Virtual Evidentiary Hearings: Exploring Winning Strategies in the New Normal
The disruption in the court system brought by the COVID-19 pandemic instigated the courts to transition into a virtual environment. However, using technology to facilitate remote hearings poses several challenges to the efficiency of the judicial workload process. Given that virtual hearings might continue to stay even in the post-pandemic era, responding to these challenges is crucial to mitigate further pitfalls. Now, more than ever, legal professionals need to be equipped with strategic maneuvers to successfully pivot to the virtual court environment.
Listen as the Hon. Suzanne H. Segal (Signature Resolution) and widely experienced business and employment litigator Christopher Cianci (Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP) brings the audience to an in-depth discussion of the significant updates on virtual evidentiary hearings. They will also share winning tips to effectively navigate the evolving court system and best practices to maximize virtual hearings.
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Mediator, Arbitrator, Discovery Referee & Special Master Signature Resolution
During her tenure on the federal bench, Hon. Suzanne Segal presided over numerous trials involving diverse subject matter. Judge Segal served as the settlement judge in hundreds of cases, settling business and insurance disputes; patent, trademark, and copyright actions; and employment, civil rights, and tort cases. Before her appointment to the bench, Judge Segal served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prior to serving in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Judge Segal was a civil litigator at Dewey, Ballantine and Adams, Duque and Hazeltine. Judge Segal is known for her work ethic and persistent dedication to reach a positive result for the parties.
Partner, Experienced Litigator and Trial Attorney at Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP
Christopher Cianci is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP. He practices employment law, advising and representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and trade secret matters, as well as business litigation, including breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud, and ownership, partnership, and shareholder disputes.
