RYAN WEAVER, Ph.D.

Senior Trial Consultant

RYAN WEAVER, Ph.D.

Senior Trial Consultant

Biography

Working in the communication field for over twenty years, Senior Consultant Ryan Weaver’s expertise includes principles of effective communication, framing persuasive appeals, and thematic and narrative development. Ryan specializes in facilitating jury research projects and analyzing juror data. Ryan has consulted on federal cases involving patent and trademark infringement, antitrust, and breach of contract.

Prior to working as a consultant, Ryan amassed extensive instructional experience in higher education, teaching courses on persuasion, media literacy, race, gender, propaganda, conflict management, and public address. Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Communication from The University of Kansas.

Chronology

2020-Present
Senior Trial Consultant, Laird Trial Consulting, L.L.C.
2019-2020
Trial Consultant, Laird Trial Consulting, L.L.C.
2009-2019
Instructor, University of Wisconsin