LIST MITIGATION CONSULTING, LLC: DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION
Criminal Defense Death Penalty
Consulting & Mitigation Services
From reviewing early childhood educational records to interviewing collateral contacts and witnesses, List Mitigation Consulting, LLC is ready to tackle the challenge of telling your client's story from a holistic and "whole person" perspective.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC will examine your client's family history, medical and mental health history, educational and employment background, potential past trauma, and any other element of the individual's life that may convince the jury to return a sentence other than death.
With this information, we assist the defense team in presenting a coherent mitigation case.
WE ARE LIST MITIGATION CONSULTING, LLC
A Cleveland death penalty litigation consulting agency with years of experience supporting defense attorneys like you, we bring together innovative techniques and timeless insights to provide you with the best possible mitigation strategy. We'll help you understand your client's unique situation and how you can achieve your case goals. With us at your side, you'll overcome obstacles and steer your case in the sentencing phase of trial to provide facts and knowledge to the jury about why your client should not receive a death sentence.
SERVICES
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC exists to solve the critical issues facing our clients, both large and small. Our unique approach is not only what differentiates us, but also what makes us successful. We provide a broad range of services and solutions to help defense attorneys develop the best possible mitigation strategy. We'll help you understand your client's unique situation and how you can achieve your case goals. With us at your side, we will assist your defense team in presenting a coherent mitigation case and steer your presentation in the sentencing phase of trial to provide insight to the jury about why your client should not receive a death sentence.
INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION
Initial Case Review with Mitigation Specialist; 30 minute Zoom teleconference call.
With years of experience, our staff has the capabilities and expertise to conduct a thorough case review & initial consultation. At List Mitigation Consulting, LLC we combine our insights and skills to transform your processes and strategies, and in turn, the sentencing phase of case presentation. We’re proud to help shape and improve how our clients structure and manage their death penalty litigation.
MITIGATION INVESTIGATION
Complete Investigation & Interviews
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC will help you tackle the obstacles ahead and develop a stronger resolution to your case. We bring a fresh set of eyes and minds to your death penalty litigation. Based on your client's unique circumstances, we'll develop a complete mitigation investigation plan, conduct document review, and conduct all collateral contact/witness, and client interviews.
TRIAL PREPARATION AND REPORTING
Sentencing Phase of Trial
Our mitigation specialist will draft a thorough mitigation report and strategy, assist defense counsel with trial preparation, and provide expert testimony during the sentencing phase of trial (not including expenses). With our help, you will tip the scale for the jury in favor of mitigation about why your client should not receive a death sentence.
PRICING
Our Services
ABOUT OUR MITIGATION SPECIALIST
Amanda List, MPS
Doctoral (DLS) Candidate
Amanda List is a seasoned OSBA Certified Paralegal with over ten years experience in litigation support roles coupled with over eight years experience in early childhood education. Amanda is adept in legal research, case management, and trial preparation Amanda's experience as a private nanny, preschool teacher, substitute teacher, and center administrator prepared her with the knowledge and ability to conduct analysis of an individual's academic, psycho-social, and emotional development, and conduct extensive document review.
Amanda excelled as a Paralegal in Major Trials in the Office of the Lorain County Prosecutor, engaging in meticulous document handling and supporting high-stakes criminal litigation, including several death penalty cases. Amanda seeks to leverage her extensive legal knowledge, document coordination, and project management proficiency to be an indispensable member of your defense team throughout all phases of capital litigation. Amanda possesses clinical and information-gathering skills and training that most lawyers simply do not have. She has the time and the ability to elicit sensitive, embarrassing, and sometimes humiliating evidence that your client or his/her family may have never disclosed. She has the clinical skills to recognize such things as congenital, mental, or neurological conditions, to understand how these conditions may have affected your client's development and behavior, and to identify the most appropriate experts to examine your client, or testify on his/her behalf. (Commentary on Guideline 4.1, page 959).
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Union Institute & University and a Master’s Degree focused in Paralegal Studies from The George Washington University. She has maintained her status as an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Paralegal for over ten years. Currently, Amanda is a doctoral student at the University of Memphis with a degree plan of Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Psychology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice.
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Amanda's years of experience have taught her to always make your case success her first priority.
Give List Mitigation Consulting, LLC a call today to set up your initial consultation.
Skills & Accomplishments
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Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Certified Paralegal,
Human Rights Certified Advocate, US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights
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(pending June 2024) Project Management Professional (PMP)® from Project Management Institute (PMI)
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(scheduled June 2024) Mitigation Certificate National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists (NASAMS) Program from National Legal Aid and Defenders Associations (NLADA)
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC is fortunate to have a compassionate and hardworking mitigation specialist—Amanda List, MPS. She works diligently to tell your client's life story.
