The Oklahoma Bar Journal November 2022

or skin-toned apparel is advised against. Lawyers generally sell their time for a living. The new normal has the potential for time savings and better time management. Be involved in your association, and help us build the best new normal possible.

dress codes were relaxed, as busi ness returns to the new normal, what was normal for home is not normal for the office – especially in professional settings. Dressing professionally is the order of the day when in professional settings, even if the setting is remote. If you are appearing virtually in court, dress as if you were personally in court. If you are appearing in court by video, solid colors work best, accessories like earrings that could produce noise should be avoided, and bold patterns

have a secure connection for confi dential or sensitive information. While having a good camera is desired, the surveys show that so-so video is tolerable if one has good audio quality. Most of the popular videoconferencing sys tems have virtual backdrops you can use if you are away from your office or suddenly wish your office to look different. Another reason to use a virtual background is to hide confidential documents scattered about your workspace. Additionally, while remote work

To contact Executive Director Williams, email him at johnw@okbar.org.

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