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DRC has distinguished itself as one of the finest consulting firms in the nation by establishing a proven track record at assisting attorneys craft litigation strategies that translate into victories at trial. Guided by Josh Dubin, Esq., one of the preeminent legal strategy consultants in the nation, DRC works on a wide range of complex civil and criminal cases. For more than 20 years, the most prestigious law firms and well-known litigators have trusted DRC with their most important cases for one simple reason: DRC provides them with the strategic advantage they need to win.
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Josh Dubin, Esq.
President

Josh Dubin is the president of Dubin Research and Consulting, Inc. (DRC), a Manhattan-based consulting firm that specializes in jury selection, persuasive visual aids, and trial strategy for complex civil and criminal matters. Josh is regarded as perhaps the most preeminent trial strategy and jury consultant in the nation, having earned high praise from some of the most accomplished members of both the civil and criminal bars. An attorney and member of the Florida Bar, Josh regularly works with some of the most successful attorneys and law firms in the country, including Quinn Emanuel, Paul Weiss, Holland & Knight, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Roy Black, David Markus, Barry Scheck and Jerry Lefcourt. His background as an experienced trial attorney with an apprenticeship in applied social psychology (concentration in jury selection and group decision-making dynamics) has served as the foundation for the paradigm at DRC – providing sophisticated, out-of-the-box analytical advice, integrating the most innovative legal and social psychology strategies, within the specific context of jury trials, bench trials, and alternative dispute resolution.

Over the past 25 years, Josh has assisted with jury selection, witness preparation, and trial strategy on a wide range of high-profile criminal and criminal cases all over the country.

ABC’s 20/20 regarded Josh as the “leading jury and legal consultant on major criminal and civil cases. He has written thousands of voir dire questions, watched hundreds of jury members file into courtrooms around the country, and is often sought by top-tier defense attorneys and plaintiffs’ attorneys for his advice on jury selection, trial strategy and presenting the facts.”

He recently co-authored a book entitled The Law of Juries for Thomson Reuters, who referred to him as a “master strategist” and “secret weapon.” His co-author, former United States Federal Judge Nancy Gertner, praised him by saying “he completely masters the details of the case, and brings to bear not only legal analysis, but also the teachings of social psychology, his multiple areas of expertise.”

Josh is also the Executive Director of the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law, which works to free the wrong incarcerated, and individuals serving unjust sentences. The Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice is comprised of two components. The first is a student field clinic called The Perlmutter Freedom Clinic at Cardozo Law, which focuses on fighting wrongful convictions based on the misuse of scientific evidence and works to obtain clemency for individuals unjustly incarcerated. The second is The Perlmutter Forensic Science Education Program, features an ambitious legal education program in scientific evidence designed for practicing attorneys. The Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice builds on the decades-long success of Cardozo’s Forensic Science College. The Perlmutter Clemency Clinic will be launching in the Spring of 2024.

Renato Stabile, Esq.
Managing Director

Renato Stabile is an attorney and Managing Director at DRC. Prior to joining the firm, Renato worked for 17 years at Gerald B. Lefcourt, P.C., a four-person litigation firm, headed by Gerald B. Lefcourt, Esq., one of the preeminent trial attorneys in the United States. Notable and high-profile representations prior to joining DRC included: United States v. Irving Lorenzo, et al. (EDNY) (the “Murder, Inc. case”); People v. Kerry Kennedy, (S.Ct. Westchester County); Home Depot v. G&S (EDNY); Best Cellars v. GrapeFinds of Dupont, Inc. (SDNY); and United States v. Jenny Hou, et al., (SDNY) (campaign treasurer to former NYC Comptroller John Liu). Renato has also successfully authored briefs and argued appeals in both federal and state court.

At DRC, Renato oversees a team of lawyers, analysts, and graphic designers to construct focus group presentations that effectively test clients’ trial themes, demonstrative concepts, and key evidence, against what they are likely to face from the other side at trial. An experienced advocate, Renato presents cases to mock juries, under DRC’s “single-presenter” model and facilitates post-deliberation discussion among mock jurors. Renato guides DRC’s analysis of focus group deliberations and develops evidence-based recommendations and demonstrative aids to overcome observed trouble areas. Before and during trial, Renato often works on-site with clients, preparing key witnesses, refining trial themes and demonstratives, and drafting closing arguments.

