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.

1. Describe 3 advantages of using virtual dispute resolution
2. Describe 3 potential pitfalls or concerns of using dispute resolution
3. Find 2 resources that help choose an appropriate arbitrator or mediator
4. Do you think the practice of virtual arbitration will or should continue post-pandemic?