Alicia Aquino is an NCRA accredited Trial Technology Consultant and a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants. As a seasoned veteran in the legal industry, starting her legal journey as a paralegal in 2005, she provides a comprehensive suite of trial support services to help legal teams prepare for and succeed at trial. Whether it is in-person or remote, she is well prepared in her ability to aid and support your legal proceeding. Alicia is well-versed in legal project management, mock trials, graphics, and presentation of evidence. Her passion to help others is demonstrated through her work, empowering women, fostered youth, and the LGBTQ community. Alicia is a community leader and very active within San Diego County; she is the past President and current Secretary of the Tom Homann LGBTQ Law Association Foundation Board, and is a founding advisory board member of the Online Courtroom Project. She has sat as a committee member of the ABA Women of Legal Tech Summit, Lawyers Club of San Diego, ABA Legal Technology Resource Center, and Women in e-Discovery, San Diego Chapter. Most notably, she is a founding advisory board member of the Online Courtroom Project and co-author of The Online Courtroom: Leveraging Remote Technology in Litigation, published by the American Bar Association. She has presented to several legal associations from Coast to Coast on trial preparation, trial presentation, and best practices for trial and remote court proceedings.

Favian has been with ATS Since July 2023 as a Trial Presentation Specialist. He provides technical support and service to our clients from courtroom setup to trial presentation and training. Favian attended Southeastern University, studying Psychology, before finding his enthusiasm for legal technology. He is passionate about using technology to help attorneys present their cases clearly and persuasively, and he is excited to continue growing his skillset and knowledge. Favian is also OnCue certified, with a deep understanding of the software’s features and capabilities. This certification is extremely valuable to anyone going through involved courtroom presentations. Outside of the office, Favian is a self-proclaimed tech/gaming nerd, and food enthusiast. He enjoys testing out new equipment for his PC at home, and is always on the lookout for new places to eat-especially ramen. He truly enjoys reading. In fact, his favorite novel is The Great Gatsby; so it should come as no surprise to hear he has a beloved cat named “Catsby.” But most of all, he loves spending time with his friends and family, and any adventures they go on together.

Bliss is the newest member of Aquino Trial Services, beginning in December 2024. Her role at ATS is comprised of helping with mock trials and paralegal work, such as demand letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, etc. Bliss is also currently training to become a trial technician. Bliss brings with her an exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a drive to provide the best work product possible, and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. Bliss studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Bliss began working as a legal assistant to afford her creative ambitions, but quickly found a knack for it, and now has over ten years of experience in the personal injury field. Bliss lives in San Diego, California with her partner Diego, and their two cats, Felix and Brann. In her free time, Bliss enjoys fashion design, painting, watching a24 movies, reading, and acting.

Megan has been with Aquino Trial Services since 2020, when she left court reporting school to pursue the more creative career of Legal Support Specialist. Within the ATS team, she helps facilitate any online legal proceeding. She has advanced knowledge and proficiency of the online platform Zoom, and is a valuable asset to anyone looking to carry out their legal proceeding within the tech space. Megan went to undergraduate school at the Pennsylvania State University and majored in journalism. She also spent a decade working in the service industry, giving her a unique set of skills including writing, transcription, proofreading, communication, hospitality, and event management. She would consider herself a people person and a bit if a perfectionist. She is currently living in Coral Springs, Florida with her husband Mike, their daughter, and their Bernedoodle Doug. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, binging reality TV, going to the beach, and trying new local restaurants with her husband.

Viridiana (Viri) runs the reprographics department with Aquino Trial Services. Her level of detail ensures that the exhibit binders, along with any and all other trial documents, are always extremely thorough. Her attention to detail helps all the other ATS departments reach their full potential. Viri is truly the backbone of the company. She is not only married to its fearless leader, Alicia, but she also assists in various administrative, accounting, and day-to-day tasks of the company as a whole. She can often be found supporting Alicia and the entire ATS team at legal events, and loves meeting new people and making lasting connections. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling the world, collecting international currency, and spending time with her fur babies: Roxy and Leia. She is also an avid Disney enthusiast and is always planning her next trip to the parks!

Ivan Aquino is a Los Angeles-based content creator, photographer, and videographer with a strong focus on marketing. Passionate about the latest trends and technology, he finds innovative and engaging ways to share them through the Aquino Trial Services network. As part of the ATS team, Ivan photographs company events, edits videos, creates graphics for social media content, and develops dynamic promotional strategies. Beyond his professional work, Ivan enjoys traveling, trying new cooking recipes, spending time with his nieces and nephews, and indulging in his favorite ’90s TV shows like Will & Grace, Charmed, or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Discover more about him and his work at Ivanraquino.com!