COVID-19 Resources for Voluntary Bars
Have COVID-19-related information you’d like to share with you peers? Email Bar Services Manager Jeff Doran. Additional COVID-19 information and resources can be found at floridabar.org/covid19.
Florida Bar Mental Health and Wellness Center
The Florida Bar Committee on Mental Health & Wellness of Lawyers wants to help spread the word about voluntary bar events focused on all aspects of wellness. The committee’s Facebook page has over 1,200 followers and is growing steadily. Make sure your events are publicized on the committee’s page by tagging them! Just add @FLWellLawyers to your posts. You’ll be publicizing your own events and helping to get the word out about the important work of the committee, too! REMEMBER: Just be sure to tag them @FLWellLawyers.
Apply Now for Paycheck Protection Program Stimulus Funds
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now includes 501(c)(6) organizations. We understand there is a limited amount of funds so organizations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) website provides additional resources:
First time PPP loan draws (all 501(c)6) might find this resource helpful in understanding more about the loan process :
Essentially, applicants work with your regular bank to apply for the PPP funds. Loans of about 2.5 times your monthly average payroll (including benefits) are offered. To get the loan forgiven (there is a loan forgiveness application) you must spend those funds on payroll or utilities in the 24 weeks following you receiving the funds. If you don’t get forgiveness for whatever reason, you can pay the loan back at a 1% interest rate.
TOWN HALLS
May 8 Presidents Town Hall SUMMARY
May 15 Executive Directors Town Hall SUMMARY
July 28 Town Hall Membership and Meetings SUMMARY
Sept. 22 Town Hall Lessons Learned SUMMARY
Oct. 20 Town Hall Sponsorship Insights
Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas
More Virtual Event Sponsorship Know How!
November 17, 2020 – Mentoring (Voluntary Bars & Young Lawyers Division)
WEBINARS
August 25, 2020 – Budgets & Finances
Budget and Finance Presentation
Non-Staffed Bar Associations – Sample Handbook
June 30, 2020 – Can I Get CLE For That?
CLE Application and Contact Info
BLSE Policies_500 Series 6-23-2020
A RETURN TO IN-PERSON EVENTS
Could Hybrid Events Become the New Standard?
Considerations for Events and Gatherings
Event Planning During COVID – Questions and Answers
CDC Personal and Social Events
Are You Ready for Post-Lockdown Events?
How Effective Are Liability Waivers in the Age of COVID-19?
VIRTUAL MEETINGS & EVENTS
Putting On The Best Virtual Conference: Part 1
Putting On The Best Virtual Conference: Part 2
How to Run A Better Virtual Event?
How to Leverage Virtual Events for Membership Growth
REVISED_Lesson Learned Using Virtual Platforms for Events_Meetings_Webinars
Creating a Successful Virtual Fundraising Event
HITTING RESTART: Resources for Recovery
“Best Practices” guidelines for court pandemic operations
Court Continuity Workgroup Webpage
Florida Courts Steps2SafeSteps Webpage and Video
RETURN TO WORK
Considerations for Reopening Your Law Firm
COVID-19 Back to Work Checklist
Guidance on preparing for a return to work and assessing risks based on Department of Labor and OSHA guidelines
ASSOCIATION RECOVERY
Resource articles written by seasoned association management practitioners that might provide some helpful recovery information for your bar association.
Going Forward_Best Practices and Considerations for Nonprofit Re-engagement
The Role of Associations in Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Associations are Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
A Return to Your Pre-Pandemic Workplace
Prepare for Future Disruptions to your Association
Preparing Your Association For The Second Wave
Plan to Recovery – Association Strong
Managing In A Crisis for Nonprofits
Adjusting Budgets Impacted by Crisis
Recovery Plans for Associations
How Associations Can Support Members When the World Stops
Associations: An Indispensable Partner to Members
Sample Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to the Coronavirus
VIDEOS
Part 1 Association Strong: Pandemic and Economic Recovery
Part 2 Association Strong: Pandemic and Economic Recovery
Education and CLE Events
LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar is offering COVID-19 Support Series webinars at no cost to Florida Bar members. Recordings of all webinars will be available soon after the webinar airs. Learn more and register.
FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
On Demand
In partnership with the Dade County Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association, Sarasota County Bar Association, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association and Jacksonville Bar Association:
Raising the Virtual Bar Part II
Raising the Virtual Bar Part I
Webinar: Advanced Zoom Tips and Techniques for Lawyers
Webinar: Legal E-Notary
Criminal Judges Roundtable Webinar on Practicing During COVID-19
Enlightenment through Engagement -The Lawyers Role in our Society
Roundtable Webinar on Practicing During COVID-19 with the Broward JCCs
Legal Malpractice Pitfalls in the COVID and Virtual Environment
2020 Got Civility? Pandemic Edition
Intellectual Property of COVID
Presenting Evidence in a Virtual Trial/Hearing
Courthouse Zoom Primer: “How To” Guide from Courthouse Tech Pros
You Want Me to ZOOM What? Motion Calendar; MSJ; A Fee Hearing
Statewide Virtual Mock Evidentiary Hearing
Medical Advance Directives in the Shadow of COVID-19
Working from Home-Preparing for the Deluge of Workers Compensation Claims
Connecting with clients and colleagues in the Covid-19 crisis via LinkedIn
COVID-19 – Navigating Risk in Uncertain Times
Part II Disaster Financial Assistance Relief for Law Firms
Law On COVID-19: The Interplay Between The FFCRA And The CARES Act
Bankruptcy Relief and Remedies in the COVID Crisis
Collaborative Family Practice in a Virtual World
Paid Sick Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Reaching Resolution in a Remote Revolution – Remote Mediation Dos, Don’ts, and Best Practices
How to Present a Successful Client Webinar – Do’s, Don’ts and Product Use
Disaster Financial Assistance Relief for Law Firms
Viral Advice: Keep your Distance – Is your Technology Prepared For Work From Home Operations?
Remote Collaboration Using Microsoft Teams
From ABOTA – Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Tips and Strategies for Zoom Jury Litigation
17th Circuit Virtual Jury Trial Initiative
From the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association
CLE Information, Webinars, etc.
From the Collier County Bar Association
Work In The Time of COVID-19, a special publication
From the Dade County Bar Association
View the Online General CLE store
From the Florida Defense Lawyers Association
On Demand
Class Actions in the Age of COVID-19
A First Person Look at a Virtual Evidentiary Hearing
The Future of Legal Marketing and Business Development
Professional Positioning in a Pandemic: Building a Legal Career
Compassionate Communication for Attorneys – Wellness Tips for Today
Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Lawyers and Employees
Tips for Becoming a Productive (and Happier) Remote Worker
Financial Resources for Law Firms in the Age of COVID-19
Remote Deposition Bootcamp: Tips for Conducting a Successful Remote Deposition
From the Hillsborough County Bar Association
COVID-19 Resources Page (including messages from our President, announcements on HCBA operations, relevant Court Orders and announcements, and other helpful resources)
From the Miami Dade Association for Women Lawyers
Do-It-Yourself Haircut Tutorials
From the Orange County Bar Association
On Demand
Legal Implications of COVID-19 on Your Law Practice
Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Changes to Bankruptcy Procedures and Operations
Upcoming Webinar
From the Palm Beach County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Trending CLE: COVID-19 Collections
LegalFuel’s Law Firm Guide to Navigating COVID-19
Part 1: Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies
Other Practice Resources
FLMIC Offers COVID-19 Ethics Checklist for Florida Lawyers
Ethical Concerns Regarding COVID-19
Sample Law Office Management Forms
Virtual Office Security
Due Diligence Considerations for Lawyers Evaluating Cloud Computing Service Providers
COVID-19 security resource library
Top tips for working more securely from home
Preventing Eavesdropping and Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings