Brooks Magratten Creates Instructional Video: How to Conduct a Virtual Bench Trial

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced courts to close for in-person hearings and trials, litigators were forced to adapt to an evolving array of public health mandates while also continuing to meet client needs.

In this instructional video for the Litigation Academy, Pierce Atwood litigation partner Brooks R. Magratten shares his experience and expertise with other litigators on how to conduct a virtual bench trial.

Brooks Magratten is a frequent author, instructor, and lecturer on ERISA issues and trial skills. He is an adjunct professor of the Roger Williams Law School, teaching federal practice and procedure.

Litigation Academy is a joint project of the U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, the Roger Williams University School of Law, and the Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.