’s top clients. Through more than two decades of managing courtroom presentations, he has worked on more than 200 trials, as well as on over 300 hearings, a...

IMS Insights Episode 17: Dr. Charles Cowan on COVID-19 Impacts to the CMBS Market

In this episode, we are joined by nationally-recognized statistical applications and economic investigations expert Dr. Charles D. Cowan about various factors for commercial litigators and in-house counsel to monitor related to the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities market in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Dr. Cowan is an IMS Elite Expert and contributing thought leader in a range of areas including economics and statistics. He serves as Chief Executive Officer and Co-Mana...

IMS Insights Podcast: Episode 16-How Attorneys Can Leverage Trial Presentation Consultants to Advance Cases Amid COVID-19

IMS Insights Episode 19: Best Practices of a Securities and Financial Services Expert Witness

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with Marti Murray about best practices for working as an expert witness, tips for attorneys working with expert witnesses in litigation, and the role of mentors - and how early-career professionals or young students can identify mentors in STEM fields like finance, securities, and banking.  Marti Murray is an IMS Elite Expert with over thirty-five years of experience in the financial services industry. She has acted as a court-appointed ...

IMS Insights Episode 15: Chris Ritter on Connecting Themes at Trial to Juror Types and Values

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with senior trial advisor G. Christopher Ritter about the core values that motivate jurors and about connecting themes at trial. Chris Ritter is a highly-sought senior trial advisor for the firm’s top clients seeking guidance and perspective on case theme development, persuasion graphics development, witness preparation, and focus group and mock trial research. Chris graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and actively tried c...

IMS Insights Episode 14: Leveraging Graphics and the Tools of Persuasion at Trial and in Remote Settings

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with trial strategy advisor Britta Stanton about the role graphics, tools, witnesses, and perspective play in being persuasive both in a traditional trial setting, and in virtual settings such as remote hearings. Britta Stanton is an IMS Thought Leader and trusted advisor to the firm’s top clients. An experienced trial lawyer with more than a dozen trial appearances and nearly twenty years of practice in state and federal venues, Britta ...

IMS Insights Episode 13: Expert Perspective on COVID-19 Threats for Private Equity

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with Marti Murray about how the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a unique generation of threats and opportunities for private equity (PE) funds, and what that means for litigators and for the greater economy. Marti Murray is an IMS Elite Expert with over thirty-five years of experience in the financial services industry. She has acted as a court-appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Receiver, held leadership positions at busine...

IMS Insights Episode 13: Leveraging Graphics and the Tools of Persuasion at Trial and in Remote Settings

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with trial strategy advisor Britta Stanton about the role graphics, tools, witnesses, and perspective play in being persuasive both in a traditional trial setting, and in virtual settings such as remote hearings. Britta Stanton is an IMS Thought Leader and trusted advisor to the firm’s top clients. An experienced trial lawyer with more than a dozen trial appearances and nearly twenty years of practice in state and federal venues, Britta ...

IMS Insights Episode 11: COVID-19 Analysts' Briefing On Litigation Impacts

To better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the commercial litigation community, IMS ExpertServices conducted analysis and gathered input during the first half of April from more than 400 attorneys, in-house counsel, experts, and stakeholders throughout the commercial litigation community.  In this special podcast feature, you'll hear commentary from the April 30 Analysts Briefing hosted by IMS on the study's top findings and other key trends for commercial litigators, with ...

IMS Insights Episode 12: Chris Ritter on Juror Core Values and Behavioral Economics at Trial

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with senior trial advisor G. Christopher Ritter about juror core values and behavioral economics at trial. Chris Ritter is a highly-sought senior trial advisor for the firm’s top clients seeking guidance and perspective on case theme development, persuasion graphics development, witness preparation, and focus group and mock trial research. Chris graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and actively tried cases for nearly fiftee...

