Edward Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz has 20 years of experience and has worked on hundreds of cases in jurisdictions throughout the United States. Dr. Schwartz focuses on using game

theory and decision theory with the real-world insights of social psychology to gain a complete picture of how people process, analyze, and retain information to evaluate and decide important cases. In his role, Dr. Schwartz will use quantitative and qualitative analyses of pretrial jury research studies to provide clients with actionable feedback on case themes, strategies, evidence, witnesses, and presentation. Further, he will regularly work with clients to provide early case assessment consulting, advise on trial strategies, prepare witnesses, and assist with jury selection.

Dr. Schwartz is regularly asked to provide insight on jury trials in the national media, having been interviewed by CNN, the Associated Press, the New York Times and many regional news outlets. Dr. Schwartz has published numerous articles about the American jury system in law reviews and peer-reviewed journals and has taught about juries and jury trials to undergraduates and law students at Harvard, Yale and Boston Universities. Dr. Schwartz has a Ph.D. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Studies in Law from Yale Law School.

Dr. Eric Rudich, a partner at Blueprint Trial Consulting, commented, “As a litigation consultant, it was immediately apparent that Edward is a brilliant litigation tactician. We are extremely excited to have Edward work to continue our mission to help our clients obtain favorable outcomes for their important litigation matters. Edward is a key addition to our team as we continue to expand.”

Speaking about his move to Blueprint Trial Consulting, Dr. Schwartz commented, “I am extremely excited to be joining the team at Blueprint. Under the leadership of Eric Rudich and Chad Graf, the company has excelled at blending exacting standards with innovative technology to deliver excellent value to its clients. I know that my clients are going to love working with my new colleagues at Blueprint.”

Education

• Ph.D. Stanford University (1988 — 1992)
• BA Yale University (1983 — 1987)
• High School Diploma Boston Latin School (1979 — 1983)

Companies

• Partner/Senior Litigation Consultant Blueprint Trial Consulting (2020)
• Jury Consultant DecisionQuest (2014 — 2020)
• Jury Consultant TrialGraphix (2012 — 2014)
• Member and Former Chair of Pro Bono Publico Committee American Society of Trial Consultants (2004 — 2013)
• Disseminator of knowledge and witticisms The Jury Box Blog (2005 — 2012)
• Jury Behavior Consultant Edward P. Schwartz Consulting (2003 — 2012)
• Adjunct Professor of Law Boston University School of Law (2002 — 2009)
• Columnist for Lawyers USA Lawyers Weekly (2005 — 2007)
• Visiting Associate Professor Yale University, Dept. of Political Science (2001 — 2002)