TRIAL BY DATA (TBD) | The Academic Engine
Academic Rigor. Built into the Code.
We don’t just collect data; we ensure it meets the highest possible standards of scientific validity. To guarantee our methodology is right, our team includes Trial by Data (TBD), an elite unit of the world’s foremost academic experts in jury psychology and legal decision-making.
Operating as an independent scientific advisory team, TBD works exclusively within the Campbell Law ecosystem. They oversee our proprietary data architecture, refine our predictive algorithms, and ensure every study we run adheres strictly to peer-reviewed, academic-grade methodologies. They are our ultimate safeguard against bias, statistical noise, and assumptions.
TBD adapts strategies and standards from the peer review process to inform the techniques and standards used in every single Big Data Study.

Dr. Jessica Salerno

Dr. Nick Schweitzer

Dr. Laura Smalarz
The TBD leadership team includes:
- Dr. Jessica Salerno (Cornell University): A leading authority on emotion, group dynamics, and how jurors process evidence in high-stakes environments.
- Dr. Nick Schweitzer (Cornell University): A pioneering researcher in how scientific evidence, expert testimony, and cognitive biases impact legal decision-making.
- Dr. Laura Smalarz (Arizona State University): An internationally recognized expert in the psychology of the courtroom, specifically how jurors evaluate credibility, truthfulness, and witness testimony.
By integrating active, globally recognized researchers directly into our infrastructure, we guarantee that Campbell Law’s predictive models are validated by the highest levels of academia. We also ensure we remain on the bleeding edge of innovation.








