CJ Hickey
Senior Trial Consulting Advisor
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IMS Legal Strategies Senior Trial Consulting Advisor CJ Hickey is a seasoned trial graphics and multimedia design professional with 35 years of experience working with attorneys and expert witnesses to develop visual concepts for complex litigation. He specializes in animations, graphic presentations, and tutorials for complex matters involving intellectual property, product liability, trade secret, construction delay, and other civil litigation. He provides comprehensive on-site and remote trial and hearing support, overseeing all types of visual production and courtroom presentation systems.
By combining technical accuracy with sophisticated visual storytelling, CJ develops winning presentations that effectively communicate complicated case concepts to decision-makers. His work helps litigation teams convey critical details that ensure juror comprehension and retention of key facts that have a major impact on case success.
CJ joined IMS Legal Strategies through the 2026 acquisition of Fulcrum Legal Graphics, where he was a member of senior leadership for more than 25 years. Over the course of his career at Fulcrum, he brought evidence to life in hundreds of matters using tools such as illustration, 2D animation, 3D animation, demonstrative conceptualization and production, courtroom presentations, and technical trial support.
- Senior Trial Consulting Advisor, IMS Legal Strategies, 2026-present
- Senior Vice President, Producer/Animator, Fulcrum Legal Graphics, 1999-2026
- Freelance Animator, 1998-2002
- Instructor, 3D Computer Animation, San Francisco Academy of Art, 1998-2000
- Producer/Animator, FTI Consulting, 1992-1998
- Artist/Animator/Programmer, Bridge 3D, Inc., 1992-1994
- Artist/Animator/Programmer, Main Point Productions, 1990-1992
- BFA, Computer Graphics, Syracuse University
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Proven experience across all industries and practice areas.
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Strategic consulting and expert support for all litigation stages.