A native New Yorker, Renato is a 1993 graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S. Biology) and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D. 1997). He is admitted to practice law in New York, Connecticut, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Renato is a member of the SDNY’s Criminal Justice Act panel.

Brandon Peaney
Vice President of Finance and Operations

Brandon is the Director of Finance at DRC. He joined the firm after spending several years as a finance leader in the legal consulting space. Brandon helps support the DRC team and clients through impactful finance and technology initiatives in his current role. He has extensive experience in the industry and has held corporate finance positions in large publicly traded companies, and small venture capital backed start-ups. He holds a master’s degree in forensic accounting from Florida Atlantic University and a B.S. in accounting from Wayne State University.

Dr. Bill Wenzel
Director of Jury Research

Dr. Bill Wenzel is a Director of Jury Research at DRC. Dr. Wenzel previously worked at Empirical Creative, where he moderated more than 70 mock trial deliberations and delivered customized data-driven strategies to help litigators maximize the effectiveness of their case narratives. Dr. Wenzel has also developed proprietary computer software for jury profile analysis to help select the most favorable juries at trial.

Dr. Wenzel’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. in experimental cognitive psychology from Stony Brook and a B.A. in economics and math from Johns Hopkins. His dissertation focused on narrative persuasion tactics. Dr. Wenzel previously served as a research analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense, where he ran experiments using various data-collection and analytical tactics that generated actionable narrative persuasion content and strategies.

Faye Honig
Director of Jury Research

Faye Honig is a Director of Jury Research at DRC. Faye performs qualitative and quantitative data analyses, assists in the preparation and facilitation of focus groups, develops juror questionnaires, and manages with various aspects of jury selection. Faye also serves as the President for the American Society of Trial Consultants (ASTC). Faye has a B.A. in Psychology & Law and Society from American University and an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from George Washington University, where she specialized in cognitive biases and their impact on jury trials.

Oded Naaman
Creative Director

Oded Naaman is Creative Director at DRC and, in this capacity, oversees company-wide design and production of visual demonstratives. Before working at DRC, Oded provided holistic creative services for a diverse portfolio of clients as a Creative & Art Director, Animator, and illustrator, both as a freelance and in studios in New York, Tel-Aviv, and Toronto. Some of his clients include The New York Office of Emergency Management, True Value, and Columbia Business School.

Oded has also held several teaching and instruction positions and is formerly an Assistant Professor at the City University of New York and adjunct at Marymount Manhattan College and Montclair State University, where he taught courses on animation, design, and video production. He holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University, New York, and a BFA in Animation from Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design, Jerusalem.

Darren K. Ishmael, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy

Darren joined DRC after working as a litigation associate at two large international law firms for more than seven years. He has represented domestic and international companies in state and federal court in connection with shareholder class actions, and complex disputes involving securities fraud, breach of contract and common law tort claims. He has also represented clients in insurance, employment, and bankruptcy matters. Darren received multiple awards from the Legal Aid Society in connection with his pro bono representation of a class of delivery workers in a wage and hour litigation brought against a national pizza chain and its franchisees. Darren received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. Before law school, Darren worked in television production for several large television networks.

Bruce Corey, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy

Before joining DRC, Bruce worked as a litigator for a major international law firm and clerked for a United States District Judge in Brooklyn. His trial experience includes the civil rights class action Floyd v. City of New York (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (the “stop-and-frisk” case), in which his direct and cross examinations were pivotal to the landmark result, and SCS v. Commerzbank (S.D.N.Y. 2017), in which his team successfully defended a global bank against claims of breach of contract and theft of trade secrets. He also has significant experience handling investigations conducted by various government agencies, including DOJ, SEC, CFTC, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and the New York Fed, among others. Bruce received his J.D. from George Washington University (2010), where he graduated with High Honors and was a member of the Law Review.

