Keely Duke Interviewed about the Credibility Trap: What Undermines Juror Trust
February 13, 2026
Keely Duke was recently interviewed about credibility by Chris Dominic of IMS Legal Strategies. Video link below.
“It shows up in every trial. In fact, we just received a defense verdict in Juneau, Alaska, and the foreperson told us that the jury found our trial team exactly that, credible.
There’s a fine line between strong advocacy and overselling a case. From our clients’ perspective, this matters because jurors aren’t just listening to what we say — they’re constantly judging whether they trust us. The fastest way to lose ground is to push an argument that doesn’t quite hold up or to let a witness come across as anything other than real.
Whether it’s preparing a corporate representative or executive or shaping a defense narrative, our goal is the same: Give jurors something they can believe in and feel good about standing behind their decision.
Thanks, IMS Legal Strategies, for a great conversation.”
