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Continued From Page 32 guing motions and other applications , conferences , arbitrations and mediations is here to stay . This will be particularly helpful when attorneys are from different parts of the state ; not having to physically travel long distances to appear at arguments and ADR proceedings will maximize the use of judicial resources and save attorneys time and clients fees and costs . In non-litigated matters , “ remote ” closings will also continue to be used , especially when parties are in different locations , far from the usual place of closing .
Norris McLaughlin , P . A . David C . Roberts , Esq ., Chair
There is tension between working from home , which is especially attractive to young attorneys , and being in the office more often , which is needed for these same attorneys ’ development . When lawyers are not together , mentorship is lost to the attorneys who need it the most . Law firms have to be connected , but flexible enough to remain an attractive place to work .
NPZ Law Group . P . C . David H . Nachman , Esq ., U . S . Managing Attorney
COVID‐19 will continue to impact business operations into year 2022 . Remote work requires advanced IT support and has become standard for many Fortune 500 companies and smaller businesses . NPZ Law Group predicts an increased need to bring additional IT support to the United States by hiring foreign national skilled workers on H-1B , O-1 , L-1 , and TN work permits .
Although remote working will continue to be a part of modern business , the connections made during in-person meetings make an important contribution to business relationships .
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Rivkin Radler LLP Gregory D . Miller , Esq ., Managing Partner , Hackensack Office
The pandemic required law firms , like many other businesses , to quickly adapt to remote models to ensure continuity of client services . Having navigated those immediate challenges , we will address in 2022 whether these changes , such as video trials and depositions , as well as working full-time or parttime from home , become permanent fixtures in practicing law .
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