Legal Marketing Podcast

In this episode of Care Sandwich, host Margarita Eberline, Founder of Marketing Boss, sits down with Katherine Mayer, Founder of McK Mayer Consulting, to uncover the critical work happening behind the scenes of criminal defense.

As a forensic psychology expert and criminal defense consultant, Katherine leads an all-women team specializing in fact investigations, mitigation, jury research, and strategic case consulting for defense attorneys handling serious felony and death penalty cases. She explains how understanding a client's life story, uncovering overlooked evidence, and conducting independent investigations can dramatically impact legal outcomes.

Katherine also shares her inspiring journey from studying forensic psychology to building a nationally recognized consulting firm that helps attorneys create stronger, more effective defense strategies.

Whether you're an attorney, law student, true crime enthusiast, or simply curious about the legal system, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the work that often determines the difference between conviction and justice.

In This Episode:

• Katherine Mayer's journey into forensic psychology

• What mitigation specialists actually do

• Why independent investigations matter in criminal defense

• The role of fact investigators in serious felony cases

• How attorneys build stronger defense strategies

• Death penalty mitigation explained

• The importance of understanding a client's life story

• Growing a specialized consulting firm

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