About

Breanna Rosales is a Senior Trial Consultant with JuryScope, where she advises attorneys in high-stakes civil and criminal matters nationwide, including complex commercial disputes, intellectual property, employment, civil rights, and catastrophic injury matters. Drawing on her expertise in psychology and juror decision-making, Dr. Rosales helps attorneys translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling narratives that resonate in the jury box.

Dr. Rosales partners closely with attorneys to develop persuasive case themes, refine courtroom messaging, identify case vulnerabilities, and anticipate juror reactions. She specializes in designing and conducting research tailored to the unique needs of each trial team and case, including mock trials, mock bench trials, litigation focus groups, and large-group surveys. Synthesizing both qualitative and quantitative findings, she translates complex research into practical insights that inform litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Beyond pre-trial support, Dr. Rosales assists trial teams throughout all phases of litigation, including jury selection, in-court trial monitoring and strategy support, witness preparation, and the development and refinement of persuasive opening statements and closing arguments. She also conducts post-trial juror interviews to help teams evaluate trial themes, strategies, and jury deliberation dynamics. 

Dr. Rosales regularly publishes and presents on topics at the intersection of law and psychology. Her recent work includes “Punishing Goliath: Biased Juror Decision-Making Against Wealthy Defendants and Corporations” and “The 30-Second Verdict: Using Thin Slice Judgments to Evaluate Jurors’ First Impressions of Attorneys.”

Dr. Rosales earned her Ph.D. in Law and Psychology from Arizona State University, where her research focused on juror impression formation and decision-making in high-exposure civil trials. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, she graduated with honors from Centre College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. Based in Minnesota, Dr. Rosales works with trial teams in state and federal courts nationwide.