ProBono Program

ACT participates in several ProBono cases a year. As an auxiliary service to the legal profession our strong commitment to the community reflects that of our clients. Participation and support of these cases is full service. The dedication of resources to graphic creation, animation, editing, video deposition, and trial presentation support are given as dictated by the client's need.

ProBono Matters

-- BIG WIN FOR ACT'S CLIENTS --
Pro Bono Work for Cabello v Fernandez Larios in Miami.
ACT on Legal Team in Death Squad Case.

An historic verdict in the trial against Armando Fernandez Larios for his role in the 1973 Chilean "Caravan of Death" was awarded to a Bay Area family in the amount of four million dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Fernandez Larios was found liable in his role as a member of a military squad under Augusto Pinochet for torture, crimes against humanity, and extrajudicial killing.

The "Caravan of Death" was active in October 1973 during a two-week span, resulting in at least 72 killings. On October 17th Winston Cabello, an economist, was taken along with twelve other political prisoners, tortured and killed.

While those responsible for these acts have escaped accountability for the past few decades, changing opinions and law have made it possible for the victim's families to seek justice. The Cabello family is one of over seventy-two families who have waited over thirty years for this verdict.

All three of ACT's Divisions (Trial, Graphic and Video) contributed to the visual presentation of the evidence at the Cabello trial, for a total of more than 300 man-hours.

ACT is pleased to contribute to the legal community, and welcome the opportunity to work with your firm on pro bono matters in the future. Please feel free to contact us at bsmith@advcourttech.com regarding our services and pro bono work.

MCLE Program

ACT offers MCLE courses at no charge. These courses assist attorneys in selecting and receiving the best quality support in all stages of litigation.

Deposition and Courtroom Video - The Current State of Technology acquaints attorneys with the technical aspects of video depositions. By attending this seminar, attorneys will have a better understanding of the available video standards to ensure proper equipment for quality playback in the courtroom. ACT certifies that the State Bar of California has approved this activity for MCLE credit.

Courtroom Presentation Technology and Considerations explores courtroom presentation capabilities and software. By attending this seminar, attorneys will have a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in each technology and how to avoid glitches during trial. They will also discover different ways to present and integrate document images, exhibits, graphics, photos, and video material. ACT certifies that the State Bar of California has approved this activity for MCLE credit.

How to Create and Use Winning Graphics covers all the do's and don'ts of demonstrative exhibits: crafting an overall visual strategy that clearly and accurately states the case; the psychology of color, type, and emphasis; tailoring the presentation format to fit the message and setting; and how to most effectively work with graphics specialists. ACT is in the process of obtaining MCLE certification from the State Bar of California.