During the Proceeding
Etiquette & Best Practices
Practical tips — not legal advice — to help everything run smoothly.
Mute When Not Speaking
Keep muted until it's your turn. Even breathing can disrupt the record.
Look at the Camera
Eye contact means looking at the lens, not the screen.
Speak Clearly & Pause
Measured pace. Brief pause before answering.
Don't Talk Over Others
Wait for the other person to finish completely.
Silence All Devices
Phone on DND. Close notifications.
No Unapproved Notes
Don't read from notes unless permitted.
Stay Seated & Visible
Remain on camera. Request breaks on the record.
Be Professional
Treat it exactly like an in-person appearance.
If Things Go Wrong
Emergency Backup Plan
Technical problems happen. A plan keeps them from derailing the proceeding.
Write These Down Before You Start
Dial-in phone number from your invite
Host / coordinator phone number
Wi-Fi password (if not your home network)
Meeting ID and passcode on paper