We are pleased to share that Focus Litigation Consulting Founder and Senior Trial Consultant, Dr. Geri Fischman, was recently quoted in New York Magazine’s The Cut in the article “Ghislaine’s New Hair Shows She’s Still Obsessed with Power.”
In the feature, Dr. Fischman provides expert analysis on the strategic role of visual presentation and nonverbal communication in post-conviction contexts, including appeals and clemency efforts. Her commentary highlights how behavioral science principles inform legal strategy, particularly in high-visibility cases. As she explains, when an individual is seeking relief, every aspect of public presentation can carry psychological significance.
Dr. Fischman notes the importance of minimizing behaviors that may be perceived as indignant or entitled, emphasizing that individuals in these circumstances should project composure, humility, and neutrality to create psychological distance from prior associations and narratives. These insights reflect core principles used in trial consulting and litigation consulting, where perception, credibility, and psychological framing can materially influence legal outcomes.
The full article is available here: https://www.thecut.com/article/ghislaines-new-hair-shows-shes-still-obsessed-with-power.html
At Focus Litigation Consulting, we specialize in applying behavioral science to litigation consulting and trial consulting engagements involving complex legal matters. From jury research (mock trials and focus groups) and witness preparation to high-stakes reputation strategy, our work is grounded in the understanding that perception, credibility, and psychology meaningfully influence legal outcomes.
We are proud to contribute informed, research-based perspectives to national discussions at the intersection of law, strategy, and human behavior.
