I recently tried one of the first jury trials of the COVID-19 era. Having done so, I’m happy to report that a jury trial may be readily accomplished if the court and counsel have one essential ingredient: the will to get it done.

There was no playbook for what a jury trial during a pandemic would look like. How would I conduct a trial through a mask or face shield? Would I be able to see, hear and speak clearly?  Would the jurors be able to hear me? Would a mask or shield affect my confidence? Should I drag my witnesses into court or put them on video?

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