Episode #229 - Getting to Know Steve Wood, Ph.D.

Steve Wood, Ph.D. joins host Ava Hernandez to discuss his background and how he got into the litigation consulting business. Steve shares details on his education and his interest in how people make decisions which he applies to his role as a litigation consultant. Ava and Steve also talk about their fascination with how people behave and in particular how people's perspectives are influenced by their interactions with others especially within the context of the litigation process. Steve discusses the changes he has seen in litigation since he started as a litigation consultant and the aspects of litigation research that he finds the most fascinating. Lastly, Ava and Steve discuss the importance of humanity in the approach to litigation, even in an adversarial business.