IMS Insights Episode 10: The Role of Perspective in Advancing Persuasion at Trial and in Virtual Settings

In this episode of the IMS Insights podcast, we speak with trial strategy advisor Britta Stanton about how attorneys can leverage the tools of persuasion at trial and in virtual settings. Britta Stanton is an IMS Thought Leader and trusted trial strategy advisor to the firm’s top clients. An experienced trial lawyer with more than a dozen trial appearances and nearly twenty years of practice in state and federal venues, Britta has also advised clients on hundreds of cases and trials. She h...

IMS Insights Episode 9: Rudhir Krishtel On Mindfulness and Wellness for Attorneys Amid COVID-19

In this episode, Rudhir Krishtel joins us to share guidance on mindfulness and wellness for attorneys. He also provides tips and strategies to help with adjustments for those balancing the intense demands of a legal career during the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Rudhir Krishtel is a certified Co-Active Coach and facilitator, focusing on workplace wellness and intensity. Many lawyers struggle with stress and lack of purpose in their practice. As a former lawyer, Rudhir coaches cl...

IMS Insights Episode 9: Rudhir Krishtel On Mindfulness and Wellness for Attorneys Amid COVID-19

In this episode, Rudhir Krishtel joins us to share guidance on mindfulness and wellness for attorneys. He also provides tips and strategies to help with adjustments for those balancing the intense demands of a legal career during the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Rudhir Krishtel is a certified Co-Active Coach and facilitator, focusing on workplace wellness and intensity. Many lawyers struggle with stress and lack of purpose in their practice. As a former lawyer, Rudhir coaches cl...

IMS Insights Episode 8: How Trends in Cloud Computing and IoT are Impacting the COVID-19 Response and Forging a New Generation of Antitrust Issues

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with Dr. Edwin Hernandez about how trends in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are shaping the COVID-19 response and forging a new generation of antitrust issues. Dr. Hernandez has been retained as an expert witness and consultant for IMS clients on several matters. He has expertise in several areas including wireless networking and communication, personal area networking, multimedia streamin...

IMS Insights Episode 8 How Trends in Cloud Computing and IoT are Impacting the COVID-19 Response and Forging a New Generation of Antitrust Issues

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we speak with Dr. Edwin Hernandez about how trends in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are shaping the COVID-19 response and forging a new generation of antitrust issues. Dr. Hernandez has been retained as an expert witness and consultant for IMS clients on several matters. He has expertise in several areas including wireless networking and communication, personal area networking, multimedia streamin...

Episode 7- How is #MeToo Changing the Landscape of Corporate Responsibility and Commercial Litigation?

IMS client and Quinn Emanuel Partner, Manisha Sheth, joins us in this IMS Insights Podcast discussion as we delve into how the #MeToo movement is effecting corporate responsibility for employers and business leaders, and how the movement is shaping areas of commercial litigation. Sheth, who served as lead attorney on one of the most high-profile cases during the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) crisis now serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Litigation Prac...

IMS Insights Episode 7: How is #MeToo Changing the Landscape of Corporate Responsibility and Commercial Litigation?

IMS client and Quinn Emanuel Partner, Manisha Sheth, joins us in this IMS Insights Podcast discussion as we delve into how the #MeToo movement is effecting corporate responsibility for employers and business leaders, and how the movement is shaping areas of commercial litigation. Sheth, who served as lead attorney on one of the most high-profile cases during the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) crisis now serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Litigation Prac...

Why have Quinn Emanuel and Manisha Sheth Launched the first BigLaw #MeToo Practice Group?

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with Quinn Emanuel Partner, Manisha Sheth, to explore what led her to return private practice in the firm to lead a #MeToo practice group, from public service in the New York Attorney General’s Office. Sheth, who served as lead attorney on one of the most high-profile cases during the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) crisis now serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Litigation Practice and its Sexual Ha...

IMS Insights Episode 6: Why have Quinn Emanuel and Manisha Sheth Launched the first BigLaw #MeToo Practice Group?

