Whether persuading a jury, presenting at a beauty contest for a potential client, or teaching law students, attorneys must grab and keep an audience’s attention. When it comes to written communication, that task can be even more daunting.

Expanding on the old adage, “a picture is better than a thousand words,” successful lawyers often turn to infographics — graphics that combine text and images — to illustrate points quickly and effectively. To get a sense of how creatively they can be, browse Pinterest where such boards as DolanLaw’s Law Infographics archive examples of the many ways attorneys can maximize the power of this medium.

To quickly grasp how to build infographics from scratch, take a stroll over to YouTube, where both free and premium providers offer tutorials. Law Technology News picked just a few to review. Take a few minutes to school yourself in this medium and then go-for-it!

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