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FTI LDR Training Portal

A comprehensive internal training platform built for FTI Consulting's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. 71 pages, 14 interactive tools, 12 training hubs, and a 14-chapter R programming manual.

88

Pages

15

Tools

12

Hubs

14

R Chapters

9

Team Features

5

Case Studies

Signature Design Element

Data-Viz Inspired Navigation

Quick access styled as a bar graph—each section's height varies creating visual rhythm and hierarchy.

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FTI

FTI Consulting

Training Portal

Search...
Library
Tools
Economics
R Manual
Standards
Team

Hover to interact • Each bar links to a different training hub

Admin Feature

Team Dashboard

Birthdays, PTO tracking, time entry codes, and team directory—all in one place.

🎂Upcoming birthday alerts
📅In-office calendar view
⏱️Common time entry codes
👥Team expertise directory

Team & Admin

Team Dashboard

Time Codes
500000.1USA-100PTO
005012.0354-100Training
500001.8481-100Professional
Upcoming
TM

Tess M.'s Birthday

Jan 5

GS

Guilherme S.'s Birthday

Jan 7

KM

Kristen M.'s Birthday

Jan 16

Directory

In-Office

PTO

Birthdays

Purpose-Built Utilities

14 Interactive Tools

Each tool was designed to solve a specific workflow problem.

Tool 1 of 14

Excel Forge

AI-powered DCF, LBO & comps models with IB-quality formatting

Inside the Tools

Built for Real Workflows

Each tool was designed after observing actual pain points in consultant workflows.

Excel Forge

Model Type

Revenue AssumptionsAI Suggested
Base Year Revenue
$125.4M+8.2%
Growth Rate Y1-3
12.5%
Terminal Growth
2.5%
Damages Theory Builder

Case Type

Lost Profits Theory

Panduit test factors identified. Georgia-Pacific factors available for reasonable royalty alternative.

Panduit Factor 1: Demand
Panduit Factor 2: Absence of substitutes
Panduit Factor 3: Manufacturing capability
R Manual — Chapter 7
Data Visualization
# Creating a professional damages chart

library(ggplot2)

library(scales)

 

damages_chart <- ggplot(data, aes(x = year, y = amount)) +

geom_col(fill = "#0067B1") +

scale_y_continuous(labels = dollar_format()) +

theme_fti() +

labs(title = "Estimated Damages by Year")

Copy-ready code
FTI theme included
Timeline Generator
Plaintiff
Defendant
Court

Jan 2020

Patent Issued

Mar 2021

Infringing Product Launch

Sep 2021

Complaint Filed

Dec 2021

Claim Construction Order

Technical Architecture

Built to Scale

A modular architecture that makes it easy to add new training content and tools.

Next.js App RouterTypeScript + TailwindTRAINING HUBS8 CategoriesR Manual • Econ • AIINTERACTIVE TOOLS10 UtilitiesQC • Citation • TimelineTEAM FEATURESDashboard + AdminPTO • Birthdays • Dir30+pages14R chapters
Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwind CSSReact HooksLocalStorageVercel

Comprehensive Coverage

12 Training Hubs

From onboarding new hires to deep-dive economics training, each hub provides structured learning paths with real examples.

Standards Hub

Quality control standards and best practices for consistent deliverables across all projects.

Includes

Best Practices ManualExcel QC StandardsCopyediting GuideVersion Control

R Manual

Comprehensive R programming guide with copy-ready code examples and FTI-branded themes.

Includes

14 chaptersData manipulationVisualizationEconometrics

Technical Training

Hands-on tutorials for essential consulting software with real case examples.

Includes

StataExcelVBA AutomationSQL Basics

Consultant Roadmap

Step-by-step onboarding path from day one to senior analyst with milestone checkpoints.

Includes

New Hire JourneyTime Entry GuideCommunication Skills

Case Studies

Anonymized case walkthroughs showing real damages methodologies and analysis approaches.

Includes

IP/PharmaAntitrustSecuritiesClass Actions

Economics Deep Dives

Advanced economic theory applied to litigation with Georgia-Pacific, Panduit, and more.

Includes

IP DamagesHatch-WaxmanBusiness ValuationFinancial Concepts

Templates Hub

Pre-formatted document templates with FTI branding and standard section structures.

Includes

ExcelPowerPointWordProject Folders

AI & Automation

Responsible AI usage guidelines and curated prompts for research and drafting tasks.

Includes

Best PracticesPrompt BankAutomation Guide

Legal Training

Legal foundations for economic experts including Daubert standards and deposition prep.

Includes

Expert StandardsDiscovery ProcessWorkpapers Guide

Team Dashboard

Team management tools with in-office tracking, expertise directory, and time codes.

Includes

BirthdaysPTO CalendarDirectoryOrg Chart

Social Hub

Team culture section with DC dining recommendations, team photos, and event planning.

Includes

Team ActivitiesDining GuidePhoto Gallery

LDR Seminars

Recorded training sessions and presentation materials from internal seminars.

Includes

Training SessionsRecorded PresentationsResources

50+

Training Pages

100+

Code Examples

25+

Templates

5

Case Studies

Brand Extension

FTI Brand System

Extended FTI's corporate colors into a functional design system with gradients, functional variants, and accessible combinations.

Logo BlueHeaders/Primary

#003763

Medium BlueSecondary

#0067B1

Light TealAccent

#00C9D4

GreenSuccess

#1BB680

Tangerine

#E1523D

Teal Blue

#008FBE

Slate

#5781A6

Text Gray

#58595B

Navy → Blue
Cyan → Green
Coral → Gold

Features

What Makes It Special

  • Team Dashboard with birthday tracking, PTO calendar, and time entry codes
  • Searchable document library with tag filtering
  • Interactive QC checklists that save progress locally
  • Citation tool supporting multiple academic formats
  • R Manual with 14 comprehensive chapters
  • Case study archive organized by practice area
  • AI training resources and prompt bank
  • Visual methodology diagrams with interactive nodes

Impact

Real Results

80%

Reduction in time spent searching for training materials

15+

Team members actively using the portal daily

3x

Faster onboarding for new analysts and consultants

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