The District of Massachusetts is holding a pair of events between now and the end of the year related to trial practice during the pandemic. On December 7, 2020, Judge Hillman and a number of state court trial judges will be presenting on the return of the jury trial. The Court will hold a discussion on virtual bench trials on December 15th at 4:00. The panel, which will be hosted by Erika Reis, President of the Federal Bar Association, will include Judges Saris, Talwani and Burroughs as well as attorneys from two Boston firms.