by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting Some companies have justifiably built a reputation for extraordinary customer service. Ritz-Carlton is one of them, but not everyone has had the opportunity to test that reputation in real life. As it happens, I recently put Ritz-Carlton to the test while I stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in Maui, Hawaii. It’s a lovely place, and my wife and I chose the Club Level for our stay. But as can happen even at a Ritz-Carlton, some things went wrong. Actually, a lot of things went wrong. The club level was unexpectedly bought out by an unnamed VIP, and when my wife and I checked in for what was supposed to be our first real vacation without our triplets since our honeymoon in 2006, the front desk staff let us know that we would not be receiving the five meals per day and adult beverages associated with a Ritz-Carlton club level stay.
by Ryan H. Flax, Esq. (Former) Managing Director, Litigation Consulting A2L Consulting As a litigation consultant, one of my primary responsibilities is to help litigation teams develop and effectively use demonstrative evidence to support their trial presentation. The primary means of doing this is to create litigation graphics, which are most commonly used as PowerPoint slides that accompany oral argument and witness testimony.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting At A2L Consulting, we are very interested in sharing valuable information about the litigation consulting industry with the thousands of monthly readers of our Litigation Consulting Report blog. Some of our readers are among the nation’s top litigators, some run litigation support departments, some work every day on the challenging and difficult task of putting together trial exhibits, and some are law students and other interested observers. All show a strong interest in the topics we routinely write about: Trial tactics Jury consulting Litigation graphics Trial technology and its best uses Leadership for lawyers And much more
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting "I've got a case I might need some help with." That's how it usually starts when someone, usually a first or second chair litigator, reaches out to me at A2L Consulting.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting
by Ryan H. Flax, Esq. (Former) Managing Director, Litigation Consulting A2L Consulting
Jury consultants play a crucial role in ensuring that your witness is fully prepared for testimony. By leveraging their extensive experience in trial law, these consultants help your witness anticipate and tackle tough questions that may arise in the courtroom. This is particularly valuable in high-profile cases where media attention and public scrutiny can be overwhelming. With the guidance of a jury consultant, your witness can develop the confidence and poise necessary to deliver their testimony with utmost clarity and conviction.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting Trial lawyers need to be aware of any viable source of information about law and about trial practice and exhibits. There’s no end to the resources available to trial lawyers and trial consultants on the Web these days. One of the great features of social media is that it is, by and large, free. With this in mind, let's take a look at YouTube, which is a very helpful social network with pages, channels, and subscribers. It has a great many free resources that can help trial lawyers advise their clients on an interesting topic – how social media can and does interact with the law.
Social media has had a profound impact on jury consulting and voir dire in recent years. With the widespread use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, potential jurors now have the ability to share their opinions and biases with the world more easily than ever before. This has created both opportunities and challenges for jury consultants, who must navigate the complex landscape of social media to identify potential jurors who may be biased or prejudiced.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting
Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting
Some online estimates say that about 30 million PowerPoint presentations are given every day. That number seems more than a bit high, and it’s hard to find a credible source for it. But let’s say it’s off by a factor of 80 percent, so that just one-fifth of that many presentations are given each day. Still, that would be 6 million PowerPoints.
by Ken Lopez Founder & CEO A2L Consulting
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