This document discusses technology in the courtroom and best apps for lawyers. It begins by explaining how jurors retain information better when presentations combine visual and audio elements. It then discusses various software options for creating courtroom presentations and demonstrations, including TrialDirector, Sanction, and Visionary. The document also covers other presentation tools like document cameras and smart boards. It emphasizes practicing with the technology and consulting with the court on equipment usage policies. Finally, the document reviews eight best legal apps for lawyers, including TrialDirector, TrialPad, TranscriptPad, JuryPad, WestlawNext, Fed Courts, Time Master + Billing, and Notes Plus.

1. Technology in the
Courtroom and Best
Apps for Lawyers
Thomas J. Cullen, Jr.
Malcolm S. Brisker
Goodell, DeVries
One South Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
YOURLOGO

2. What Has Happened To Our Societal
Attention Span?
According to Business Week, the typical U.S.
executive has an on-the-job attention span of
six minutes
According to USA Today, the average length
of an attention span of a man in America is
23 minutes

3. Relevant Question
How much time do the three
major network news anchors
spend on camera during each
newscast?
5 ½ Minutes

4. Planning A Presentation/Argument
Think of Your Argument in
Scenes/Segments
Plant a “seed” or
“flag” in every
scene
Give each sixminute segment its
own headline
Presentation
Tips
The entire room
is your theater
Change presenters,
if possible
Use different
audio/visual
techniques in
different scenes –
multi-media
approach

5. Importance of Technology in the
Courtroom:
Jurors’ retain six times as much information if
your presentation combines visual evidence with
oral presentation.
Technology use at trial has changed dramatically
over the last 15 years. Hardware and software
options are more numerous, more robust, less
expensive and easier to use than ever before.
Source: Bob Manlowe, Esq., “Use of Technology In The Courtroom.”

6. Deciding What Technology to Use
Examples of Trial Presentation Software
TrialDirector®
Sanction® by Lexis Nexis®
Visionary®

7. TrialDirector®

8. Graphic and Demonstrative Software
Powerpoint
CorelDRAW
Adobe
Photoshop
PaintShop
Pro
PDF
Converter
Photo-Paint

9. Other Presentation Tools
Mix it up – the best presentations involve multi-media to vary the
presentation and keep the jury’s attention
 Portable Video Presenters and Document Cameras (ELMO) – can be a
good back-up to display “surprise” documents that were not scanned for
trial
 The Smart Board – interactive blackboard or flip chart – great for
witnesses who need to annotate a demonstrative exhibit or draw
diagrams for illustration purposes
 Foam Core Boards – can be strategically placed in the courtroom for a
permanent visual effect
 White Boards and Flip Charts
 iPad with white board and handwriting application

10. Technology in the Courtroom
Outside Trial Technology Services – trial technicians will install and
calibrate equipment for optimal presentation to the jury
Equipment Rentals
 Laptop Computers – state-of-the-art
 LCD Projectors
 ELMO Visual Presenters
 Extra monitors for Judge, witness, jury
and counsel tables
 Switchers – easily share presentation
equipment and associated costs with
opposing counsel
 Audio Systems
 Interactive White Boards

11. Technology in the Courtroom –
Practical Considerations
Several weeks before trial ask yourself the following questions:
 What are the case-specific cost issues with using levels of technology?
 Will the court allow me to use projectors, computers and any other
equipment for demonstrative purposes?
 Will the court provide any of the equipment?
 Are there monitors already built into the courtroom?
 How is the courtroom set up?
 Will the Court allow me to set up my equipment before trial?
 Who will run the equipment at trial?

12. Best Legal Apps for Lawyers

13. Eight Best Legal Apps for Lawyers
1
TrialDirector for iPad
2
TrialPad
3
TranscriptPad for iPad
4
JuryPad
5
6
WestlawNext
7
Time Master + Billing
8
Notes Plus
Fed Courts

14. TrialDirector for iPad
Case Management on the Go!
TrialDirector for iPad allows you to:
 Manage multiple case folders
 Create new case folders right on
the device
 Import entire folders from
Dropbox with folder structure
intact
 Import files one at a time from
Dropbox
 Export a workbook from
TrialDirector 6
 Save annotated document
revisions to PDF

15. TrialDirector for iPad
Case Management on the Go!
Annotation Features
 Callout Tool – Use multiple
callouts from different pages.
Callouts can be zoomed and
placed anywhere on the screen.
 Pen Tool – Multiple colors
supported
 Highlight Tool – Bright and fully
transparent redaction tool
 Laser Pointer Tool
 Whiteboard Tool
 Annotation Tools

16. TrialPad
Organization and Presentation Tools at your Fingertips
Key Features
 Powerful legal document
management and presentation tool
for use in trial, hearing and ADR
settings
 Organize, manage, annotate and
store documents and video
 Create separate case folders
 Highlight Tool
 Annotation Tools
 Callout Tools

17. Transcript Pad for iPad
Freedom of Sophisticated Transcript Review Anytime
Key Features
 Simple issue coding, highlighting and
flagging
 Comment on transcript
 Powerful search tool that allows you
to find keywords in a simple
deposition, across an entire case,
and everything in between
 Condense all work into organized
report
 Import exhibits

18. JuryPad
Organize, Evaluate and Select Your Best Jury
Key Features
 Designed to evaluate and select
jurors in any jurisdiction
 Easily add or edit your jurors’
information
 Map their addresses
 Take notes, sort, and evaluate jurors
on the fly
 Quickly view jury pool demographics
– age, race, and gender
 Easily sort, search, and filter your
jurors

19. WestlawNext
Tap Into the World’s Most Advanced Legal Research System
Key Features
 Run searches with WestSearch and
filter the results
 Browse using touch screen navigation
 Add notes and highlighting to
docments
 Access KeyCite information, research
history, favorites and frequently used
content
 Organize and share research with
folders
 Save, annotate, and view document
online and offline

20. Fed Courts
Key Features
 Full text of all of the federal rules of
procedure and local rules for every
federal court in the country
 Provides access to Pacer
 Provides address of every district,
bankruptcy, and appellate court in the
United States

21. Time Master + Billing
Key Features
 Track time by start, stop and/or by
duration
 Single or multiple running timers
 Time entries are by client and can be
sub-catergorized by project and
tasks
 Multiple filters to sort and view only
what you want to see
 Track expenses
 Display reports right on your device
that you can view and export via
email

22. Notes Plus
Powerful NoteTaking Tool
Key Features
 Close-up writing mode lets you write
comfortably with your big finger or
stylus
 Record audio easily while taking
notes
 Handwriting recognition –
conveniently convert your
handwriting to searchable text
 Mix typing with handwriting by
inserting moveable textboxes
 Enrich your notes with images from
Photos, Camera Rolls, or the web

23. Using Your iPad in the Courtroom

24. Using your iPad in the Courtroom

25. Additional Legal Apps for iPad
Dropbox
ABA Journal
Dragon Dictation
Fastcase
iJuror
JuryTracker
Courtlink
Citrix Receiver

26. Do You Have
Any Questions?