Greg Wyckoff, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy

Before joining DRC, Greg worked as a litigator an international law firm for ten years. He has represented domestic and multinational clients in a wide range of complex disputes, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property and technology litigation. Greg has represented clients in state and federal courts around the country, as well as before various government agencies, including the ITC, FCC, FDA, and USPTO. His practice has encompassed all aspects of case preparation and management, including pre-suit investigations, fact and expert discovery, trial preparation, and trial. Greg also served as the General Counsel of a legal aid organization, where he worked to provide services related to immigration, housing, and labor. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Becca Shieh, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy

Becca joined DRC after working in the disputes group of an international law firm, where she had a broad practice in international arbitration, litigation, and investigations. She has represented individuals and corporations in the oil and gas, aerospace, telecommunications, finance, life sciences, and entertainment industries. She also has extensive experience in expert work and has managed testifying and consulting experts in addressing a variety of issues, including damages, valuation, accounting, and class certification.

Becca received her J.D. from New York University (2014) and her B.S. from Rutgers University (2010), where she double-majored in Finance and Economics.

Mark Salomon, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy

Before joining DRC, Mark worked as a litigator for over five years in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis. While there, he represented clients across an array of industries, including private equity firms, social media companies, biopharma corporations, life sciences companies, and consumer goods providers. Mark has practiced both in federal and various state courts, including in the areas of M&A and capital markets litigation, securities, and shareholder litigation, and claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference. He also has significant experience handling investigations conducted by various government and non-government agencies, including DOJ, CFTC, U.S. Attorneys Offices, and FINRA, among others. Mark has received awards and been recognized for his robust pro bono practice, which has included representing a death row inmate seeking post-conviction relief, assisting individuals in obtaining asylum and other immigration status-related relief, and arguing a direct criminal appeal before the New York Appellate Division. Mark received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and his B.A. (History and Political Science) from the University of Michigan.

Augusta Stanziani
Associate Director of Human Resources

Augusta Stanziani, our Associate Director of Human Resources leads DRC’s recruitment, talent management, and organizational efforts.

Augusta brings a rich blend of expertise in Global HR Operations. Throughout Augusta’s professional journey, she partnered with many start-up companies across various sectors including Technology, Retail, and E-Commerce where she played a pivotal role in optimizing human capital strategies to drive company growth. Her approach to HR is both people-centric and results driven and is committed to fostering talent, building strong and diverse teams, and enhancing both the performance of organization and employee satisfaction. She holds a M.S in Human Resources from Stony Brook University.

Alison Hussey
Associate Creative Director

Alison Hussey is an Associate Creative Director at DRC. Her specialty is illustration, both traditional and digital. She was born and raised in Central Florida and moved to New York in 2014. Before joining DRC, Alison worked as a Graphic Designer for Ralph Lauren. Alison received her B.F.A. in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, and worked with several art supply stores as an advisor for different mediums.

Michael Hodgson, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Michael joined DRC after working as a litigation associate at a large international law firm and a premier litigation boutique. He has represented clients in state and federal court in connection with complex disputes involving securities fraud, antitrust, intellectual property, insurance, breach of contract and common law tort claims. He also has significant experience overseeing internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients in connection with regulatory enforcement actions.

Michael received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review.

S. Gabriel Hayes-Williams, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Before joining DRC, Gabriel worked as a litigation associate at an international law firm, a small commercial practice, and as a senior associate in the commercial, criminal, and regulatory practices of a boutique litigation firm where he focused on investigations and witness counseling. He has represented individuals in senior investment management and executive roles in government investigations and civil enforcement actions, as well as disputes involving embezzlement, securities fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. Gabriel received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and his B.A. in Politics from New York University.

