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Sep. 22, 2020
10 tips for participating in remote video oral argument
As a certified appellate specialist attorney, I’ve argued more than 30 appeals, including (now) arguing remotely by video. These tips are based on my personal experience arguing remotely, talking with numerous appellate judges, and having facilitated meetings and programs with thousands of attendees on multiple platforms.
Johanna S. Schiavoni
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Law Office of Johanna S. Schiavoni
Phone: (619) 269-4046
Email: johanna@schiavoni-law.com
Johanna is a certified specialist in appellate law, and her practice at California Appellate Law Group LLP focuses on civil appeals in state and federal courts. She served as a law clerk to 9th Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown and Central District of California Judge Christina A. Snyder (ret.). She was the 2020 president of the San Diego County Bar Association. Find out more about Johanna and the California Appellate Law Group LLP at www.calapplaw.com.
Courts around the country have ramped up their video appearances for appellate oral arguments and trial court hearings, and it appears that remote arguments are here to stay for some time. Here are 10 pro tips to help you approach your video argument with more confidence and ensure a smoother experience, so that you and the court can focus on the substance of your arguments.
As a certified appellate specialist attorney, I've argued ...
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