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The article discusses how use of a consulting expert is a politically safe and non-discoverable way to get the information for lawyers. Topics discussed include need of testimony of an expert to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue; laws that protects another party's discovery of the facts and opinions of consulting experts under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure; and ways to identify consulting expert.

The article suggests lawyers protecting discoveries from opponent lawyer, who can enjoy the benefit from one's work tracking down by possible experts involved in the anticipation of litigation or preparation for trial. Topics discussed include Federal Rules of Civil Procedure dealing with the issue; no law for discovering the identity of non-testifying or experts; and a U.S federal court decision in the "Baki v. B.F. Diamond Construction" involving identification of such experts.

The author discusses the fees payment of a legal expert, who seeks discovery evidences on request of other party, as per the U.S. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure. The rule manifests that each party seeking evidence discovery from other party for production of documents and depositions must pay other side's expert a fee for time spent in reacting to discovery. She opposes this notion and informs that in certain cases it is beneficial to negotiate with an opponent on how much a client will pay.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including ways on how litigators can prevent indictment, tips for representing a client before a jury, and law firm bankruptcy.

An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses reports published in the issue, including "How to Discover and Use Social Media-Related Evidence," by Christopher J. Akin, "Speak with Style and Authority," by Steve Wisotsky, and one by Elaine Bucklo on an interview with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

In this article the author suggests how evolution is necessary for trial lawyers so that they can move ahead in their profession. He believes that litigators should try to evolve themselves as a "reasonable person" so as to adapt with the fast changing world. The profession of lawyers have undergone many changes including new ethics rules, the advent of video technology etc. Lawyers should also try to adopt increased juror participation and persuasive writing skills.