Conducting Jury Trials in COVID-19 Era
The Dallas Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Section hosted a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event titled "Conducting Jury Trials in COVID-19 Era" on Friday, November 13, 2020, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. This session featured Chief Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn of the Northern District of Texas and Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas, with moderation by Matt Acosta of Platt Cheema Richmond PLLC.
The discussion focused on the judges' decisions to conduct in-person jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic, the unique challenges encountered in preparing for and administering these trials, strategies employed to overcome these challenges, and the reception from all parties involved.
This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals seeking insights into the practicalities of conducting jury trials amidst pandemic-related constraints. Attendees had the opportunity to learn directly from the experiences of esteemed judges who navigated these unprecedented circumstances.
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Speakers(3)
Chief Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn
Chief Judge at Northern District of Texas
Chief Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn has presided over numerous cases in the Northern District of Texas, bringing extensive experience to the bench.
Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap
Chief Judge at Eastern District of Texas
Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap has overseen a significant number of patent cases in the Eastern District of Texas, contributing to the development of patent law jurisprudence.
Matt C. Acosta
Partner at Platt Cheema Richmond PLLC
Matt Acosta is a partner at Platt Cheema Richmond PLLC, specializing in intellectual property law and serving as a moderator for legal discussions.
Event Details
- Date
- November 13, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law students interested in the practical aspects of conducting jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- CLE Credits
- 1.0 CLE hour