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Free webinars, webcasts provide practical advice to lawyers for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

By NJSBA Staff posted 03-30-2020 11:41 AM

  

HereforYou300_copy.pngIn this unprecedented time, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the New Jersey State Bar Association are here for you. 

We are offering a series of free webinars and webcasts in response to challenges presented to attorneys by the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees can log into live and ask questions in real time, or watch archived versions at your convenience. You can see a the archive of seminar videos here, and below are some more upcoming programs. Check back often. 

Do you have an idea for a webinar that we should do? Email us at [email protected].

Webcast- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and More: An Update from the New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner

Millions are applying for unemployment assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and federal legislation has expanded assistance to new groups, like self-employed and independent workers. Join us as Robert Asaro-Angelo, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, provides insight on these programs that will guide your own planning as well as help you better advise your clients.
Thursday, April 16, 2-3 p.m.
REGISTER HERE

SBA Loans and Other Financial Lessons for Law Firms – What You Need to Know
Both the state of New Jersey and the federal government, through the recently-passed CARES Act, are creating/expanding loan and grant programs to help businesses who are experiencing losses due to the COVID-19 crisis. Could these programs be of assistance to law firms? And in this time of uncertainty, what steps can you take to make sure you are well-positioned to make use of these programs? 
Wednesday, April 1, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
See the Archived Video here

Build Strength and Efficiency in the Workplace: An NJSBA PracticeHQ Webinar
Now, more than ever, is the time to ensure a law practice is strong and resilient. There are many components to building a successful law practice, so why focus on just one area of growth? This webinar takes a closer look at the four quadrants of Legal Practice Management that encompass all aspects of your firm. We will identify each, discuss key metrics as well as the aspects of a firm to build and how. We'll also
talk about big picture ideas to move your firm forward towards financial success and greater client satisfaction.
Thursday, April 2, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
See the Archived Video here   

Webcast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Major Practice Areas - What You Need to Know
Join the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey and the Garden State Bar Association as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on tax and estate planning issues; executory contracts and force majeur clauses; labor and employment; civil rights and healthcare and public policy
Friday, April 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Archived video coming soon   

Webcast - Virtual Witnessing and Signing of Estate Planning Documents

The wills are drafted and ready to sign, but how do you do it when we’re ordered to keep our distance? This program will review how to virtually witness and sign wills and other estate planning document
Monday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
See the Archived Video here

10 tips on video conference preparedness -- and etiquette 
The world of business meetings has undergone a seismic shift with the COVID-19 health crisis. With the shift to working remotely for the vast majority of the working world, join us to get critical tips and guidance about how to prepare for these video and teleconference calls, what files to open before you start, and why it's OK to be honest (and funny) about what others can now see and hear.
Tuesday, April 7, 5-6 p.m.
See the Archived Video here

You Don’t Have to Go to the Grocery to Hoard These Virtual Practice Tips

In conventional times, a virtual workshop on setting up a remote office or working while mobile would include planning a transition and comparing options. But now, the emergency is upon us. Join the experts behind NJSBA PracticeHQ to learn what you can do to keep working and maintain client relationships while remaining a good citizen as a practitioner of social distancing. We will give you specific tool recommendations (software and hardware you can buy without leaving your home) as well as techniques to practice that preserve the work mindset while operating in unusual times. Learn how to turn a small amount of space into a workable temporary office, how to maximize facetime with clients remotely, and how to conduct business at a distance.
Tuesday, April 7, 11 A.M. to 12 p.m.
Archived video coming soon   

Webcast - Cybersecurity Basics for Safely Working From Home: A Practical Guide For Every Attorney

The change happed seemingly overnight – one day we were all working in our offices, the next we were forced to transition to work from home. Fortunately, we’re better prepared technologically for this arrangement than at any other time in our history. However, the technology that allows us to work from home can also expose us to risk if we are not careful.
Wednesday, April 8, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
See the Archived Video here

Webcast - Coping with COVID with Resilience

Ware all adjusting to a new reality with a real threat at our doorstep. While we are all facing the same fear, we will respond to it in different ways. The more resilient we can be in this moment, the more we can protect the mental and physical health of ourselves and our families. This webinar is an opportunity to share our collective wisdom for getting through this together as well as possible, and positioning ourselves for the recovery that will come.
Tuesday, April 14, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
REGISTER HERE



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