E71 | A Judicial Perspective on Using Technology at Oral Argument | Judge John Owens

While emerging technology has created new opportunities for the way both lawyers and the public interact with the judicial system, judges haven’t been left behind. On today’s show, Judge John Owens of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders, along with special guest co-host M.C. Sungaila, to discuss just how technology has helped from a judicial perspective. Judge Owens discusses how judges can embrace technology to better engage with attorneys at oral argument and prepare more efficiently to decide cases. He also offers tips to attorneys who are faced with tough oral argument questions and stresses the importance of preparation. Finally, he shares stories about his federal appointment process and, with M.C. Sungaila, provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the 9th Circuit operates. 0:00 Intro 7:03 Getting to 60 Votes and the Rule Change 12:05 How En Banc Panels Are Chosen (The Bingo Draw) 18:49 Hearing Cases Across the Circuit's Growing Regions 24:22 Remote Arguments During the Pandemic 30:42 Using the iPad to Mark Up Opinions and Arguments 37:30 Being Straightforward When Stumped by a Question 44:37 How Remote Argument Changed the Use of Notes 50:44 Practitioners Adopting Technology at the Lectern 56:19 Tip: Using Charts to Prepare for Oral Argument -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 71 Original Air Date: August 19, 2021 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com