The Covid-19 Pandemic has been a time of unprecedented upheaval in the world, and legal proceedings are no exception. Many courthouses were

closed, and travel became incredibly difficult. As a result, parties increasingly turned to virtual ADR as a way to conduct legal proceedings safely.

Please address these specific issues related to alternative dispute resolution in the time of a global pandemic. Please use advice from reputable sources such as the American Bar Association and the Supreme Court. Describe 3 advantages of using virtual dispute resolution Describe 3

potential pitfalls or concerns of using dispute resolution Find 2 resources that help choose an appropriate arbitrator or mediator Do you think the practice of virtual arbitration will or should continue post-pandemic?