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Lucid CGI is a nationally recognized litigation graphics firm. We specialize in visual and technical strategies for persuasive communication. Research shows that when clear and concise visual aids are used in combination with speech, 70-80% is retained after a 72-hour period. In contrast, 10-15% is recalled when words alone are spoken. Lucid CGI uses trial-tested strategies to give the triers-of-fact the tools they need to fight for you.

We are experts in the art of advocacy, a reputation we’ve built trial by trial. Our principals are among the most experienced in the field. With a 35-year litigation history that includes every major case type, involving a comprehensive range of industries, on over 1,500 matters. We are proud to have served nationally ranked law firms on billion-dollar, high-stakes civil and high-profile criminal matters, in state, federal, and international venues.

Lucid CGI offers large-firm support, operationally streamlined to keep costs as low as possible. As visual thinkers and storytellers, we create images that communicate your arguments quickly, clearly and with an emotional resonance that sticks.

We are proud to have been retained to work with inspired attorneys on high-risk matters.

In Re Zantac (Ranitidine) NDMA

Product Liability | Defense | Florida | 2021

People v. Gene Atkins

(Silver Lake Trader Joe’s Shooting)
Murder | Prosecution | California | TBA

Hawaii v. Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi

Product Liability | Defense | Hawaii | 2020

MRC II v. Kevin Spacey

Contract/Sexual Misconduct | California | 2020

U.S v. Flores

RICO | Defense | California | 2019

In Re Allergan, Inc. Proxy Violation Securities

Class Action Securities | Defense | California & Ohio| 2018

In Re Blood Reagents Antitrust

Antitrust | Plaintiff | Philadelphia | 2018

Cepheid v. Roche Molecular Systems

Patent/Contract | Plaintiff | California | 2018

US Airways v. Sabre

Antitrust | Plaintiff | New York| 2016

Glen Larson Productions v. Universal

Contract | Defense | California| 2016

ConocoPhillips v. Timor-Leste

Contract | Defense | Singapore | 2014

Monsanto v. DuPont

Patent Infringement | Defense | Missouri | 2012

case experience

Antitrust • Aviation • Bankruptcy • Business Tort • City Ordinance • Civil Rights • Class Action • Construction • Contract Dispute • Copyright Infringement • Eminent Domain • Employment • EPA/OSHA Violation • Fraud • FTC • Human Rights • Insurance • Malicious Prosecution • Murder • Negligence • Patent Infringement • Personal Injury • Product Liability • Professional Malpractice • RICO • Securities • Sexual Misconduct • Toxic Tort • Trade Secrets • Trademark • Unsafe Road • Use of Force • Whistleblower • Workers Comp • Wrongful Death

"I have worked with Lucid CGI several times. Each time, I have been provided with excellent work product. Diane understands how to bring to life, amazing, detailed, visually accurate, and appealing graphics. Diane and her team are client-oriented, providing timely, cost-effective, visually stunning demonstrative evidence that is not only foundationally sound, it is what the jury uses to see the evidence in a memorable way. Diane is a consummate professional, with an understanding of the intersection of legal and visual evidence presentation. Lucid CGI gets it and I will continue to use them in complex litigation matters requiring a skilled graphical depiction of complex evidentiary concepts. "

Heidi A. Skinner | Deputy Attorney | California Department of Transportation | San Diego
"Lucid CGI worked on a series of three rapid-fire cases, and their counsel and work in that environment were professional and very helpful to our prevailing in all three matters. I heartily recommend their services."

Terry D. Avchen | Partner | Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Avchen & Shapiro LLP | Los Angeles
"Lucid CGI gave us a multi-media visual strategy, for opening statements and witness testimony that was extremely helpful in getting the jury to see it our way. We were able to clearly communicate our story and persuasively discredit the prosecution’s evidence. At the end of a 3 1/2 week criminal trial, our client was acquitted of all charges. I’ll definitely use Lucid CGI again."

Michael J. McCabe | Criminal Attorney | San Diego
"Lucid CGI provides clear and effective animations and demonstratives in complex technical matters without the added overhead that comes from a large animation or graphics firm. Their level of service and attentiveness is excellent."

Jonathan M. Sobel | Partner | Hogan Lovells US LLP | New York
"Diane Suzuki is some kind of genius."

