As we saw in the first episode of Season 2, our state and federal courts have adapted much of their work to digital platforms. But some procedures or litigation events do not easily or obviously translate to digital. In this episode, judges and court administrators reveal how procedures and processes that traditionally rely heavily on in-person interactions, such as jury trials or mediations, can be modified to accommodate social distancing. The panel also explores how complex litigation, including multidistrict litigation (MDL), is coping with COVID.

Moderated by David F. Levi, President of The American Law Institute and Director of the Bolch Judicial Center

Panelists are:

• Karen K. Caldwell, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
• Sherri R. Carter, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
• Mark A. Drummond, Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law, 8th Judicial Circuit of Illinois
• Robin L. Rosenberg, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• Samuel A. Thumma, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
• Vaughn R. Walker, United States District Court for the Northern District of California