“Your Honor,” Roma’s voice carried just the right note of respectful concern as he successfully challenged another of their preferred jurors, “given the potential juror’s expressed views on institutional authority, we have concerns about potential bias.”

Juniper watched their options narrow with each perfectly executed challenge. This wasn’t just jury selection – it was legal artistry. Roma’s team had clearly mapped every potential juror’s background, anticipating responses and planning their challenges like grandmasters in a chess tournament.

By the time the panel was seated, the transformation was complete. Roma had crafted exactly the jury he wanted while maintaining perfect procedural propriety. His smile held genuine appreciation as he nodded to Juniper across the courtroom – one professional acknowledging another’s skill, even in defeat.