Course Description:

People are visual learners, including juries. Fraud examiners, forensic accountants, and investigators know the power of persuasive evidence, but sometimes the charts, graphs, timelines, and other graphics may not be as effective as they could be. This session outlines the principles of planning and building successful and defensible summary exhibits, using examples from real cases to highlight those principles. This interactive workshop will delve into constructing compelling and effective charts, graphics, and timelines, for a jury, judge, executive, or other decision maker.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Design charts, graphs, and timelines that clearly communicate investigative findings to varied audiences by applying principles of effective visual communication.

Construct summary exhibits that are both persuasive and defensible, demonstrating accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional and legal standards.

Evaluate and adapt real-world case examples to create compelling visuals that strengthen investigative narratives and support decision-making in courtroom and organizational contexts.

BIO: Colin May, M.S., CFE, 3CE, INCI

Colin May has over 20 years of federal law enforcement and compliance experience to enhance organizational integrity and mitigate risk. He has served as a Special Agent with two agencies, a Bankruptcy Auditor, and an Assistant Director in the Office of Investigation for a large Federal Inspector General’s office, Colin has multiple graduate degrees in forensic accounting, leadership, and strategic communications. He has been published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Fraud Magazine, Fraud Insights, and other publications; Colin has presented at numerous conferences. A Certified Fraud Examiner since 2006, he also holds a faculty appointment as Professor of Forensic Studies and Criminal Justice at Stevenson University.