The lasting impact of the pandemic on the legal profession remains to be seen in several respects. For example, while virtual depositions and court appearances have become the norm during the pandemic, it is unclear whether the default will eventually return to holding such events in person. The increased emphasis on professionalism while colleagues are dealing with health issues or other pandemic-driven logistics, however, will hopefully continue as a “new normal” in the practice of law.

With the challenges faced by courts and attorneys alike during the pandemic, courts recognized the need for perspective, even when attorneys would otherwise act as a zealous advocate for clients. One early example from the Northern District of Illinois—referred to now as the “Unicorn Order”—was highly publicized as an indication that courts would have little tolerance for conduct that fails to appreciate the very significant challenges faced by the courts, and the world overall, during these times.

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