Lawyer Meeting Center

Zoom

  • Each user/employee can create their own free account (No conflicts with shared accounts)
  • Virtual Backgrounds (Download Samples)
  1. Free accounts are limited to only 40 minutes per session
  2. Increased scrutiny over privacy; end-to-end encryption promised has security gaps that company is addressing.

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Microsoft Teams

  • Create groups of up to 20 people
  • Can share your screen
  • Text chats can include photos and audio files
  • Virtual Backgrounds (Download Samples)

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WebEx

  • Good for larger groups with less moderation needed 
  • Integrates smoothly with Outlook: emails the meeting access information to calendar entry
  • Offers end-to-end encryption so meetings are more secure.

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GoToWebinar

  • Good for larger groups in a presenter format, where other participants are muted by default 
  • Allows custom branding for your webinar/meeting 
  • Has a sophisticated registration system, ideal for selling tickets or managing your attendee list for webinars 
  1. Doesn’t allow desktop and document sharing.

Download the GoToWebinar App ▶

GoToMeeting

  • Better suited to internal meetings with more interactivity between the attendees
  • Easy to use control panel for connecting with participants
  1. Free account is only temporary trial.

Download the GoToMeeting App ▶

BlueJeans

  • Supports up to 100 participants in a meeting or webinar 
  • Free account can be created for each user
  • Available on mobile devices and computers 
  • Supports video and content sharing 
  • Meeting recordings
  • Text chat 

Download the BlueJeans App ▶

Skype

  • Record the call for up to 30 days
  • Can blur the background (if you have the app)
  • Share presentations
  • Up to 50 participants, no time limit

Download the Skype App ▶

Google Meet

  • Unlimited meeting time until September 30th; afterward, 60-minute limit
  • Up to 100 participants
  • Offers noise cancellation feature

Run Google Meet ▶

Download Virtual Backgrounds ▶

Related News

Zoom Product Updates: New Security Toolbar Icon for Hosts, Meeting ID No Longer Displayed
Zoom Blog, 
April 8, 2020

Skype vs. Zoom – Which Is Better for Working From Home?
PC World, April 8, 2020

FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic
FBI Boston Bureau, March 30, 2020

Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Virtual World
Detroit Legal News, March 27, 2020

 

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Welcome to the Lawyer Meeting Center

This is a resource guide on the major teleconferencing services, with some details on the strengths and weaknesses of each, including how to get them setup quickly and running. We’re also tracking virtual deposition and mediation companies offering remote services and listing them below.

Deposition Companies Offering Virtual Services

Advanced Depositions
855-811-DEPO
calendar@advanceddepositions.com
Schedule Online

AtkinsonBaker
800-288-3376
settings@depo.com
Schedule Online

GregoryEdwards
866-4-TEAM-GE
virtualdepo@gregoryedwards.com
Schedule Online
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Huseby
800-333-2082
calendar@huseby.com
Schedule Online

Magna Legal Services
866-624-6221
scheduling@magnaLS.com
Schedule Online
View Feature Pamphlet (PDF)

Peterson Reporting
800-649-6353
calendar@petersonreporting.com
Schedule Online

TSG Reporting
877-702-9580
calendar@tsgreporting.com
Schedule Online

Trustpoint
855-938-7466
scheduling@trustpoint.one
Schedule Online

Veritext Virtual
800-567-8658
Schedule Online

Mediation Companies Offering Virtual Services

ADR Services, Inc.
Phone Numbers
Schedule Online

JAMS
415-774-2668
Schedule Online

Judicate West
714-834-1340
Schedule Forms

West Coast Resolution Group
Phone Numbers
Schedule Online

Please Note

No endorsement of any of the products or services listed is implied or intended. This directory is provided for informational purposes only. No attorney/client relationship is created by using these services.