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captures of websites, social media sites and other electronic forms are now being requested regularly. LSPs have expanded their graphic knowledge base to incorporate these tools once thought to be for external use only. According to the study, “Adopting an Educator Habit of Mind: Modifying What It Means to ‘Think Like a Lawyer’”: “When people merely hear information, they retain only about 10 percent of what they hear, while people exposed to a combination of oral information with visual aids retain approximately 85 percent of that information.” Therefore, the importance of graphic support is critical to the litigation team, which means LSPs can be a valuable asset in this area. As the litigation team prepares for litigation events, LSPs can provide assistance with: • Capturing graphic stills and video from the Internet • Getting exhibits labeled and loaded into presentation tools • Coordinating video depositions • Preparing graphics to be used at trial • Deposition designations • Training litigation teams in using trial presentation tools • Setting up courtroom technology 22 Litigation and Practice Support ILTA White Paper As you can see, the litigation process now begins and ends with tasks fit for litigation support. A well- rounded professional can and should be connected in every phase of the case — from assisting with prelitigation and early case-planning activities to successful case resolution. ILTA