Ben Shartsis, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Ben joined DRC after working as a litigation associate at a large international law firm for over five years. He has represented individuals and companies in state and federal commercial litigation, as well as in financial and environmental regulatory investigations, bankruptcy, and intellectual property matters. His previous pro bono work focused on using litigation to increase government transparency and accountability. Ben received his J.D. from Columbia Law School and has a Masters in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Claudia V. Colon, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Claudia joined DRC after working in the New York office of a boutique litigation firm, where she handled complex commercial litigation matters. Prior to that, she was an associate at a premier boutique environmental law firm in PA, where she represented a wide range of clients, from municipal authorities to major chemical manufacturing companies, on both regulatory and litigation matters. Claudia also completed a judicial clerkship in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix.

Claudia received her J.D. from Vermont Law School. She was awarded the John Delemarre award for her outstanding work in securing a 20-year net metering agreement with a 500 KW solar array project, which provides 50% of the school’s energy needs. She received her. B.S. from Villanova University, where she majored in Environmental Science and was a member of the International Geographical Honor Society.

Cara David, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Cara joined DRC from a premier class action securities firm, where she served as Of Counsel. Before that, she spent over eight years working for large international law firms. Cara has spoken and written extensively about the civil insider trading statute. She has seen litigation from the start of the proceedings through trial and has represented parties in some of the highest-profile securities class actions in the last decade. She has a broad range of litigation experience, working in both state and federal courts and on everything from complex corporate dissolutions to personal estate disputes.

Cara was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017-2021 in Securities Litigation and Business Litigation. In 2019, Cara received the Sanctuary for Families Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Award. She is very active in the community, serving as Community Volunteer Chair of the New York Wellesley Club, as a member of Anti-Defamation League’s NextGeneration Advisory Board, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation.

Cara received her J.D. from Cardozo School of Law in an accelerated 2 ½ year program, where she participated in Law Review and was named to The Order of the Coif. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College.

Danielle Hayes, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Danielle joined DRC after working in the New York office of Paul Weiss, where she had a broad practice in civil and criminal litigation, bankruptcy, and investigations. She has represented individuals and corporations in the insurance, education, oil, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Danielle has experience managing expert and fact witnesses, including preparing witnesses for Congressional testimony. While at Paul Weiss, she maintained a robust pro bono practice, which included representing a wrongfully convicted individual and amici curiae before the Supreme Court.

Danielle received her J.D. from Howard University School of Law. She received her B.A. from Oakwood University, majoring in Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism.

Matt Hendrickson, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Before joining DRC, Matt worked as a litigator for over ten years at two major international law firms and a securities litigation boutique. Matt represented notable financial institutions, investors, and corporate directors as both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of complex disputes, with a particular emphasis on the financial and securities industries. His practice encompassed all aspects of case management, from inception through trial, in both state and federal courts and several arbitration fora. Matt's trial experience includes acting as lead counsel on several cases successfully tried to verdict or award in the Delaware Court of Chancery and before FINRA arbitration panels.

Matt received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A. in Government from Cornell University.

Tamara Gavrilova, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Tamara joined DRC after working as a litigation associate at a premier boutique firm, where she handled complex commercial, employment, and intellectual property matters. Tamara previously represented institutional investors in corporate governance and fiduciary duty litigation at a leading plaintiff securities litigation firm. Before that, Tamara worked at a large law firm in Israel, where she advised clients on a broad range of corporate and regulatory matters. Tamara also served as a foreign law clerk for Justice Daphne Barak-Erez of the Supreme Court of Israel. Tamara has significant experience managing expert work, including addressing a variety of damages and valuation issues and preparing expert witnesses for deposition and trial.

Tamara received her J.D. from Cornell Law School (2013), where she served as an Articles Editor for the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy. She received her B.B.A. from Baruch College (2010), majoring in Finance & Investments.

C. Nathaniel Myers, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Before joining DRC, C. Nathaniel Myers worked as a litigator in a large premier litigation firm. His practice focused on complex commercial litigation, white-collar defense, antitrust, and securities litigation. He has represented public and private companies in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, business torts, and commercial real estate disputes. He has played active roles in complex securities litigations on the plaintiff’s and defense’s sides, including SEC and DOJ investigations. Nathaniel has also worked with in-house counsel to develop legal strategies for crisis management, improve compliance efforts, and direct internal investigations. As a former securities associate, he has counseled public companies in preparing SEC filings, participated in numerous registered offerings, and advised on various corporate governance matters.

