Running a Litigation Practice in the Age of COVID-19
Issues covered include: COVID-19, processes, privacy compliance, remote mediation, electronic hearings
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally impacted the legal profession. Lawyers are now faced with running their practice remotely and adapting to delivering legal services remotely in particular in litigation. Additional reliance on technology provides additional challenges and opportunities.
Attend and earn 1 CPD point in Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
This session will provide insights into how to function during the COVID-19 crisis and still allow for matters and litigation to be conducted.
Points to be covered:
- Taking instructions remotely.
- Getting cases up and getting on top of documents.
- Swearing documents.
- Processes that still need to be followed.
- Ensuring privacy compliance is maintained.
- Effectively conducting mediations remotely
- Running hearings electronically or by phone.
- Practitioner well-being and sustaining a legal practice during the tough times.
Presented by Dirk Feinauer, Director, Feinauer Commercial Lawyers
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