UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

OFFICE OF THE CLERK

June 6, 2022 

CLERK’S NOTICE 22-04

PARTICIPATING IN HEARINGS USING WEBEX

For those participating in hearings using the Court’s WebEx audio and video conferencing platform, please 

review the following information for helpful tips and instructions. WebEx Connection Information, 

providing applicable WebEx links and call-in numbersfor the Judges in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Wichita 

Falls Divisions, is attached to this Notice for your reference. 

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN A WEBEX VIRTUAL HEARING

Please connect at least 10 minutes prior to the hearing time using one of the two options below. It is 

recommended that attorneys discuss the logistics of the WebEx appearance with their clients/witnesses at 

least 48 hours prior to the hearing. 

Option 1: Using the WebEx app on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. 

It is strongly preferred that participants who wish to speak during a hearing use the WebEx application 

rather than using the “call-in" option described in Option 2. 

Attorneys and/or witnesses who anticipate offering extensive testimony or legal argument, or conducting 

examination are required to utilize the video function. The Court may consider special requests for other 

appearance options on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate courtroom deputy for the 

presiding judge for further information.

Please connect using only one device. Using two or more devices may cause audio feedback issues. 

If using a smartphone or tablet for video, it should be set in a stationary position. Holding a phone or tablet 

in your hand while speaking does not yield a good video for the Court or other participants. 

NOTE: If you are experiencing audio issues when using the WebEx application, you may use the “Call 

Me” selection under “Audio Connection” to move just the audio portion of the WebEx conference to your 

telephone. 

 

Option 2: Call-in via phone (audio only). 

The meeting number/access code and dial-in number can be found on the attached WebEx Connection 

Information. Please use *6 or the mute function on your smartphone to mute your line.

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HELPFUL HINTS AND ETIQUETTE

• Please use the mute function when you are not speaking. Please be aware that sometimes the Court mutes 

everyone when there is background noise.  When you want to speak, make sure you are not on mute. Callin users should dial *6 to unmute your line. 

• Remember to state your name for the record each time before speaking and speak slowly and clearly so the 

Court can get a good record. Also, use your proper name on your device or for your WebEx login when 

participating over video, so that the Court can more easily determine who is speaking.

• Use headphones whenever possible, especially if using a desktop PC with external speakers. We have found 

that newer iPhones provide the best visual and audio feed – better than most desktop computers. If you are 

on a personal computer, headphones or earbuds are required for those who need to speak during the 

hearing. 

• During examination, attorneys and witnesses should use a separate camera and microphone when 

possible. To avoid feedback, parties using separate devices must not be in the same room. The Court may 

consider special requests on a case-by-case basis. 

• WebEx participants may use the "share" button to easily share their screen or document with the Court or 

other WebEx participants.  Press “stop sharing” to remove the presentation from the meeting. 

• When making an appearance from a vehicle, please park in a safe location with windows rolled up (to 

minimize background distraction and noise) and use a headset that is ear-to-phone (not the vehicle’s handsfree speaker-phone option). 

• Suggestions for participating in a WebEx hearing from home: If you are having connectivity problems, 

turn off devices that may be using bandwidth on your home network. Devices or applications such as 

Facetime, Roku, streaming media players, video games, or large downloads can negatively impact the audio 

and video quality of the WebEx meeting. 

• Participants are reminded that they should wear attire suitable for court. 

• Participants who wish to test their WebEx connection or the share screen functionality in advance of the 

hearing may arrange a “practice run” by contacting the appropriate courtroom deputy. 

EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIVE AIDS

Exhibits should be filed ahead of time by the date that they would normally be exchanged pursuant to our 

local rules using the "notice" or "list (witness/exhibit/generic)" event in ECF, with a true and correct copy 

of each designated exhibit filed as a separate, individual attachment, so that the Court and all participants 

have ready access to all designated exhibits. For voluminous exhibits, please consult the presiding judge’s 

local exhibit requirements, as it may be necessary for you to provide the Court with an exhibit notebook or 

electronic file in advance of the hearing. For any witness who is to be called to testify remotely, the party 

calling the witness is responsible for supplying the witness or counsel, as appropriate, with paper copies of 

all designated exhibits prior to the hearing. 

Demonstrative aids and PowerPoints should also be filed prior to the hearing, if possible. If not, WebEx 

has the ability to allow you to share your screen, or a particular document, with everyone in the hearing. If 

these documents are admitted as exhibits, they would then have to be filed after the hearing. 

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WebEx Connection Information 

WebEx Meeting Links:

Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/jerniga

Judge Mark X. Mullin https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/mullin

Judge Edward L. Morris https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/morris

Judge Michelle V. Larson https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/larson

Judge Scott W. Everett https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/everett

WebEx Teleconference Information:

Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan Dial-in 650-479-3207 Access Code 479-393-582

Judge Mark X. Mullin Dial-in 650-479-3207 Access Code 474-603-746

Judge Edward L. Morris Dial-in 650-479-3207 Access Code 473-581-124

Judge Michelle V. Larson Dial-in 650-479-3207 Access Code 160-135-6015

Judge Scott W. Everett Dial-in 650-479-3207 Access Code 476-420-189

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