New Kids on the Block: Millennial and Gen-Z Jurors and How We Can Adapt
Ashley Fetyko
Partner and Head of Growth & Client Engagement at Tyson & Mendes, LLP
In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Fetyko, Partner and Head of Growth & Client Engagement at Tyson & Mendes, LLP, to explore the mindset of Millennial and Gen Z jurors. Ashley challenges common stereotypes, shedding light on the core values that drive these generations—resilience, a strong sense of justice, and a deep commitment to diversity. She also unpacks their growing skepticism toward corporations and what that means for the courtroom.
Ashley offers practical, forward-thinking strategies for engaging younger jurors, from effective storytelling and thoughtful use of technology to building trust through transparency. This conversation dives into how legal professionals can better understand generational perspectives, navigate anti-corporate bias, and tailor their communication styles to shorter attention spans.
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Ashley Fetyko
Partner and Head of Growth & Client Engagement at Tyson & Mendes, LLP
Summary of Qualifications
Ashley Paige Fetyko is a Partner and the Head of Growth & Client Engagement. Ms. Fetyko is based in the Denver and San Diego offices but serves all offices across the firm. Her practice focuses on research, education, and thought leadership surrounding Nuclear Verdicts® and their causes, trends, and solutions. With a focus on client need and industry trends and concerns, Ms. Fetyko leverages her deep trial experience to develop industry-leading innovation, consultation, and education services.
Prior to joining Tyson & Mendes, Ms. Fetyko was a prosecutor, serving as both a deputy district attorney and as Chief Trial Deputy District Attorney. She has extensive trial experience after serving as first chair in over 90 jury trials (both criminal and civil). As a prosecutor, she handled all manner of criminal offenses, including high-profile murder, sexual assault, and crimes against children cases, and trained law enforcement, including agents with the FBI.
Ms. Fetyko received her J.D. from Southwestern Law School and received her B.A. from Emerson College, graduating with awards and honors in writing and political communication. Ms. Fetyko is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association (on the Judicial Committee and as a Mentor in the CWBA LIFT! Mentorship Program), Denver MAMAS (Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association), the Weld County Bar Association, and the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association.
