Hearing officials must ensure litigants receive due process at every stage of a case. This mandate often competes with the basic nature of administrative hearings: a streamlined, efficient, and less formal process. So, how can presiding officers ensure proceedings are both fair and efficient? Whether presiding over high volume cases or lengthy complex matters, hearing officials make rulings impacting both fairness and efficiency. The class will examine the impact of due process principles on procedures before, during and after the hearing, and will offer practical suggestions to maximize both fairness and efficiency.