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Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy - Emergency Preparedness for Lawyers

NYSBA CLE Live Program and Webcast

1.0 MCLE Credits
(1.0 areas of professional practice and/or law practice management)

Sponsored by the Law Practice Management Committee and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education of the
New York State Bar Association

The New York State Bar Association Law Practice Management Committee and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education are pleased to present a CLE webcast on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. on Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy - Emergency Preparedness for Lawyers .

An unforeseen crisis can be difficult to manage and can jeopardize your law practice. Planning ahead is essential to providing competent representation and preventing disciplinary problems. Most law firms know they need a disaster recovery plan, but don’t have one. Maybe your firm has started its emergency planning procedures, but how can you be certain it is comprehensive or that you are not overlooking important functions, contingencies and considerations? Without an effective and customized plan, your firm is at risk.

This program will cover:

1. Law Practice Continuity - Prepare for retirement, disability or other planned or unplanned interruptions in the practice of law 
2. The Ethical Risk – Don't risk your good standing status by neglecting to plan ahead 
3. Preparedness Manuals, Action Plans and Checklists - Best practices in emergency planning and disaster recovery for law firms
4. Physical Facilities: Knowledge of the physical layout of your premises is critical to safe evacuation of personnel, retrieval of important documents and equipment, restoration of services, and planning to repair or rebuild
5. Records Protection, Retention and Storage: A records disaster recovery program identifies and protects records encompassing vital files, documents (hard copy and electronic) and information necessary for a law firm to maintain business continuity in case of a disaster or emergency

Chaired by Marian C. Rice, Esq. this program will provide an overview of emergency preparedness for lawyers. 

This program will be streamed as a live CLE Webcast. If you register for the CLE Webcast, you will be able to view the program video online and email questions during the live program. You will also have access to the program archive.

Be advised that during the webcast, program verification codes will be displayed on the screen and announced. In order to receive MCLE credit, you will need to print the MCLE Attestation Form and write down the program codes. You will receive your MCLE certificate via email. Please be sure to provide your email address when registering.

In the event that you miss any portion of the program, the archive will be posted online. All pre-registered CLE webcast registrants will have access to the online archive file. You will be able to view the archive online, on-demand at your leisure. 

Please note: Newly admitted attorneys may not receive MCLE credit for their participation in CLE Webcasts.

The last day to pre-register online was April 16, 2013.

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Webcast Registration	$75.00

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Webcast Registration	$175.00

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.