Engagement Expectations

As Digital Reporters, you are expected to be engaged at all times in the proceeding. This means you are expected to always have your camera on, never be eating or drinking during the proceeding, and follow the breaks that are requested by the counsel. See below for more information:

Video appearance:

• Centered in the video, camera is eye level or higher, mid-shoulders to top of head is in the frame.
• Camera is on when attendees begin joining the call.
• Camera is on for the full duration of the event, aside from 2 exceptions:
  • When a witness is not present, and the attorney present has specified a CNA wait time, you may turn off your camera while waiting to call the agreed upon CNA.
  • When on an “off the record” break.
• Must use the Parrot background.

Engagement:

• Friendly, welcoming, polite, and actively listening.
• Eyes are on the screen with the camera for the duration of the event, taking notes and monitoring the livestream.
• Not looking down or away from the screen.
• Never eating or drinking when your camera is on

Taking Breaks

You are expected to abide by the breaks that the counsel chooses to take. Usually, when depositions are long, there will be plenty of breaks during the proceeding. During these breaks, you should take advantage by eating a snack, drinking water, stretching, going to the restroom, etc. Use them to make sure you can be engaged for the remainder of the proceeding.

—> What if there is an emergency, and I cannot wait for the next break?

If there is absolutely no way you can wait for the next break, you should inform Event Support immediately and tell them:

• The reason for the break
• How long you think you will need

They will walk you through the protocol and tell you how to proceed.