[blindLaw] Requesting feedback on experience from blind trial attorneys

[Nikki Singh]

Hi All!

I have a modest call for experiences, thoughts, and anecdotes. A law
student at American, Amanda Bailey, copied here, is writing a paper for
school that considers blindness in the law. One of the aspects she wants to
learn more about is the actual experience direct from blind and visually
impaired trial attorneys: how do you command a courtroom, engage with a
jury (like during a closing argument), evaluate visual evidence (like
photos), assess the credibility or demeanor of a witness (on the stand or
during a deposition)? Amanda would like to talk to people beyond the two
blind attorneys she already knows in person, so I am requesting that if you
have trial advocacy experience, please consider dropping her a quick note
at ab6085a at american.edu or setting up time for an interview or short
call--whatever works with your schedule. Note that the paper is due August
10, so contact by next week would be appreciated, but Amanda can be
flexible!

This is a great topic that has not received much treatment in the academic
space. The research would really benefit from the perspective of actual
blind trial attorneys. Plus, Amanda is super nice and fun, so the interview
should be a good time. If you have any material that you want to share or
if you have any questions, please get in touch! Many thanks!

Sincerely,
Nikki