Andrew Schliesske
Principal, Senior Litigation Technology Consultant
Andrew founded ARS Litigation Technology Consulting [ARSLTC] and has spent over 20 years focused on delivering precise, dependable trial technology support to attorneys across the country and globally. He began his career in the legal industry with inData Corporation, the authors of TrialDirector. Here he provided training to law firms and trial teams nationwide and served as one the company’s most requested National Trial Technology Consultants.
Over the years, he has developed deep experience in a wide range of complex litigation settings – from intellectual property and patent trials (including dozens of Markman hearings) to high-pressure criminal cases, murder trials, corporate contract disputes, liability matters, arbitrations, mock trials, and remote depositions.
As a seasoned hot seater, Andrew combines technical fluency with a calm, composed presence in both the war room and the courtroom. His attention to detail, ability to handle multiple deadline-driven tasks, and deep understanding of trial workflow make him an indispensable member of any litigation support team.
Andrew has a knack for helping attorneys present their case clearly, confidently, and without technical distractions. He has built deep expertise as a hot‑seater, delivering real‑time exhibit presentation and depo video playback with precision and discretion. Outside the courtroom, you can count on Andrew to oversee the database of exhibits, expert reports, depositions, and more.
Before entering the legal support field, Andrew built a deep foundation in the technology industry through hands-on roles in network administration, systems engineering, and enterprise infrastructure at companies including Motorola, Intel, Honeywell, America West Airlines, and US Airways. His experience spanned everything from desktop support, server administration, and project management to supporting large-scale technology rollouts across enterprise environments. That background gave him not just deep technical knowledge, but a sharp eye for troubleshooting and a calm, methodical approach under pressure—skills that continue to serve him in the courtroom today.
Andrew graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Computer Science.
Michelle Masters
Litigation Technology Consultant
Michelle brings a unique blend of technology leadership and hands-on trial consulting to the ARS team. With three decades of experience in enterprise IT management, program leadership, and strategic policy advising, she now puts that expertise to work supporting trial teams through fast-moving, high-pressure cases.
Her trial work includes complex matters across a spectrum of civil and commercial disputes ranging from medical malpractice jury trials to high-profile antitrust litigation in federal court. She has experience working in both in-person and remote environments, and is comfortable operating in the fast-paced, detail-driven rhythm of modern trials and arbitrations.
Michelle is known for her clear communication, steady presence, and thoughtful approach to solving real-time challenges. Whether working behind the scenes in a busy war room or providing focused support in the courtroom, she brings a grounded, reliable presence to every case she joins.
Michelle graduated from the University of Phoenix with a BS in E-Business and an MBA.
Elizabeth Toccafondo
Litigation Technology Consultant
Liz has been providing trial and technology consulting for more than two decades in the litigation support field. Her trial consulting career began in 2003 with inData as a National Trial Consultant where she performed training, database and exhibit prep, on-site trial support, trial prep and graphics creation, and encoding and synchronization video services.
Her trial consulting experience includes supporting trial graphics, mock trials, focus groups, arbitrations, remote depositions, and bench trials as well as complex litigation in front of juries. She excels in the ‘hot-seat’ and understands first-hand the needs of attorneys under the pressure of trial. She has a proven ability to focus on multiple deadline-driven tasks, and capable of handling the production, design, and implementation of trial graphics.
Liz is TrialDirector Certified and has extensive experience with the most common litigation support and graphics technologies, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
Liz graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Kinesiology.