Nathaniel received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review, the Moot Court Honor Society, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. Nathaniel also has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Anna McEnroe, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Prior to joining DRC as a Litigation Strategist, Anna held a variety of internships during Law School, including those at the Legal Aid Society’s Law Reform and Special Litigation Unit and at Fordham Law’s Criminal Defense and Federal Litigation Clinics. Additionally, Anna worked at DRC during her final two years of Law School. Since starting as a Litigation Strategist, Anna has worked on matters dealing with a variety of claims, including defamation, complex litigation, commercial litigation, copyright infringement, securities fraud, antitrust, and more. Anna's responsibilities include handling case intake, conducting legal research, drafting presentations, analyzing jury and focus group research, and implementing that analysis into trial strategy recommendations. Anna received her B.A. in English and Political Science from the University of Southern California and graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 2022.

Daniel Weiss, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Daniel joined DRC after working as a litigator for over ten years, most recently at a boutique firm focusing on securities class actions. Daniel has a broad range of experience representing clients in both federal and state court on everything from environmental torts to product liability.

Daniel received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was a senior staff member of the journal The Tax Lawyer. He received his B.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in Political Philosophy.

Michelle Cooper, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Michelle joined DRC after working as a litigation associate at a leading plaintiff securities litigation firm, where she represented institutional investors in high-stakes securities fraud class actions. While at the firm, Michelle authored a few investor alerts on cutting-edge securities news, including The Cost of Corporate Fraud, an alert published in the Spring 2023 National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) PERSist journal. Prior to that, Michelle was an associate at another premier class action litigation firm, representing plaintiffs in complex litigation matters with a focus on U.S. and foreign securities, fraud class action, and opt-out securities matters. Michelle has extensive federal court experience in all facets of litigation.

Michelle received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, earning a Business Law Certificate and specialization. She received her B.B.A. from Pace University, majoring in Management with a concentration in Human Resources and minoring in Pre-Law.

Kyle Panton, Esq.
Litigation Strategist

Before joining DRC, Kyle worked as a litigation associate in New York for over six years. He has represented notable financial institutions, investors, and corporate directors in connection with Securities Class Actions, White Collar matters, and Complex Commercial cases. He has also assisted clients with navigating government investigations.

Kyle has litigated matters in both state and federal courts and has first chair trial experience in the New York Civil Court. He also has extensive experience handling matters in the Small Claims Courts for corporate clients.Kyle received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, double majoring in Political Science and Public Policy. Kyle received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.

Courtney McGinness
Research Analyst

Courtney McGinness is a Research Analyst at DRC. Courtney assists with various aspects of jury selection, conducts qualitative and quantitative data analyses for civil and criminal cases, and helps manage the preparation and facilitation of focus groups. Before joining the firm, Courtney received her M.A. in Forensic Psychology from George Washington University, her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, and her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Wake Forest University.

While working on her M.A. at GWU, Courtney worked as a Social Science Research Intern at the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children. She helped create a survey to establish country definitions of what constitutes a missing child, how each country categorizes a missing child, and whether a risk assessment is conducted in the missing child investigation, along with a return interview. Courtney also assisted with the global number of missing children project, which aimed to collect data necessary to develop a more reliable and defensible annual estimate of the number of missing children worldwide.

Kelly Deegan
Research Analyst

Kelly Deegan is a Research Analyst at DRC. Kelly performs fact research and memo drafting, media analysis, identifying trends, and assists in drafting questionnaires and focus group feedback questions. Before joining DRC, Kelly received her B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. She conducted a study concerning the alcohol consumption habits of students with fake identification and the sleep habits of juvenile detainees. Kelly is a Master of Experimental Psychology Candidate at Towson University, where she is researching how monitoring performance impacts forensic scientists and their job performances. Professionally, Kelly has worked with interviewing forensic psychiatric patients, as a teaching assistant, and as a research assistant.

