Meet Christina
Bridging Psychology and Law with Expert Research, Insight, and a Passion for Problem Solving
A PhD-level social scientist with expertise in the intersection of psychology and law. Experienced in consulting, research, and education across various sectors. Skilled in simplifying complex information in ways that supports clear decision-making. Avid researcher with a mastery of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis.
Proven track record in grant writing and project management. An outdoor enthusiast and dog lover who believes in the power of a good coffee and a chocolate chip cookie.
Meet Christina
Bridging Psychology and Law with Expert Research, Insight, and a Passion for Problem-Solving.
A PhD-level social scientist with dual expertise in psychology and law, experienced in consulting, research, and education across various sectors. Skilled in simplifying complex information for clear decision-making, with strengths in quantitative and qualitative analysis, grant writing, and project management. An outdoor enthusiast and dog lover who believes in the power of a good coffee and a chocolate chip cookie.
I work with trial attorneys on high-risk cases to develop memorable case themes and narratives that are persuasive and help jurors understand complex evidence and the law they are asked to apply to reach a verdict.
I apply my expertise in judgment and decision making, empirical research, and 25+ years of consulting experience to help bridge communication between trial attorneys and jurors and other dispute decision makers. This work can also help trial teams make more informed decisions about pursuing litigation versus settlement.
I have consulted on a broad range of cases, in both state and federal courts across the U.S. This has included work on both the plaintiff and defense side. The areas of litigation have included contract disputes, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, insurance disputes, estate and trust disputes, white collar crime, product liability, patent/IP disputes, medical malpractice and legal malpractice litigation.
In addition, I have experience consulting on MDL cases.
About Me
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PhD in Social Psychology (Northwestern University); Master of Legal Studies (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
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Experienced consultant, researcher, and educator
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Experience in legal, business, government, academic, and
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Skilled in quantitative & qualitative research and analysis
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Extensive experience summarizing complex information in written, oral, and graphic formats to assist laypersons with comprehension and decision making
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Adept project manager
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Successful grant writer
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Problem-solving mindset
Education
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PhD, Social Psychology, Northwestern University
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Master of Legal Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professional Affiliations &
Leadership Positions
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American Society of Trial Consultants
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American Psychology-Law Society
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Past Executive Committee member
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Committee member re update of Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
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American Psychological Association
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Law & Human Behavior – past editorial board member
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National Science Foundation – past grant reviewer
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Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (in conjunction with the Medical College of Wisconsin) - past merit grant reviewer
My Approach
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Collaborative
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Attentive
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Diligent
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Detail-oriented while mindful of how the details fit into the "big picture"
Education
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PhD, Social Psychology, Northwestern University
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Master of Legal Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Education
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PhD, Social Psychology, Northwestern University
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Master of Legal Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professional Affiliations &
Leadership Positions
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American Society of Trial Consultants
-
American Psychology-Law Society
-
Past Executive Committee member
-
Committee member re update of Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
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American Psychological Association
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Law & Human Behavior – past editorial board member
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National Science Foundation – past grant reviewer
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Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (in conjunction with the Medical College of Wisconsin) - past merit grant reviewer
My Approach
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Collaborative
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Attentive
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Diligent
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Detail-oriented while mindful of how the details fit into the "big picture"