7 Mistakes To Avoid When Using Trial Graphics | Proskauer Rose LLP
Case Summary
Federal district judges have expressed growing frustration with the excessive use of PowerPoint slides during trials, describing them as invasive and detrimental to the judicial process. At a recent ABA meeting, judges criticized the overreliance on these visual aids, likening their impact to that of kudzu. The panel discussion highlighted concerns about the typical routine of lawyers in complex cases, where PowerPoint slides often dominate proceedings and detract from effective communication and argumentation.
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- • Excessive PowerPoint use
- • Judicial frustration
- • Impact on trial proceedings
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At the American Bar Association's Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., several federal district judges expressed their frustration with the excessive use of PowerPoint slides during trials, describing it as 'more invasive than kudzu' and a 'sin.' Judge Crabtree specifically criticized the typical routine of lawyers presenting lengthy slides during complex cases, suggesting that it distracts jurors from listening to the lawyers' arguments.