Originally from Soft Law in International Arbitration, Second Edition

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Optimizing the Virtual Hearing Experience

1. Use a PC, laptop, or large tablet for the video portion of the hearing as monitor size will be important, particularly for hearings with many participants.

2. The device/screen you are using to participate in the virtual hearing will not be available for other purposes, such as taking notes or viewing documents; arrange for alternate means of doing so.

a. Use of dual monitors (or even a single monitor with a laptop screen) is recommended, with Zoom running on one screen.

3. Disable any pop-up notifications within applications such as email and instant messaging platforms to prevent these from appearing onscreen while presenting. It is recommended when sharing           your screen to share the application vs. the actual screen if the virtual platform allows.

4. Video Considerations

a. Use a good quality webcam if possible.

b. Check lighting conditions.

c. Backlighting is generally not desirable.

d. Be considerate as to what is visible in your video.

e. Turn off your camera when appropriate.

5. Audio considerations

      a. Audio quality can be affected by a variety of factors and may take some experimentation to come up with the best way to connect, whether by phone, through your computer                                            speakers/microphone, and with or without a headset, try to determine your best method prior to the scheduled event.

     b. If there are multiple participants in the same physical location, there may be an echo if their microphones/phones are not muted (this is highly dependent on the equipment being used but is                   obvious when it occurs)

     c. Find a quiet location.

           --- Minimize background noise.

           --- Mute yourself whenever you are not speaking.