Mary Madison Eagle, PhD
Senior Trial Consultant
About
Mary Madison Eagle is a Senior Trial Consultant with JuryScope. Dr. Eagle is a forensic psychologist and has served as an expert witness in both criminal and civil litigation in multiple courtrooms throughout the state of Texas. Aside from being in the courtroom, both to testify and offer assistance to attorneys in examining witnesses, Dr. Eagle has frequently worked with attorneys to prepare witnesses for depositions and testimony for trials across the country. Dr. Eagle has consulted on numerous cases and has run dozens of research studies, including mock trials and litigation focus groups. Dr. Eagle is also experienced in selecting juries.
Dr. Eagle has also led and participated in several research projects aimed at gaining a better understanding of juror attitudes and behavior. She has also presented on various topics related to trial consulting including presentations on virtual mock trials and on “post-Covid” juror characteristics.
Dr. Eagle’s background as a clinical and forensic psychologist who has testified in many cases herself provides a unique and valuable perspective to witness preparation, both for depositions and trial testimony. Her experience in experimental design is helpful in designing mock trials and focus groups so that clients can get the most out of pre-trial research. She also uses her clinical training to assist attorneys in crafting arguments that will be persuasive to jurors.
Dr. Eagle is a licensed psychologist in Arkansas, New York and Texas. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development, Spanish, and Psychology. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Houston and completed her clinical internship at NYU Langone Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Following her internship, Dr. Eagle completed a year of specialty training in forensic psychology through a fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Eagle is based in Texas.