Tom Vidal, Partner at Pryor Cashman in Los Angeles, leads high-stakes litigation in Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Technology. Like many partners in large firms, Tom faces trials where the opposing side shows up with full trial support teams, with presentation professionals, bulky equipment, and complicated workflows.
But Tom prefers a different approach.
He uses LIT SUITE to give him total control of his trial presentation, eliminate unnecessary staff overhead, and focus on what matters: connecting with the judge and jury.
“LIT SUITE has revolutionized how I prepare and present my cases. Everything I need is organized, accessible, and right at my fingertips.”
Seamless Trial Presentations With No Extra Staff Needed
In Federal Court, Tom has faced teams with trial tech staff calling out document numbers and instructions like “highlight paragraph two” while a technician clicks around a monitor. Tom does the same, but faster and more effectively — directly from his iPad using TrialPad. There’s no back-and-forth, no miscommunication. He controls every document, callout, and highlight live, keeping the jury’s focus on him.
“The presentation is clean, buttoned-up, and all at your fingertips.”
Organized Preparation That Scales with Large Cases
With complex cases, Tom loads all potential exhibits into TrialPad, organizes key witness folders, and builds examination outlines alongside his evidence. He tracks exhibit usage in DocReviewPad and builds precise chronologies in TranscriptPad, allowing him to navigate hundreds of documents with ease.
“It has enabled me to easily find and access all key case materials. My trial setup has never been more organized or easier to navigate.”
Mobility and Efficiency Before and During Trial
Tom uses every spare moment to prepare, reviewing transcripts and exhibits on his iPad while commuting. He no longer lugs around boxes of paper or relies on IT teams to manage files. Even in remote arbitrations over Zoom, LIT SUITE’s wireless sharing ensures flawless, professional presentations.
“I finally have mission-critical software that works.”
Simplified Trial Workflow = Winning Results
In a recent arbitration, Tom’s streamlined approach with LIT SUITE impressed the client and neutral fact-finders alike. Arbitration was over Zoom, and he used TrialPad for every aspect of the case: opening statement, direct exams, cross-exams, arguments, etc. The opposing team’s clunky PDF viewers couldn’t match the polished, agile presentations LIT SUITE allowed.
In addition, the client was "thrilled" at how smooth and effective his presentation was, and TranscriptPad was a crucial tool during the post-hearing briefing stage.
The result? A win.