Nina Alameno
Research Analyst

Nina Alameno is a Research Analyst at DRC. She earned her B.A. in Political Science at Lehigh University and dual minored in Entrepreneurship and Mass Communication. While at Lehigh, Nina worked as a Democracy Fellow for Campus Vote Project under the Fair Elections Center. She also co-founded and led a student-run organization under the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Lehigh, which educates and administers peer-to-peer facilitation with students to spread awareness about racial diversity and inclusion. Nina graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Madeleine Beaton
Project Coordinator

Madeleine Beaton is a Project Coordinator at DRC. She helps to plan and facilitate jury research focus groups, monitor progress, and organize project-related information. Before joining DRC, Madeleine received her B.A. in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Madeleine interned at Trial Behavior Consulting and worked as an RA within the psychology department, studying the effect of perceptual and dynamical properties on social motor coordination. Most recently, she completed a summer internship with the D.C. Department of Human Services, where she conducted a survey research study for the Short-Term Family Housing Program.

Juan Bonilla
Information Design Artist

J.P. Bonilla is an Information Design Artist at DRC. J.P. received his B.F.A from the Technical University of Ambato-Ecuador then moved to New York to pursue a visual communication certificate and work as a graphic designer and illustrator. With more than ten years of experience and his philosophy of continuous improvement, J.P. has supported the development of countless products and brand strategies. He has worked in the advertising, publishing and video game industries, and as a conceptual artist, he helps transform ideas into eye-catching digital illustrations.

Matt Eisenhofer
Video Producer

As a Video Producer at DRC, Matthew Eisenhofer handles the exhibits and documents sent by clients, researches information pertinent to cases, and performs media analyses. Matthew’s analyses and research are used in a wide range of projects at DRC, from focus group analysis to juror research during selection. Matthew has a background in writing, having majored in English at George Washington University, which he applies to his analyses and research, in order to provide a detailed and accessible picture for clients. He has worked on numerous cases, including People v. Pedro Hernandez, John Restivo v. Nassau County, People v. Robert Neulander and United States v. Olivares.

Renzo Perez-Acosta
Information Design Artist

Renzo is an Information Design Artist at DRC. He has extensive experience in the fields of art and design, strategy, and illustration. Renzo has a diverse skill set with a background in infographics, home furnishings and décor, interior design, industrial design, and design research. Renzo's artwork has been exhibited nationally and featured in various publications and academic institutions. Renzo has a M.A. in Innovation Design From The School of Visual Arts (SVA) and a B.S. in Design from Parsons School of Design.

Laila Kherallah
Information Design Artist

Laila Kherallah is an Information Design Artist at DRC. Her skills include icon design, illustration, and visual demonstratives. Before joining DRC, she worked on various freelance design projects and as a designer at a trial consulting company. Laila received her B.F.A. in illustration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA.

Wendy DuBoff
Information Design Artist

Wendy DuBoff is an Information Design Artist at DRC. After receiving her MS in Computer Animation from New York University, she taught 2D and 3D animation at NYU, Cooper Union, and Hunter College. Wendy spent the next few years animating for various TV and film companies around New York City, including four years as a graphic artist at CBS Network News, where she animated on shows including CBS Sunday Morning, The Early Show, the Evening News, and CBSSports.com. Wendy has recently focused on graphic design, including concept design, illustration, and animating visual demonstratives for several legal graphics organizations. As a print and digital designer, Wendy has worked with several national and international non-profits, including the ALS Association of Greater New York City, Farm Sanctuary, RTI, and United Way.

Alison Czinkota
Information Design Artist

Alison Czinkota is an Information Design Artist at DRC. She has extensive experience in illustration and design for both print and digital products. Before joining DRC, Alison worked on a wide range of projects as a freelance illustrator and as an Illustration Editor for one of America’s largest publication companies. Alison received her B.F.A. in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Megan Bishop
Information Design Artist

Megan Bishop is an Information Design Artist at DRC. She has extensive experience as a graphic designer and a foundational background in scientific illustration. Before her time at DRC, Megan was a freelance illustrator and created designs and images for Living Bird Magazine at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Megan received a B.S. in Botany from Humboldt State University and a Graduate Certificate degree in Scientific Illustration from CSU Monterey.

