The essential guide to preparing and presenting your case

What is the presentation stage of ediscovery?

Presentation is the ninth and final stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) — the point where all the evidence you've collected, processed, and reviewed gets turned into an argument a judge, jury, or arbitration panel can actually follow. A well-presented case tells a story in a few sentences; the real work is deciding which documents, witnesses, and visuals earn a place in that story.

During the case prep process, the main goal for legal teams is to build a case that tells a compelling story. At the same time, they must manage depositions, assemble evidence and exhibits, prepare witnesses, develop a presentation, and more.

It’s a careful balancing act, and early planning is essential for a smooth process and successful argument.

In this free guide, we explain how to:

• Build your case story around three elements — the who, what, and when — starting from the document review stage, not the week before trial
• Choose the right tools for exhibit stamping and courtroom presentation, from Adobe Acrobat to purpose-built trial software
• Prepare witnesses and depositions so nothing gets left to the last minute
• Use visuals strategically — a recent study found 65% of people prefer to learn from visual information, but only 47% of attorneys actually present that way
• Test your strategy with mock trials and focus groups before you're in front of a real jury
• Bonus: A final checklist covering exhibit stamping, presentation tools, and visual types, so you're ready to present with confidence

This ediscovery guide is your master-class in the case building and trial prep and presentation process.