‘I’m Not a Cat’ Takeaways: 5 Virtual Court Tips from Judges

On Feb. 9, 2021, a routine civil forfeiture case in Texas’ 394th Judicial District Court went awry. Judge Roy Ferguson logged onto Zoom to preside over his 11 am hearing and was greeted by two lawyers and an adorable kitten; attorney Rod Ponton who was using a computer with a filter added to his settings.
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic closed courthouses and forced the judicial system to go virtual. While lawyers are getting better at remote hearings, hiccups like lawyer cat still occur. In this video, judges from across the country share advice lawyers need to know to ace their virtual court appearances.
(Produced by Andrew Satter; Executive Producer: Josh Block).

[@wrayven]

Make sure your grandchild hasn't been playing on your computer.

[@nycbklynrmp]

hippa don't allow others to use machine, why law official don't have same protocol? eg radiologist have to prove they have a lock door, virus scanner and auto lock time out if they work from home because of pat data, no usb keys etc. I would think client confidentiality is important nobody should have access to lawyers machines

[@Kadunkpsh]

The cats facial expressions is hilarious, cause it is copying him

[@sebastianrambert7097]

“I’m not a cat.” “I object! Your honor.” “Sustained!!”

[@anne-mariewalsh6308]

Oh my God, I still laugh when I see this "I'm not a cat" zoom call. Still hilarious.

[@funniestanimalstown8653]

'I'm not Cat' funniest compliance ever ...Must watch😂

[@DrRYeap]

Five Virtual Court Tips from Judges: 0:30 No. 1: Double check everything. 1:07 No. 2: A virtual courtroom is still a courtroom. 2:00 No. 3: Adjust for the medium. 2:43 No. 4: Eliminate distraction. 3:29 No. 5: Keep your skills fresh. Virtual hearings are here to stay.

[@Vorteksio3]

''Virtual hearings are here to stay.'' No.

[@self-publishinghelp8596]

Why are none of them a cat, though? I object!

[@cb5484]

Or, don't do any of this and instead create an adorable meme!

[@yasminhabibti721]

Hahaha! "The witness protection program..." @ 0:44

[@kukalakana]

6. Ignore all of the above, because that's no fun.

[@Lex_C]

No!!! Let's do it with cat filter!!!!

[@miawhee663]

Just let us enjoy the lawyer cat.

[@abrahamvieyra5730]

What I wanna know who cracked Laughing Silly! LOL

[@EvilScooterKitty-zq5wv]

Nah, bring back the cat!

[@ZERO-X79]

I'm here live i'm not a Cat LOL

[@melissafitzgerald1832]

lol 😂.. I am not a cat or duck 🦆 😃🤓🤣🥴😎

[@spanishfly20]

Lmaooo the topics we discuss in the new world

[@kimberlybosnich7860]

I want more cats. Persian perhaps! 😺😸😹

[@walacyd0s]

"I'm not a cat" '-' OK

[@Wellch]

I love the cat.

[@johngalarnyk3727]

This is great!

[@rafaelromeropavon7090]

This is the saddest story 3:19 3:26 five him an Oscar

[@vph7]

I guess lawyers really are miserable all the time

[@Nemetona225]

Was a Purrrrrrfect Cat astrophe 😹😹

[@pirimalac]

Catasstrophy

[@Shellyz2u]

He and cat look alike

[@melissafitzgerald1832]

Just a human being 😃🥴

[@toosas]

1:04 this judge's ma and pa photos on the wall look interesting

[@tablelegz]

On the line....

[@GoombGoombus]

POV: Your not a cat

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Irritating music, just let them talk without the music! Great video!

[@briannec2016]

WTH? I thought I was gonna see some judges react!

[@gaylecheung3087]

lol

[@Hi.Al.]

So just don't bother us

[@coro599]

The fact that tips must be posted on yt for lawyer$ whose clients are depending on their legal services is an utter tragedy.😘 Billable time for this dog & pony show..?

[@CT-bm9oz]

Lawyers are so stiff

[@tracytamberelli8244]

Ok these people r wayyyy to serious, relax a bit dorks! No need to make an entire video w/100yr old lawyers giving advice on how to not become the next “cat” meme. 🙄Lmao 🤣

[@CM-zl2jw]

I would prefer to pay a cat for legal advice than any other actor any day of the week.... All the World's a stage. Pompous fools.

[@MissLlah]

All of these judges are good looking.

[@Tina-fi2wy]

The last guy talking is a dweeb

[@beyondtrash1627]

Are you a 12yr old?

[@Tina-fi2wy]

@@beyondtrash1627 no more than your Mom.