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For those preparing to return to court in the coming months—whether it be online, in person, or a hybrid combination—we wanted to offer our top tips based on what we’ve personally encountered in these pandemic-era trials.
Given the widespread use of Zoom in our daily lives, it is likely your witness(es) will have some level of familiarity with the platform. But while increasingly common, video conferencing isn’t perfect, and you always run the risk of technical issues.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 In 2020, you learned to provide advocacy for your clients outside of the courtroom through use of online platforms. Conducting virtual trials and arbitrations has now become a common procedure. If you are looking for ways to improve the quality of your online proceeding, I have five pieces of advice to offer you. 1. Check Your Setup. You don’t want any tech mishaps during your virtual proceeding. Take the time to prepare your setup so that everything goes off without a hitch. You will want an external monitor—or two—connected to your laptop. Use one...