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Learning Styles and Why You Should Keep Them in Mind
by David Rosenthal
What is a dominant learning style, and why is it important to consider as a trial lawyer who must persuade judges and jurors?
What I Learned About Visuals While Serving On a Jury
by David Rosenthal
Have you ever wondered whether the advice you give to clients is always as sound in practice as it is in theory? Recently I was selected to serve as a juror ....
Is Jeff Bezos Wrong to Ban PowerPoint?
by Jonathan Carey
"We don't do PowerPoint presentations at Amazon," wrote Jeff Bezos in Amazon's recent Letter to Shareholders.
Class Actions: How to Win the Battle of Experts
by Jonathan Carey
While class action lawsuits are an efficient way to resolve the claims of numerous parties, there is no such thing as a simple class action for judges.
10 Questions a Trial Graphics Consultant Should Ask You
by Jonathan Carey
Question #1: How would you describe your case?
Question #2: Have you developed your case roadmap and themes?
10 Steps to a Winning Presentation in Arbitration
by Jonathan Carey
Do arbitrators expect you to present your case in the same captivating storytelling manner that jurors demand in a trial? Will you insult arbitrators, who are often retired judges ....
5 Ways to Fix a “Broken” Trial Graphic
by David Rosenthal
When a poorly-designed visual confuses your jury or fails to grab its attention, you lose a valuable opportunity to communicate an important point in your client’s case. So how can you fix a suboptimal or “broken” visual in order to achieve optimal messaging?
Can “Red Teaming” Improve Trial Outcomes?
by Jonathan Carey
Some say litigation is like war. If so, should you consider using "red teaming," one of the most powerful tools now used by the US military? Red teaming encourages leaders to reevaluate a strategy precisely ....
Are Mediation Graphics the New Trial Graphics?
by David Rosenthal
When I began my career in litigation graphics in the mid-90's, the use of professional quality graphics at trial was not ubiquitous, as it is today. Some trial lawyers felt it was reserved only for larger or more complex cases.
Graphics Help Lawyer Show Client That, Sometimes, Losing Is Winning
by Jonathan Carey
Trial lawyers hate to lose, and employment defense attorney Tom Hockel of Kelly, Hockel & Klein in San Francisco is no exception. Usually, Tom and his employment defense firm only consider it a victory when the plaintiff fails to recover any damages at trial. However, after a jury awarded damages to the plaintiff in a recent trial, the firm and their client were elated. Why?
The “Curse of Knowledge”
by Jonathan Carey
Abraham Lincoln once famously remarked: "He who represents himself has a fool for a client." Why did President Lincoln, an attorney, feel compelled to make that statement?