Trial presentation checklist

Today's judges, jurors, and arbitration panels expect clear, engaging visual presentations that bring evidence to life. The way you display your evidence can make or break your argument — no matter how thoroughly you've prepared your case.

What should a trial presentation checklist cover?

A strong trial presentation plan covers choosing the right display technology before trial day, building a visual strategy that shows rather than tells your story, deciding who runs the presentation and how they'll communicate with counsel, and preparing deposition video, document callouts, and timelines in advance. The goal is smooth, confident execution — nothing improvised in front of the jury.

Five reasons to use a structured trial presentation checklist:

Choose the right technology before trial day

Pull up exhibits instantly and adapt to unexpected turns in testimony, instead of fumbling with unfamiliar tools mid-cross-examination.

Show, don't tell, with a real visual strategy

Judges, jurors, and arbitrators respond to evidence they can see. This checklist helps you build a presentation that brings your story to life instead of just narrating it.

Know exactly who's running the presentation

Lock in communication signals and backup protocols with your tech support person before trial day, so a technical hiccup never derails your argument.

Make the most of deposition video and document callouts

Static slides can't match what synced video, timelines, and highlighted callouts do for a jury's attention and retention.

Go from courtroom setup through post-trial reflection

This checklist covers every decision you need to make to deliver a compelling, professional presentation — from selecting your tools to presenting with confidence. Download it today.