Dr. Robert Gordon Forensic Psychology

The purpose of the Likable Witness Inventory (LWI) is to evaluate a Witness’s understanding of the testifying situation and to help the Witness prepare to be a truthful, likable witness. It is a clinical, educational procedure involving self appraisal and assistance by the Preparing Attorney.

The LWI is designed by Dr. Robert Gordon in consultation with the Board of Advisors of the Wilmington Institute Network(WIN). It is based on 30 years of research and experience in helping witnesses testify truthfully, competently and persuasively. 

An Interpretive Report is provided to the Witness and to the Attorney who refers the witness for evaluation.  The report is a useful source of information and recommendations for the witness and for the attorney who is preparing the witness.

Dr. Tanya Taylor Forensic Psychology

The Inventory includes 10 sections.  Each section explores a vital factor for a witness who seeks to be effective, persuasive and likable.  Each section has 10 relevant Inventory items. Doctoral graduate student Tanya Taylor has collaborated on the design of the factors and items.

The Inventory answers and results are secure and confidential.  The Witness is not asked to give identifying information about the case.

The LWI is designed for use in civil and criminal cases, in jury and bench trials and in dispute resolution proceedings.  It may be recommended by attorneys of all specialties, by in-house counsels and by government agencies. The Inventory is intended to be helpful for fact and expert witnesses.  It is written in an adult format. But it may also be used for teenage witnesses with parental consent. The Inventory continues to be improved by a program of research and application to actual cases.