JD, University of Nebraska

PhD, Social Psychology, University of Nebraska

MA, Social Psychology, University of Nebraska

BS, Psychology, Saint Louis University

Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

American Society of Trial Consultants

American Psychology and Law Society

Member Indiana Bar Association

Advisory Board, Human-Centered Computing Department, Indiana University School of Informatics

Dennis P. Stolle, JD, PhD

President Emeritus
National trial strategist and psychologist Dr. Dennis P. Stolle is a founder of ThemeVision LLC. He served as ThemeVision’s president from the firm’s inception until December 2021. In 2021, Dennis retired from his full-time consulting practice to pursue other opportunities in the field of psychology. He continues to provide advice and guidance to the firm in his role as President Emeritus.
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Alerts and Updates

Stolle on Jury Trial Decline

Video Series for Litigation Professionals New data reveals meaningful differences of opinion between lawyers and judges about jury trials. Many lawyers and judges have lamented the decline of jury trials over time. But, nobody has really answered the question of exactly why it’s happening. New survey data shows lawyers and judges don’t necessarily agree on … more »

Supreme Court Clerk Psychology

Do former United States Supreme Court clerks have a psychological advantage when arguing to the Court later in their careers? In this 3-minute ThemeVision Focus video, I explore fascinating new data on the psychology of the relationship between former SCOTUS clerks and the Justices they worked for.

Your Arguments, Make Them Sticky

To make a winning argument, you MUST make an argument that people can remember. In this 3-minute ThemeVision LLC video for lawyers, Dr. Stolle discusses the psychology of how to make an argument stick.

COVID and Judge-Jury Agreement

The Psychology of Trying Your Civil Case to a Judge Instead of to a Jury With the pandemic, should you waive your right to a jury to help move your case forward to trial? In this 3-minute ThemeVision LLC video, Dr. Stolle addresses the psychology of how judges and juries think about cases differently, and … more »

Base-Rate Fallacy

How likely are you to win your lawsuit or your legal motion? Cognitive science sheds light on how to answer that question – with accuracy. Watch this ThemeVision Focus video to hear what you need to know.

ThemeVision Focus: Decision Fatigue

Dr. Dennis P. Stolle’s next installment in the ThemeVision Focus Video Series. This video delves into the psychology of good lawyering and fending off decision fatigue. Dr. Stolle, a legal psychologist, offers 5 of his top tips for improving your decision making under difficult circumstances like long trials, depositions, arbitrations, or negotiations. These tips are … more »

Jury selection and voir dire.

Stolle, D. P. (March 2016). Jury selection and voir dire. Presentation at the 19th Annual Trial Advocacy Skills College of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, conducted in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jury selection and voir dire.

Stolle, D. P. (March 2015). Jury selection and voir dire. Presentation at the 18th Annual Trial Advocacy Skills College of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, conducted in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jury selection and voir dire.

Stolle, D. P. (March 2014). Jury selection and voir dire. Presentation at the 17th Annual Trial Advocacy Skills College of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, conducted in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Voir dire tactics and strategies.

Stolle, D. P. (December 2013). Voir dire tactics and strategies. DTCI Insurance Section Seminar, State Farm Insurance, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Creating effective courtroom graphics.

Bartholomew, D. & Stolle, D. P. (November 2013). Creating effective courtroom graphics. Invited lecture to Media Arts & Science Program at Indiana University School of Informatics, Indianapolis, Indiana.

ThemeVision Sponsors Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair for Law Students

On August 8, 2013, ThemeVision served as a sponsor of the Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair. The keynote luncheon was attended by ThemeVision consultants, David Bartholomew, Christina Studebaker, Dennis Stolle, and their guest, Barnes & Thornburg partner, Karoline Jackson.  The job fair attracted more than 70 students who interviewed with 28 employers.

ThemeVision Jury Consultant, Dennis P. Stolle, Presents National Voir Dire Webinar

On July 16, 2013, Dr. Dennis P. Stolle presented a Lorman Education Services national webinar titled, “Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need.” The webinar, which was attended by trial lawyers throughout the country, covered practical techniques for preparing and executing effective voir dire strategies in state and federal jury … more »

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