Avery Stackle, PhD
Associate Jury Consultant
IMS Associate Jury Consultant Avery Stackle, PhD, partners with attorneys to better understand the human factors that influence juror attitudes, credibility assessments, and case outcomes. Through the analysis of mock trial and focus group data, she translates juror feedback into actionable strategy, highlighting opportunities, potential challenges, and critical considerations for jury selection in high-stakes litigation.
Over the course of her academic career, Avery’s research experience spans legal psychology, trauma-informed interviewing, eyewitness and victim interviewing practices, juror perceptions, and law enforcement decision-making. She has worked closely with law enforcement agencies, providing training in investigative interviewing techniques and assisting with the development of interview protocols for complex investigations.
Avery has authored and co-authored scholarly publications and presentations on juror perceptions, forensic interviewing, memory, trauma, and investigative interviewing. She regularly presents at conferences hosted by the American Psychology-Law Society and the American Society of Trial Consultants and remains active in both organizations.
In her personal time, Avery is an avid reader and loves to explore local coffee shops. She is also a former D1 swimmer and still enjoys daily exercise, like joining her weekly run club. Avery is based in Austin, Texas, with her partner Kevin and their dogs Lincoln and Kaya.
- Associate Jury Consultant, IMS Legal Strategies, 2026-present
- Contract Jury Consulting, Focus Litigation Consulting, 2024-2026
- Trainer, Local and Federal Law Enforcement, 2024-2026
- Intern, Homicide Unit, Austin Police Department, 2019
Book Chapter
- Stackle, A., Fredrickson, M., & Goldfarb, D. (2026). Adults’ Memory for Childhood Maltreatment and Childhood Trauma: The Continued Relevance of Research on Historic Child Sexual Abuse.
Articles
- Stackle, A. A., & Goldfarb, D. (Submitted, 2026). Juror Perceptions of Survivors of Crime with TBIs.
- Stackle, A. A., & Fisher, R. P. (Submitted, 2026). The Use of SAIs as Second Interviews for Food Poisoning Investigations.
- Stackle, A.A., Wright, N.M., & DePrince, A.P. (2020). Comparison of Forensic Interview Techniques.
Presentations
- Stackle, A. A., & Goldfarb, D. (2026, June). Juror Perceptions of Survivors of Crime with Traumatic Brain Injuries [Oral Presentation]. American Society of Trial Consultants.
- Stackle, A. A., & Goldfarb, D. (2026, March). Police, Prosecutor, and Layperson’s Traumatic Brain Injury Knowledge [Oral Presentation]. American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Reno, NV.
- Stackle, A. A., & Schreiber Compo, N. (2025, March). Juror Perceptions of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Testimony [Oral Presentation]. American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Juan, PR.
- Stackle, A. A., & Fisher, R. P. (2024, March). Examining the Accuracy and Utility of a Secondary, Self-Administered Interview [Oral Presentation]. American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Invited Trainings
- Stackle, A. A. (2026, July). The Use of Self-Administered Interviews as Second Interviews for Foodborne Illness Investigations. CDC and State Health Department Officials.
- Stackle, A. A. (2026, January). Self-Administered Interviewing. Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL.
- Stackle, A. A. (2025, August). Self-Administered Interviewing. Law Enforcement across Texas and Louisiana, Austin, TX.
- PhD, Legal Psychology, Florida International University
- MSc, Legal Psychology, Florida International University
- BA, summa cum laude, Psychology (with Distinction) and Criminology, University of Denver
- ASTC Student Poster Competition Winner, 2026
- Graduate Student Seed Fund, Psychology Department, Florida International University, 2025
- Phi Beta Kappa, University of Denver, 2020
- Outstanding Research Award; Psychology Department, University of Denver, 2019, 2020
- Pro Bono Committee Member: ASTC, 2026-present
- Research Committee Member, ASTC, 2025-present
- Member, American Psychology-Law Society
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