Ms. Watkins Yearwood delivers expert assistance in theme development, jury selection, witness preparation and conducting pre-trial and trial research, including mock trial, focus group and shadow jury research. Amber draws upon her training in data analysis, understanding of human psychology, and significant trial experience to distill research findings into key lessons for trial teams. She excels at leveraging research into successful trial strategies.
Amber has selected numerous juries in both civil and criminal matters, including high exposure tort claims and capital trials, and is skilled at coaching attorneys in voir dire techniques. She has also worked closely alongside counsel to prepare witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, including defendants facing charges of fraud and murder. She has worked on a wide range of cases, including complex contract, product liability, catastrophic injury, securities, intellectual property and criminal trials.
Amber received her B.A. in Psychology with an emphasis on socio-cultural studies from Michigan State University. She was a nationally accomplished intercollegiate debater and has coached hundreds of students in debate preparation and oral persuasion. Her competitive debate experience has proved invaluable in crafting persuasive arguments and trial themes.
While studying psychology at Michigan State, Amber won an internship as an advocate for domestic violence survivors. As an intern, she worked with survivors to help them develop independent resource strategies and tutored other interns in interpersonal dynamics and effective communication