The use of trial presentation technology has become mainstream for litigators. Today’s juror has likely grown up with instant messaging, on-demand entertainment, easy content creation and delivery, and an array of social media interaction. The world is now more heavily dependent on the immediate visual delivery of information than with previous generations. Todays juror demands instant access to evidence and expects the proficient use of trial presentation technology.
Judges frequently place time restrictions on the length of a trial, the case-in-chief and the length of opening and closing arguments. This can result in shorter trials, briefer presentations, fewer witnesses, fewer published exhibits, and an increased pressure to keep the jury engaged. Many of today’s most successful litigators embrace trial presentation technology.