<![CDATA[Privileged Communications, a Legal Podcast from Phillips Nizer with Scott Piekarsky]]>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:42:14 +0000Captivate.fmspiekarsky@phillipsnizer.com (Scott Piekarsky, Phillips Nizer LLP)https://artwork.captivate.fm/47641ce8-8997-4005-9d99-94fd94eb7d3e/n-8AY5Fq1z2QrwP_4Jndcq95.jpegPrivileged Communications, a Legal Podcast from Phillips Nizer with Scott PiekarskyScott Piekarsky, Phillips Nizer LLPspiekarsky@phillipsnizer.comScott Piekarsky, Phillips Nizer LLPIn Privileged Communications, we bring you into the attorney’s office for a behind the scenes look at the modern legal world. Whether you’re looking for education, advice or just commiseration with colleagues on the complexity of the American legal system, Privileged Communications is right for you.https://privileged-communications.captivate.fmnoepisodicRemote Trials - What You Need to Know to Try Cases Remotely in the Time of COVID-19Remote Trials - What You Need to Know to Try Cases Remotely in the Time of COVID-19Scott Piekarsky, Partner at Phillip Snizer, LLP, and a litigator with over 38 years of experience, shares his tips for trying cases remotely in this new pandemic world. - Do a test run. Have a backup - Get your meeting ID and passcode in advance - Know how your documents are going to be shared - Have backup power and internet sources in case of power outage - Take steps to avoid coaching - Check your background - Get on your Zoom Suit - Laptops/Desktops will have more features than tablets, tablets more features than smartphones - Mics, external webcams and headphones can all improve quality, but likely aren’t required for a successful trial - Position the cameras properly - Keep pets and kids elsewhere during proceedings - Remember to disconnect voice assistant devices in the room Scott Piekarsky, Partner at Phillip Snizer, LLP, and a litigator with over 38 years of experience, shares his tips for trying cases remotely in this new pandemic world.

- Do a test run. Have a backup

- Get your meeting ID and passcode in advance

- Know how your documents are going to be shared

- Have backup power and internet sources in case of power outage

- Take steps to avoid coaching

- Check your background

- Get on your Zoom Suit

- Laptops/Desktops will have more features than tablets, tablets more features than smartphones

- Mics, external webcams and headphones can all improve quality, but likely aren’t required for a successful trial

- Position the cameras properly

- Keep pets and kids elsewhere during proceedings

- Remember to disconnect voice assistant devices in the room

]]>52c6debc-27ff-4575-8af4-d3ffa7daa2cdWed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -050018:52nofull1Scott Piekarsky, Partner at Phillip Snizer, LLP, and a litigator with over 38 years of experience, shares his tips for trying cases remotely in this new pandemic world. - Do a test run. Have a backup - Get your meeting ID and passcode in advance - Know how your documents are going to be shared - Have backup power and internet sources in case of power outage - Take steps to avoid coaching - Check your background - Get on your Zoom Suit - Laptops/Desktops will have more features than tablets, tablets more features than smartphones - Mics, external webcams and headphones can all improve quality, but likely aren’t required for a successful trial - Position the cameras properly - Keep pets and kids elsewhere during proceedings - Remember to disconnect voice assistant devices in the roomScott Piekarsky, Phillips Nizer LLP