Trial Magazine

One of the things I was most excited about from the 2019 issues of Trial was Tech Bytes. This revamped section brought you guidance on topics such as social media engagement, online juror research, technology for working remotely, and more. While Trial had occasionally included tech-related articles, we made it our goal to deliver many more last year.

That trend continues in 2020, with upcoming Tech Bytes focused on online marketing, e-discovery, and handling cyberattacks.

But our dedication to bringing you up-to-date, practical information on the ­ever-changing tech world goes beyond just one section of the magazine. The entire June issue will focus on technology, and tech-related features will be integrated into issues dedicated to The Business of Law (March) and A Litigator’s Toolbox (December).

Trial’s Question of the Month is another favorite of Trial staff. Check out this month’s question, “If you could change one thing about the practice of law, what would it be?” (p. 52). We received an unprecedented number of responses to next month’s question, “What’s the most valuable piece of constructive feedback that you’ve ever received?” Trial readers share advice and anecdotes reflecting the collegiality of AAJ’s community of plaintiff attorneys and legal professionals.

Other highlights this year will include short interviews with plaintiff attorneys on how settlements can result in broad change, such as using unclaimed cy pres funds for legal aid and universities revamping their frat system policies on sexual assault (April). And in August, we’re bringing back a popular past theme, Juror Bias/Psychology in the Law, and delving into persuasion techniques and the science behind decision-making.

We hope you enjoy everything Trial offers in 2020. Please share your feedback at trial@justice.org. 

Jennifer D. Adams, Editor in Chief