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Lightfoot Grows Trial Support Team with Addition of Michael Bagdon as Litigation Technology Specialist

September 9, 2025

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC welcomes Michael Bagdon to the firm as Litigation Technology Specialist. He has more than 20 years of experience supporting trial teams in all phases of complex litigation, with a focus on developing compelling trial exhibits and managing courtroom IT and audiovisual systems. 

Bagdon joins the Lightfoot team of technology and design professionals dedicated to using the latest innovations to create presentations, exhibits and other courtroom tools that powerfully convey evidence and narratives at trial. 

“We are excited to welcome Michael to the team and look forward to what he will add to our capabilities,” said Director of Litigation Technology Sam McAllister. “The depth and breadth of his experience supporting trial teams in high-stakes litigation for more than two decades will be immensely valuable to our lawyers and clients.” 

Before joining Lightfoot, Bagdon operated his own litigation technology consultancy and held positions at national trial support firms. He has worked with Fortune 500 clients on matters involving intellectual property, real estate, antitrust, product liability, environmental claims and more. Beyond trials, Bagdon has provided support in proceedings before the International Trade Commission (ITC), World Bank, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as during Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations. 

“Lightfoot has a reputation among trial firms for its innovative use of technology during trials, and I have long admired the work of the team I’m now joining,” said Bagdon. “It is a privilege to work with this group of professionals who continuously set the bar for other firms to meet.” 

Bagdon’s robust technical skill set spans e-discovery platforms, graphic design, 3D animation and courtroom audiovisual systems. He also regularly manages “war rooms” during large, complex trials. He began his career as a mechanical design engineer before transitioning into legal technology.