Carolyn Robbins Jury Simulations Inc.
Nationwide Jury Research Services Since1988
Carolyn Robbins Manley, Ph.D
Principal & Senior Litigation Consultant
Dr. Manley obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University, and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Manley began her career as a Jury Consultant at Decision Research in Boston, Massachusetts, assisting with the organization and analysis of both legal and marketing-oriented focus groups. In 1987, she joined Trial Consultants in Miami, Florida as an associate. In 1988, she founded CRJSI. Since then, she has conducted over 1,000 focus groups and mock trials. She played a pivotal role in the civil jury trial against Scott Rothstein and his $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, one of the largest fraud cases in American history, conducting jury research, jury selection and monitoring throughout the trial. She also has conducted jury research in many high-profile trials that resulted in ground-breaking and president-setting verdicts. From personal injury and wrongful death to real estate litigation, to intellectual property, product liability, premises liability, bad faith litigation and fraud, she has done it all. With over 4 decades of nationwide experience, she brings a vast knowledge of juror behavior, persuasive techniques and recommendations to improve all aspects of trial.
Brian Cummins
Trial Tech & Audio/Visual Services
Brian Cummins attended the University of Miami School of Communication and is a co-founder of Champion Legal Graphics & Video, a litigation consulting firm specializing in trial presentation and video solutions for attorneys. Over his 3 decades in the legal graphics industry, Cummins has gained extensive knowledge of both Plaintiff and Defense practices. He is in charge of videography and remote communications during focus groups and mock trials, and also offers trial tech services for both jury research and in-court sessions.
Juli Platt
Associate Consultant
Ms. Platt has been with CRJSI since 2015. She received a B.A. from Tufts University and an M.S. from Boston University’s College of Communication. Ms. Platt has worked as a graphic artist and graphics director for CNN, ESPN and NBC. Her expertise in graphics helps bring to the table a keen ability to assist attorneys with improving their communication skills with their trial performance, but with the design of all visual evidence and animations.
Karen Morton
Associate Consultant
Ms. Morton has been with CRJSI since 2012. She obtained her B.A. from Duke University and her J.D. from the University of Virginia. She also has an extensive background with the Miami-Dade County public school system and the PTA community. Her legal background, combined with her understanding of communication and organizational skills, allows her to help attorneys effectively persuade jurors.
Deborah Thaler
Associate Consultant
Ms. Thaler has been with CRJSI since 2010. She obtained her B.A. from Mount Holyoke and her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, serving as the law review editor. Her experience as a trial lawyer contributes to the design of practical mock trials and relevant jury research analysis.
Jodi Prohofsky, Ph.D
Mock Jury Recruiter & Analyst
Dr. Prohofsky obtained her B.S. from the University of Florida and her Ph.D. in Human and Social Systems from Nova Southeastern University. She previously worked in the Behavioral Health and Wellness divisions of Cigna and Walmart. As a published author, Dr. Prohofsky brings her keen sense of story-telling to the table, assisting attorneys in crafting compelling, yet interesting and persuasive opening and closing statements.
Fabio Cicogna
Trial Tech & Audio/Visual Services
Fabio Cicogna is a veteran trial tech who has worked in the legal presentation industry since 1997. He specializes in hot-seat trial support, mock trial videography, demonstrative design, opening and closing presentations, mediation presentations, trial technology, video damages interviews, and Day-in-the-Life documentaries. His experience includes major and high-profile litigation, including the Surfside condominium collapse litigation, which resulted in a settlement exceeding $1 billion for victims and their families.