PRACTICE COORDINATOR
February 2023-current
Coordinate global practice management and business development activities for legal practices, ensuring efficient project advancement and completion.
Develop and analyze management reports, draft various communications, and contribute to strategic planning and business development research.
Implement and maintain project tracking systems using time tracking and project management tools to document practice activities effectively.
Support the preparation of industry submissions, maintain internal resource systems, and assist with budget preparation to uphold accuracy and timeliness.
SUPPORT STAFF SUPERVISOR/GRAND JURY COORDINATOR/PARALEGAL- MAJOR TRIALS TEAM
November 2018-January 2023
Support Staff Supervisor- Criminal Division Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
Managed a team responsible for delivering comprehensive legal clerical support, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tasks in alignment with divisional objectives.
Analyzed and synthesized large datasets to extract critical information, contributing to the informed progression of criminal cases.
Designed and implemented process enhancements and training tools to bolster efficiency and strategic management of legal projects within the division.
2. Grand Jury Coordinator Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
Managed the issuance of legal requests such as subpoenas and court orders, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Communicated regularly with victims and their families, providing updates on case statuses and informing them of their rights.
Coordinated Grand Jury proceedings, including docket scheduling, processing indictments, and organizing documentation using MATRIX Prosecutor software.
3. Paralegal- Major Trials, Criminal Division Nov 2018 - Sep 2021
Conducted comprehensive legal research, analyzing and summarizing case law, statutes, and legal opinions to support Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, effectively communicating findings in both written and oral formats.
Managed and maintained case information within COPS-IV and MATRIX Prosecutor databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for legal document processing and retrieval.
Facilitated trial preparation by organizing evidentiary exhibits, including the creation of statistical charts and graphs, and drafting lists of exhibits for courtroom presentation.
Prepared a variety of legal documents such as extradition requests and trial subpoenas, and monitored case progress to guarantee compliance with court deadlines.
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES CLIENT ADVOCATE- LEGAL
July 2016-September 2017
• Provided comprehensive support to sexual assault survivors, offering guidance on victim rights and facilitating
updates on case progress while advocating for them during legal proceedings.
• Assisted clients in navigating the Ohio Attorney General Victim Compensation program, ensuring accurate
completion of required documentation and claims processing.
• Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration for case reviews, and contributed to community outreach and
education initiatives focused on prevention and awareness.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC is proud to participate in the foremost organizations of death
penalty litigation practice and sentence advocacy.
RESOURCES
Sentencing Advocacy
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC's most important objective is to relate with defense teams and clients to understand their core mitigation necessities and develop effective strategies. Below are some examples of resources we utilize to improve our knowledge and skills.
American Bar Association (2003) "ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 31: Iss. 4, Article 2. Available at: http://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol31/iss4/2
Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases, first published in the Hofstra Law Review in spring 2003.
Maher, Robin M. (2008) "The ABA and the Supplementary Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 36: Iss. 3, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol36/iss3/5
Supplementary Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases, first published in the Hofstra Law Review in spring 2008.
Hofstra Law Review
Leonard, Pamela Blume (2003) "A New Profession for an Old Need: Why a Mitigation Specialist Must Be Included on the Capital Defense Team," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 31 : Iss. 4 , Article 7. Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol31/iss4/7
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
Garvey, Stephen P., "Aggravation and Mitigation in Capital Cases: What Do Jurors Think?" (1998). Cornell Law Faculty Publications. 287.
https://scholarship.law.cornell.edu/facpub/287
Univ. of Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social Change
Russell Stetler, The Mystery of Mitigation: What Jurors Need to Make a Reasoned Moral Responses in Capital Sentencing, 11 U. Pa. J.L. & Soc. Change 237 (2008).
Available at: https://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/jlasc/vol11/iss2/3
The Mercy Workers
The Unique Role of Mitigation Specialists in Death Penalty Cases
Washington University Law Review
Emily Hughes, Arbitrary Death: An Empirical Study of Mitigation, 89 Wash. U. L. Rev. 581 (2012).Available at: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/law_lawreview/vol89/iss3/3
Santa Clara Law Review
Stetler, Russell, Death Penalty Keynote: Why Mitigation Matters, Now and for the Future, 61 SANTA CLARA L. REV. 699 (2021). Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/lawreview/vol61/iss3/1
LEGAL NOTICE
List Mitigation Consulting, LLC does not provide legal advice. We are not lawyers. List Mitigation Consulting, LLC is not a law firm and its services are not substitutes for an attorney’s advice. The information provided on this website is for general information and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should never be construed as providing legal advice on your case or situation. Accessing this website or viewing the information herein does not constitute a provider-client relationship.
This information is general in nature and is not intended to serve as the primary or sole basis case decisions.