Gil Calvillo, Ph.D.
Senior Jury Consultant & Communications Coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgilcalvillo/
About The Lecturer
Dr. Gil Calvillo is a highly regarded, nationally recognized jury consultant with over 25 years of experience picking juries, preparing witnesses, and conducting mock trial research. Gil is retained by individuals, public and private companies, foreign entities, government agencies, financial institutions, and insurance carriers, many of which are part of the Fortune 100.
A neuroscientist and former National Institutes of Health research fellow in clinical neuropsychology, Gil brings a scientific advantage to his practice. His razor-sharp assessment skills and ability to detect malingering and juror bias were honed from the hundreds of neuropsychological, personality, and forensic evaluations he performed beginning in early graduate school. Gil’s rigorous clinical training in cognitive behavioral and dynamic therapy accounts for his master class skill at preparing persuasive witnesses and coaching C-suite executives.
Gil is a highly principled and ethical consultant who believes that litigation is war and therefore protecting his clients and their confidentiality is his number one priority. He is a fierce advocate for marginalized, vulnerable people who don’t have a voice. Furthermore, Gil believes that everyone has a right to due process regardless of gender, race, color of skin, ethnicity, culture, immigration status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Gil’s pro-bono work involves advocating for people of color, individuals with mental illness, dependent and disabled adults, homeless families, and senior citizens.
Practice Area(s)
Other
Publications
“The Art and Science of Persuasion in Patent Trials: Cognitive Concepts and Strategies to Consider.” White paper submission for the Practising Law Institute Patent Litigation 2014, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. November 2014.
“Fact or Fiction in Jury Trials: Cognitive Concepts and Strategies to Consider.” White paper submission for the Practising Law Institute Patent Litigation 2011. New York, NY. November 2011.
“Is Hiring a Jury Consultant a Necessary Defense Cost?” White paper submission for the American Bar Association’s 16th Annual Insurance Coverage Committee Mid-Year Program, Marina Del Rey, CA. March 2008.
“Building Strategic Defenses in § 1983 Cases through Jury Research and Trial Consulting.” White paper submission for the Defense Research Institute’s Annual Conference on Civil Rights and Government Tort Liability, Scottsdale, AZ. January 2008.
“Media-Conscious Jurors Expect Court to be Live Show.” San Francisco Daily Journal, Authored by Adam Gorlick, December 24, 2007.
“Terror Attacks Raising New Issues for Trial Consultants – Arab-Americans postpone cases for fear of prejudice.” Los Angeles Business Journal. October 15, 2001.
Education
B.A., Psychology California State University, Long Beach
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology University of Vermont
National Institutes of Health Minority Research Fellow, Clinical Neuropsychology Neuropsychiatric Institute UCLA School of Medicine
