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After law school, Curt returned home to practice with his father, Bill Fenley, and his partner, Herman Bate, and to build the firm's litigation practice. For over 30 years, Curt has focused his practice in civil trial litigation, with over 120 case tried to a jury verdict. The vast majority of his cases have been in 18-wheeler/automobile and employment defense litigation. His success has been recognized by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates, Texas Super Lawyers and International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Dr. Marissa Beyers is CEO and Senior Jury Consultant of Trial Behavior Consulting. She heads Trial Behavior’s Los Angeles office.   Marissa is a social psychologist recognized for her expertise in developing winning strategies, including in jury selection, pre-trial research, witness preparation, courtroom communication and graphics.  She combines training in statistics with expert knowledge of qualitative research methods and analysis.

Mark McKinnon is a political advisor, reform advocate, media columnist and television producer. He is the creator, executive producer, and co-host of Showtime's Emmy-nominated documentary series "The Circus" -- the longest running, most watched unscripted show in the history of the network now in its eighth season.