Andy “Bunky” Cepregi
Director

Andy Cepregi is a subject matter expert in trial strategy, trial presentation and trial technology. Throughout his six year tenure at DOAR, he has been lead consultant for at least forty five matters, including jury trials, hearings and arbitrations. In addition to his extensive experience presenting evidence and demonstratives in open court, Andy has coordinated teams of professionals performing video conversion and editing, graphics design/creation and data administration in preparation for various stages of litigation.

As a leader in the industry, Andy has spoken at many conferences, conducted countless CLEs and authored several articles, including his recent whitepaper, "A Critical Examination of the Need for Litigation Technology in ADR". Recent cases of note include World Trade Center Insurance Litigation (phases 1, 2 & 3), Cerberus v. United Rentals, Hexion v. Huntsman, and AIG v. Bank of America Securities.

Prior to joining DOAR, Andy was Coding and Scanning Manager at the Philadelphia-based litigation support firm of Global Document Imaging. After moving on from Global, Andy headed the Trial Consulting practice of Advanced Litigation's offices in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA. Andy holds a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Widener University in Chester, PA.

John Hicks
Director

John Hicks in his role as a Director in the Trial Consulting practice, is primarily responsible for the conceptualization and development of strategic analytical graphics for use during trial, hearings, and arbitrations. He specializes in providing strategic insight and creating case-specific graphics in patent and securities litigation, contract disputes, and white collar matters. Prior to joining DOAR, John used his expertise in psychology to develop political campaign materials, incorporating many of the same persuasive communication techniques he now uses in the courtroom. He has played an integral role in numerous cases, including CEA v. CMO, Hexion Chemical Corp v. Huntsman Corporation & JP Morgan v. Bear Stearns.

He holds a MS(r) in Social Psychology and Research and is a doctoral candidate in social psychology.

Raymond McLeod
Director

Ray has been with DOAR Litigation Consulting since 2002. His expertise in the use of technology, project management during complex litigation, and proficiency in a diverse range of litigation support applications quickly elevated him to become one of the best trial consultant's in the field.

As a Director in the Trial Consulting practice, Ray serves as the primary contact for attorneys during support of high-stakes litigation. He specializes in the design and presentation of electronic evidence for use during trials, arbitrations and hearings in local or remote settings as well as the creation and maintenance of complex medium used during these engagements. He played an integral role in the support of cases such as US v. Martha Stewart, and has assisted a number of DOAR clients in obtaining favorable verdicts in trials representing major corporations such as Ernst & Young, Deloitte & Touché, Royal & Sun, MKS Instruments, and many others.

Roy Futterman
Director

Roy Futterman, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist and trial strategy consultant. He has extensive experience creating mock trials and focus groups, providing strategic analysis and trial recommendations for civil and criminal cases, preparing witnesses, and selecting juries in federal and state courts. Following a career as a creator and manager of an innovative mental health treatment program in a public hospital in the Bronx, Dr. Futterman joined DOAR’s Trial Consulting practice.

As a practicing expert in psychology and trial consulting, he has specialized in the analysis of group dynamics, and has worked toward greater integration of psychological theory and technique into trial consulting. Dr. Futterman uses these clinical skills to prepare individual witnesses for trial and to explore and understand the thoughts and behaviors of groups of mock and actual jurors. He has worked with attorneys to develop persuasive legal strategies for a wide variety of civil and criminal cases including those involving intellectual property, securities fraud, first amendment issues, medical malpractice, entertainment law, contracts, employment, murder and sex crimes. He recently played a substantial role in securing a $250 million jury verdict in the gender discrimination class action trial Velez et. al. v Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., selecting the jury, preparing the plaintiff and expert witnesses, creating and analyzing focus group research, and providing ongoing live trial strategy consultation.

Dr. Futterman has published journal articles and book chapters on such topics as juror Internet use, psychologically-based witness preparation techniques, and various psychological topics. Dr. Futterman received his B.S. from Boston University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University.

Victoria Exnicios
Director

Victoria Exnicios possesses more than 15 years of comprehensive trial strategy, jury, and visual evidence consulting experience across a wide range of cases. Victoria is a Director in the Trial Consulting practice and also heads DOAR’s New Orleans office with responsibilities to expand DOAR's litigation consultancy services in the Southern U.S. Region. Victoria has extensive experience as a jury consultant in southern courtrooms, and she possesses a deep understanding of the region’s legal climate and juror perceptions.

Victoria has played an important role in a wide array of cases ranging from single plaintiff serious personal injury to class action lawsuits. Her areas of subject matter expertise are far reaching and include extensive experiences in toxic tort and complex litigation. She has assisted litigators in obtaining favorable verdicts in the areas of oil releases, chemical explosions, NORM claims, toxic mold, groundwater contamination, Superfund, and occupational chemical exposures. Additionally, she has been involved in a number of significant cases in the areas of admiralty, oil and gas, employment, insurance, medical malpractice, and business litigation.

Victoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she possesses a Masters Degree in Human Services Counseling. Post Hurricane Katrina, she utilized her education and training to assist in New Orleans’ recovery efforts in a nonprofit leadership role to serve the City’s at risk youth. Most recently she was a member of a national team of mental health clinicians that provided psychological outreach services to US Marines returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan who had been diagnosed with PTSD, Combat Operational Stress Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Ellen Brickman
Director

Ellen Brickman is a social psychologist who has worked in trial consulting since 1987, with special expertise in the design and execution of pre-trial research. Dr. Brickman received her B.A. from Barnard College as a dual major in Psychology and English, and her Ph.D. from Columbia. She has over 20 years of experience directing large-scale research studies in the social sciences, including telephone and mail surveys, focus groups and interviews. Dr. Brickman has taught courses in social psychology, research methods and statistics. She draws on her research and teaching experience to help attorneys craft the best messages and deliver them most effectively in court.