Martin Q. Peterson, Ph.D. | President, FAI | Lincoln
"I’ve worked with Lucid CGI on several matters, particularly patent litigations, over the last ten years. Their work has been consistently excellent. They easily grasp the most complicated technical matters and prepares graphics that clearly and concisely present the material to any audience.... Lucid CGI is the only company that I would use for graphics support in patent cases or any other matter."

Erik N. Videlock | Partner | Pepper Hamilton LLP | Philadelphia

Diane Suzuki had a vision of providing attorneys more than PowerPoint.

Diane wanted more. She loved her job but something was missing. Diane had spent 15 years as a lead creative for large litigation consulting firms when storytelling emerged as the strategic paradigm. She enrolled in USC’s film school deepen her understanding of storytelling.

Film school brought filmic storytelling techniques and a sharper visual vocabulary to her expertise. Moreover a vision was sparked, inspired by the technologies and the creative minds she found in the film industry.

“We were creating sophisticated photo-realistic 3D animations and interactive games.”

It was a lightbulb moment. Lucid CGI was born.

see the founder’s bio

From PowerPoint to augmented reality, we’ve got you covered.

visual strategy

graphic design

animation & video

reality capture

interactive 3D

trial tech support

VISUAL STRATEGY CONSULTING
Experts in the art of advocacy work with you to develop persuasive graphic strategies that bring your arguments to life – strategies based on 35 years of trial-tested successes. Our job is to align jurors’ perceptions and fill in gaps in their experience. We persuasively communicate key points and delineate fact patterns, and craft expert testimony into compelling and easy-to-understand narratives. Our goal is to give the triers of fact the tools they need to fight for you in deliberations.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT | POSTER BOARDS
We keep it clean so that the message is clear. Good design is so much more than making things pretty. It is about creating something that communicates a focused message at a glance.

ANIMATION | LIVE ACTION VIDEO
2D ANIMATION | 3D ANIMATION | LIVE ACTION
Animation and live action video give a feeling of reality and concreteness, dynamically explain the product or action, to get the point across quickly.

REALITY CAPTURE
LASER SCANS | PHOTOGRAMMETRY | MOCAP
Reality capture is the quick collection of accurate data about the real-world — the way the world looks and the way it moves. The data is used to survey sites, measure distances between objects, and create accurate 3D animations.

REAL-TIME 3D
AUGMENTED REALITY | VIRTUAL REALITY | INTERACTIVE 3D
Real-time 3D provides the ultimate flexibility in interacting with 3D models and scenes. The capacities are limitless. For example you can examine objects at any angle or level of detail. You can walk through environments or interact with mechanisms and parts. You can also initiate animations, and prompt the display of documents or video on a click.

IN-TRIAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
HOT SEAT OPERATOR | EXHIBIT DATABASE MGMT | EQUIPMENT RENTAL
For a seamless in-court experience, trial technology professionals create and manage the exhibit database, sync and edit video/audio depositions, design the courtroom equipment layout, and work closely with your trial team for a seamless in-trial experience.

our jury consulting partner

LEGGETT JURY RESEARCH, LLC

www.ljrllc.com | info@ljrllc.com| 626.233.3504

Leggett Jury Research, LLC is one of the nation’s premier trial consulting firms, specializing in the application of jury research to trial practice. With over thirty years of experience in complex corporate civil litigation in both Federal and State courts around the country, LJR knows juries.

LJR delivers research and consulting of the highest quality to inform the strategic litigation decisions facing trial lawyers and corporate counsel, and uses proven and reliable social science tools for the successful resolution of challenging cases.

LJR is different from other trial consulting firms. They are not a research mill with pre-packaged products or questionnaire items. The work on your case is unique and custom-designed based on a deep understanding of case issues and your needs, while bringing to bear their vast experience on other cases. LJR brings fresh eyes to your case – whether it is their first or twenty-first with similar claims.

The founder, Dr. Ellen Leggett, earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in psychology and education at Harvard University. She has published and spoken widely on jury psychology and has been interviewed on ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN national newscasts. Her articles have appeared in Antitrust Report, Computer Lawyer, International Legal Strategy, Product Liability Law and Claims, California Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy, and Corporate Legal Times. She was on the inaugural Editorial Board of Antitrust Report.

At any stage in the litigation process, LJR is a trusted partner to understand how your case is being understood by your audience and to achieve the most effective and persuasive communication possible.

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