Comparing Video ADR and Other ADR Modes
| Criteria | Video | In-Person | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain Social Distancing | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Mediator/Arbitrator Facilitation of Process | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Live (Real-Time) Communications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Face-to-Face Communications (see non-verbals and demeanor) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| No Travel Time or Travel Expense | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sign/Execute Documents Timely | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Confidential Process | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Participant Safety | ✔ | ?? | ✔ |
| Participants May Meet Privately (caucus or the like) | ✔ | ✔ | ?? |
| Share Presentations, Exhibits, and Documents | ✔ | ✔ | ?? |
| Attorney Presentation May Include Visuals | ✔ | ✔ |