Battle of Trial Presentation Technology: Trial Director vs. Trial Pad
Presented by: Kristin Neerhof and Kim Passey
Summary: The advantages of using technology at the time of trial are stunning. Using technology lends many advantages to attorneys and law firms when preparing their cases for trial. This comprehensive program is meant to educate on the various forms of available software and hardware options, while providing insight into changes in technology. This program will also offer an overview of different forms of media, delivery, and effective presentation methods.
Paralegals will receive education and training in practical applications of trial presentation software. This will help attendees prepare for trial in an effective, time-efficient manner. Participants will learn how to best structure their cases clearly and effectively for a successful, seamless presentation.
Two of the most popular Trial Presentation Software options on the market will be featured: Trial Director® vs. Trial Pad. In this 45 minute presentation, Kim Passey, a veteran Trial Resource™ Consultant, will feature Trial Director®; while Kristin Neerhof of HG Litigation will discuss Trial Pad. During the battle you will discover the strengths and weaknesses of each presentation tool.
Which screen will win the battle? You will have to join us to find out!
Presenter Bios: Kristin Neerhof is the Director of Business Development for HG Deposition and Litigation Services and its sister company, Trial Resource. During her time at HG, she has cultivated a strong network of court reporters, videographers, and trial consultants to assist her law firm and corporate/insurance company clients.
Kristin is proud to be a powerful resource for depositions, hearings and trials throughout the world. She welcomes the challenge of organizing complex cases and enjoys coordinating all parties to make case logistics as simple as possible.
Kristin graduated with a BA in Entrepreneurship and Venture Management from the University of Oklahoma. She consistently applies her degree by keeping ahead of the curve with new litigation support technology. Staying at the forefront of rapid technology changes in the legal industry allows her HG clients to receive the best and most innovative solutions for their cases.
As a member of several legal associations in the state, Kristin regularly presents techniques to implement cutting-edge technology into depositions and trial preparation to General Counsel, attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries.
Kim Passey is a uniquely qualified trial/hot seat technician with extensive trial experience in numerous federal, state, and arbitration forums around the country involving high-stakes complex cases. Kim's 23 years of experience in the legal industry covers a wide diversity of cases including complex business litigation, securities, antitrust, insurance coverage, white collar criminal defense, product liability, construction litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death matters.
Most importantly, Kim's greatest strength is partnering with attorneys to help create well-organized and compelling trial presentations that effectively communicate with jurors. She is also exceptionally calm under pressure and able to smoothly navigate a wide variety of demonstrative software programs on the fly and anticipate the changing demands in supporting attorneys in the war-room and courtroom. Demonstrative software expertise includes TrialDirector, PowerPoint and numerous other timeline software products.
In addition to her extensive trial experience, Kim has managed the e-discovery and database management process in hundreds of complex cases involving millions of documents. E-discovery and database software expertise includes Summation, Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail, IConnect, Case Notebook, Case Timeline, CaseMap, TimeMap, Trial Cloud, and dozens more.
In summary, Kim's diverse and extensive experience makes her a unique problem solver for her clients. Her case management expertise, ranging from discovery evidence management to trial presentation, demonstrative graphics, and courtroom presentation technology make her a one-of-a-kind consultant before and throughout trial, as well as in the area of computerized litigation support and automated trial technologies.
Location:
Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, 660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600, Newport Beach, CA 92660
OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this seminar qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 2.0.
Event Fee: $10.00 for OCPA members, $20.00 for non-members and $20.00 for all walk-ins who have not pre-registered online (both members and non-members).
Snacks courtesy of OCPA and HG Litigation
**Parking: Parking in the structure and open lot adjacent to the building for a fee; Free parking at nearby Fashion Island; OCPA does not reimburse for parking fees
*Space is limited for all OCPA events, so please submit your reservation via this website event. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come first serve basis if space is available.
*Cancellation Policy - If you need to cancel your reservation, please e-mail the Technology Section Chair Donna McNally at dmcnally@sycr.com. No refunds will be issued. Credit for a future meeting will be held in your OCPA account which may be applied to future meetings if your cancellation is received no less than 48 hours prior to the event.
Questions? Please contact the Litigation Section Chair Donna McNally at dmcnally@sycr.com or VP Administration Lorena Hughes at lhughes@landrylaw.net. If you have a topic or speaker you would like to hear at an upcoming section meeting, please let us know.
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