Professional BioMy name is Ned O’Brien and I am the Founder and Lead CLVS of C3 Depos, LLC, a Chicago-based legal video and technology team specializing in deposition and litigation support. As an NCRA-certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) with nearly a decade of experience, I’ve built a small but dedicated team of NCRA-certified professionals and OnCue-trained exhibit tech specialists who bring precision, professionalism, and composure to every assignment — whether in person, remote, or hybrid. <br> <br>Our experience spans the full range of legal video and tech services, including: <br>● Deposition video recording, editing, and transcription synching <br>● Exhibit presentation using OnCue and ExhibitView <br>● Multi-camera and specialty depositions (PIP, hearing- and vision-impaired, and <br>exhibit-intensive doctor depositions) <br>● Advanced video editing services <br>● Day-in-the-life and settlement video production (including multiple projects with <br>attorney Kathleen Zellner) <br>● Arbitration and war room setup and support <br>● CME (Compulsory Medical Evaluation) recording <br>● Inspections and Claim videos for Insurance, Accidents, Crime, and More <br>● Part 107 Certified Drone footage for Inspections and Claims <br>● Combined remote video and exhibit tech services <br> <br>Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many of the most respected firms in the <br>legal industry – including Kirkland & Ellis, Winston & Strawn, McDermott Will & Emery, Clifford <br>Law Offices, Latham & Watkins, and many more – often on high-profile, multi-week matters that demand meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, and adaptability. Having these experiences from the very beginning of my career has taught me the importance of maintaining the highest standard of professionalism on every job, regardless of its size or duration – a value that remains central to how C3 Depos operates today. <br>Whether supporting a single remote deposition or coordinating a complex, multi-camera <br>exhibit-heavy proceeding, my team and I pride ourselves on seamless collaboration, technical <br>mastery, and an unwavering commitment to quality and a quick turnaround. <br>Above all, we prioritize our clients and their needs, ensuring satisfaction in every case we <br>handle. We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how C3 Depos can support your litigation <br>needs and become a trusted partner in your deposition workflow. <br> <br>PROFILE <br>NCRA CLVS (Certified Legal Video Specialist), AGCV (American Guild of Court <br>Videographers), CIPP (Certified International Press Photographer). Founder and Lead Legal <br>Video Specialist at C3 Depos, LLC, a small legal videography company operating in Illinois, <br>Colorado, and across the nation, virtually. Experienced legal videography specialist with <br>in-person, remote, and hybrid/live-stream depositions and arbitrations. Expert knowledge of <br>professional audio and video recording, editing, and syncing. Expert in troubleshooting <br>technical issues both in-person and remotely to ensure the highest standard of recording <br>professional audio and video, including, but not limited to, online <br>conferencing/communication software, such as Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, and Teams. <br>Expert with exhibit presentation using software such as OnCue and ExhibitView. <br>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY <br>12/11/2017 - Present <br>Independent CLVS and Exhibit Tech Specialist Contracting for Veritext, Planet Depos, <br>Royal Reporting Services, US Legal, McCorkle, Lexitas, Certified Reporting, Fortz Legal, Array, <br>L.A. Reporting, Ferrandino Reporting, Daly Reporting, JR Colby & Associates, and others. <br>Exclusive Deposition Work/Specialty Videography Projects for Kathleen Zellner, Clifford <br>Law Offices, John M. Molloy & Associates, and Deratany & Kosner. <br>○ Consistently execute and maintain industry standards, including but not limited to: <br>○ Commuting to various locations, arriving at least an hour before the scheduled <br>deposition time in business attire; <br>○ Properly and efficiently set up and disassemble equipment for a deposition and <br>execute the steps necessary outside of the equipment for a successful proceeding <br>(i.e., placing participants in correct locations while keeping in mind the locations of <br>natural and artificial light, doors, outlets, and other factors that could affect the <br>proceeding); <br>○ Understand how to troubleshoot technical issues or unforeseen environments and <br>circumstances where creativity may be necessary in overcoming challenges in <br>certain spaces, such as medical facilities or residences; <br>○ Understand client’s expectations and effectively communicate with all participants <br>(i.e., court reporter, counsel, deponents, etc.) before, during, and after proceeding; <br>○ Properly communicate and record introduction, stipulations, and read-on; <br>○ Correctly manage any audio interference, other interruptions, or media-unit or <br>participant-requested breaks, including discreetly communicating with counsel in the <br>event they forget to take a required break in the midst of questioning; <br>○ Capture flawless video and audio record of proceeding in its entirety to a formatted, <br>labeled, and dated SD card with a backup recording to a flash drive by (i) having <br>deponent as the only individual in frame, centered, with a small amount of space <br>above their head, their hands in the shot, with nothing else cluttering the shot to the <br>left or right of them; (ii) unless there is no room, utilizing a professional gray <br>photography backdrop; (iii) ensuring the time (hours, minutes, and seconds) and date <br>stamp appears at the bottom of the recording at all times; and (iv) ensuring no <br>automatic settings are applied to video (white balance, iris, ISO, focus, etc. are all <br>manually set prior to beginning of the deposition); <br>○ Keep a clear, detailed, and accurate record to be saved and submitted along with the <br>recordings; <br>○ Submit necessary video log paperwork–including case caption and NOD, after <br>confirming all information with the court reporter, taking-attorney, and deponent <br>○ Archive media units for a year on a cloud storage system <br>○ Ask if video orders are needed from all members attending <br>● Apply and modify the “traditional” CLVS recording standards and methods for in-person <br>proceedings to fully remote situations. <br>● Understand and apply the full capabilities of Exhibit Share software, such as OnCue and <br>ExhibitView, and be able to anticipate, reference, and display the requested documents as <br>they are requested throughout the deposition. <br>● Provide advice to large deposition agencies on revising standard protocols to pre-emptively <br>address potential technical issues, both with equipment and directing deponents, attorneys, <br>etc., concerning proper proceeding protocol. <br>● Conduct yourself in a professional, composed, and helpful manner at all times and under any <br>circumstance. <br> <br>Ned O’Brien <br>Founder & Lead Legal Video Specialist <br>C3 Depos, LLC <br>ned@c3depos.com | 719-482-8163 | c3depos.com
Service LocationChicago, IL, USA, Chicago, Illinois
Years in Field9
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Certifications
Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)
Certified Deposition Video Specialist (CDVS)