In today’s rapidly shifting litigation environment, corporate counsel faces more pressure than ever to deliver results with fewer resources. The 2025 BTI Litigation Outlook report highlighted a clear shift: in-house clients are demanding more than traditional support to meet these demands—they are seeking innovative, tech-enabled, and outcome-driven partnerships.
In a recent episode of IMS Elevate, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sat down with Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic to explore how corporate legal teams and their outside counsel can meet this moment with fresh thinking and practical tools.
Strategic Support That Moves the Needle
As Chris explained, clients do not need more noise: they need ideas that optimize outcomes. Whether it is uncovering leverage points in high-risk disputes, identifying overlooked strategic paths, or reframing trial themes, the insights should be grounded in social science and rigorous analysis, delivered in a way that is actionable and effective.
Technology That Simplifies, Not Complicates
Corporate clients have consistently expressed a desire for technology that enhances clarity and efficiency. Two IMS technologies are making a major impact on these objectives throughout the full case lifecycle.
- The Advantage: Our interactive juror insights application that visualizes mock jury data, helping legal teams quickly assess case strength, themes, evidence, and witness impact.
- Chronos℠: A strategic timeline tool that transforms complex case narratives into digestible visual roadmaps, offering instant access to related exhibits and remarkable presentation flexibility.
These customized productivity tools empower in-house legal teams to identify risks and opportunities more clearly, enable quick and confident decision-making, and present a compelling, data-backed case.
Fresh Perspectives That Drive Better Outcomes
In-house clients have been clear in their opinions: they do not want a rehash of the same old playbook; they want strategies that challenge assumptions and open new doors. As Adam noted, “They want something that actually makes them stop and think differently about their position in the case or even see their case in a completely new light.”
By combining specialized expert consulting, data analytics, and communication tools, legal teams can apply new approaches—not just for novelty’s sake, but because they lead to better strategic paths.
Responsible Use of Generative AI
With a reported 52% of corporate counsel now using some form of artificial intelligence (AI), a balanced approach is essential. “We use AI as an accelerator, not a substitute for expertise,” Chris noted.
AI can process vast amounts of information quickly, but it is human judgment that ensures relevance and courtroom impact. This thoughtful integration gives clients confidence in both the data and the decisions that follow.
What Corporate Counsel Should Expect
Chris Dominic left corporate counsel with a clear message: “Fewer surprises and better outcomes, please.” Delivering on that promise means offering:
- Fresh, strategic ideas
- Purposeful technology
- Battle-tested, non-cookie-cutter strategies
This combination enables corporate legal teams to make informed decisions earlier in the litigation lifecycle, whether preparing for mediation or building a courtroom battle plan.
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IMS has delivered trusted consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 65,000 cases. We become a seamless extension of the legal team from pre-suit investigation services and discovery through case preparation and trial proceedings.
Discover how technology innovations empower our highly accomplished team to deliver exceptional client results. Explore more resources and insights at imslegal.com, or reach out to request a consultation: contactus@imslegal.com.