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with Quinn Emanuel Partner, Manisha Sheth, to explore what led her to return private practice in the firm to lead a #MeToo practice group, from public service in the New York Attorney General’s Office. Sheth, who served as lead attorney on one of the most high-profile cases during the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) crisis now serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Litigation Practice and its Sexual Ha...

Episode 6- Why have Quinn Emanuel and Manisha Sheth Launched the first BigLaw #MeToo Practice Group?

In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with Quinn Emanuel Partner, Manisha Sheth, to explore what led her to return private practice in the firm to lead a #MeToo practice group, from public service in the New York Attorney General’s Office. Sheth, who served as lead attorney on one of the most high-profile cases during the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) crisis now serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Litigation Practice and its Sexual Ha...

Episode 5- A Deeper Look Into the World of Electric Vehicles

We sit down with Dr. Bill Bysinger, an expert from the IMS network, who has recently launched a company focused on the power management systems within Electric Vehicles, to discuss the potential roadblocks this industry can face, and it's pertinence within the world of complex litigation.

IMS Insights Episode 5: A Deeper Look Into the World of Electric Vehicles

We sit down with Dr. Bill Bysinger, an expert from the IMS network, who has recently launched a company focused on the power management systems within Electric Vehicles, to discuss the potential roadblocks this industry can face, and it's pertinence within the world of complex litigation. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become...

IMS Insights Episode 4: The Evolution of Technology in the World of Healthcare

We sit down with Dr. Bill Bysinger, an expert from the IMS network, who provides executive-level consulting to healthcare and technology companies. We discuss trends in the industry towards patients taking more responsibility for their healthcare and health data, new care treatment models, as well as technological advances in medical decision making. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more t...

Episode 4- The Evolution of Technology in the World of Healthcare

We sit down with Dr. Bill Bysinger, an expert from the IMS network, who provides executive-level consulting to healthcare and technology companies. We discuss trends in the industry towards patients taking more responsibility for their healthcare and health data, new care treatment models, as well as technological advances in medical decision making.

IMS Insights Episode 3: Monitoring Antitrust Matters in the World of Data Sharing

In this episode fo the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with an expert from our network, Dr. Edwin Hernandez, to discuss the growing industry of cloud computing and data sharing, as well as potential litigation roadblocks these industries may face in the future.

IMS Insights Episode 3: Monitoring Antitrust Matters in the World of Data Sharing

In this episode fo the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with an expert from our network, Dr. Edwin Hernandez, to discuss the growing industry of cloud computing and data sharing, as well as potential litigation roadblocks these industries may face in the future. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your lega...

Episode 3- Monitoring Antitrust Matters in the World of Data Sharing

In this episode fo the IMS Insights Podcast, we sit down with an expert from our network, Dr. Edwin Hernandez, to discuss the growing industry of cloud computing and data sharing, as well as potential litigation roadblocks these industries may face in the future.

Episode 2- The Future of STEM and Aerospace Engineering

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Magdy Attia, a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and we discuss the current state of the STEM industries, and the future of where the industries are going, along with potential litigation roadblocks for these industries.

IMS Insights Episode 2: The Future of STEM and Aerospace Engineering

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Magdy Attia, a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and we discuss the current state of the STEM industries, and the future of where the industries are going, along with potential litigation roadblocks for these industries. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consult...

IMS Insights Episode 1: An Aerospace Engineering Expert Witness's Best Practices

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Magdy Attia, a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, an a long-time subject matter expert with trial experience. Our discussion centers around the aerospace engineering industry, as well as best practices of an expert witness in complex, commercial litigation. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in...

Episode 1- An Aerospace Engineering Expert Witness's Best Practices

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Magdy Attia, a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, an a long-time subject matter expert with trial experience. Our discussion centers around the aerospace engineering industry, as well as best practices of an expert witness in complex, commercial litigation.