Jenny Pan
Information Design Artist

Jenny Pan is an Information Design Artist at DRC. She has a background in tech, e-commerce, and education. Jenny has designed all types of assets across multiple channels, including website wireframes, sell sheets, brand books, merchandise, and even Instagram reels. Before DRC, she worked as the sole graphic designer in SaaS and CPG startups. Jenny was born and raised in Texas and holds a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Baylor University with a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Dor Gutterman
Senior Financial Analyst

Dor Gutterman, originally from Tel Aviv, is a Senior Financial Analyst at DRC. His specialties include performing quantitative research, accounting, and invoicing. Dor received his B.A. in Economics from New York University.

Noah Velazquez
Legal Analyst

Noah Velazquez attended Columbia University, studying political science and sociocultural anthropology. During his time at Columbia, Noah served as a member of the executive board for Pi Sigma Alpha, a national political science honor society. As a legal analyst, Noah reviews and drafts documents for DRC. He has fulfilled various editorial roles, including as an editorial intern for Marvel Comics.

Yesenia Huezo
Executive Assistant

Yesenia has over ten years of executive support and office management experience within different industries. Before joining DRC as Executive Assistant to Josh Dubin, she supported multiple executives at Ross Stores and managed the training department at Safety Dynamics. Yesenia graduated from SUNY Stony Brook with a BA in Linguistics and a double minor in Spanish and French. She has certifications for interpretation and translation in medical and legal settings and has volunteered as a patient interpreter at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Jaelyn Maddrey
Marketing Assistant

Jaelyn Maddrey is the Marketing Assistant at DRC. She recently earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Howard University School of Business. Before joining DRC full-time, Jaelyn was a member of the inaugural class of The Shawn Carter Foundation x Josh Dubin Fellowship in 2022. During her tenure in the fellowship, Jaelyn and her dedicated teammates worked tirelessly to secure the release of Bruce Bryan, an individual wrongfully convicted by the legal system. This unique opportunity allowed her to collaborate with like-minded individuals who shared her unwavering commitment to rectifying the injustices within the legal system.

In her current role, Jaelyn manages social media campaigns, plans events, and generates innovative ideas to promote the DRC brand.

Jade Luke
Legal Assistant

Jade Luke currently serves as a Legal Assistant at DRC, having recently attained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University. Prior to joining DRC full time, Jade was part of the 2023 class of The Shawn Carter Foundation x Josh Dubin Fellowship, showcasing her commitment to advancing justice and dedication to making a positive impact in the legal field.

In her current role, Jade conducts thorough case research, contributes to mock jury preparation, and collaborates with a diverse team of attorneys, social psychologists, and analysts for civil and criminal case readiness. Her commitment to justice and multifaceted skills greatly contribute to the DRC team.

Christine Velez
Office Manager

Christine is the Office Manager at Dubin Research & Consulting. Prior to joining the DRC team, she was an Executive Assistant /Paralegal to multiple attorneys in special education law. She has over ten years of executive and administrative support experience within various industries. Christine holds a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from Hunter College.

Andrew Klein
Trial Technology Consultant

Andrew Klein has been a Trial Technology Consultant for over 20 years and has worked with attorneys on more than 200 trials, arbitrations, and hearings across the country. Andrew has worked on many high-profile securities, patent, and contract cases, as well as class actions, tort, and more. Some of his recent trials include State of New York et al. v. Deutsche Telekom Ag et al., Robert Kirkman, et al. v. AMC Film Holdings LLC, et al., Melendres v. Arpaio et al. (Sheriff Joe Arpaio Contempt Hearing), and Starr v. United States.

Andrew conducts lectures and training courses on electronic trial presentations and has been a speaker at the Arizona State University College of Law. He has also written articles on electronic trial presentations for several legal publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal.

After attending the University of New Mexico and before entering the litigation support field, Andrew worked as a sound engineer, producer, and writer and has extensive sound editing experience. He has found this expertise has frequently been a useful tool for certain trials.