COVID-19 Resources for Lawyers
As New York State is put on PAUSE order, the Academy is here as a resource for our members and colleagues about best practices for working remotely. Below are a collection of links to help you navigate the state rules and departments, and to assist you in managing your virtual office for yourself and your staff.
What Makes a Business "Essential"?
Fact Sheet from the Empire State Department: "Frequently Asked Questions for Determining Whether a Business is Subject to a Workforce Reduction Under Recent Executive Order Enacted to Address COVID-19 Outbreak"
Virtual Work Policies and Guides
Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies (Part 1)
Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies (Part 2)
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Preparing for the Unknown - Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning for Law Firms
10 Rules Found in Every Remote Work Policy
Remote Access Policy Sample
Telecommuting Policy Sample
Is Your Crisis Communication Plan Ready?
Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies (Part 2)
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Preparing for the Unknown - Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning for Law Firms
10 Rules Found in Every Remote Work Policy
Remote Access Policy Sample
Telecommuting Policy Sample
Is Your Crisis Communication Plan Ready?
Virtual Technology for Deposing Remote Witnesses (Brought to you by Academy Sponsor Diamond Reporting)
COVID-19 Emergency Pay Explained (Brought to you by Academy sponsor Reliable Payroll Services)
Virtual Client Service
A Generous Contribution From a Family Law Attorney
Loving the Luddites: Serving Tech-Adverse Clients
Reassuring Clients You're Prepared for COVID
Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies (Part 3)
Working and Meeting in the Age of Social Distancing
How to Avoid Shaking Hands
Virtual Client Service
A Generous Contribution From a Family Law Attorney
Loving the Luddites: Serving Tech-Adverse Clients
Reassuring Clients You're Prepared for COVID
Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans/Policies (Part 3)
Working and Meeting in the Age of Social Distancing
How to Avoid Shaking Hands
Virtual Work Productivity
Working From Home? Five Productivity Hacks to Help You Get More Done
Working from Home? Use the Right Tools
Nine Home Office Upgrades to Improve Telecommuting
Be Warned: Alexa is hearing confidential calls
The Virtual Work Skills You Need Even If You Never Work Remotely
Working From Home? Five Productivity Hacks to Help You Get More Done
Working from Home? Use the Right Tools
Nine Home Office Upgrades to Improve Telecommuting
Be Warned: Alexa is hearing confidential calls
The Virtual Work Skills You Need Even If You Never Work Remotely
Virtual Office Security
Cybersecurity Tips for Working Remotely (Brought to you by Academy sponsor Cypress Grove)
COVID-19 Security Resource Library
Cybersecurity, Common Sense, and COVID-19
Cybersecurity Policy Template
PH-COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Data Protection Issues
PC Mag Reviews of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Preventing Eavesdropping and Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings
Cybersecurity Tips for Working Remotely (Brought to you by Academy sponsor Cypress Grove)
COVID-19 Security Resource Library
Cybersecurity, Common Sense, and COVID-19
Cybersecurity Policy Template
PH-COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Data Protection Issues
PC Mag Reviews of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Preventing Eavesdropping and Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings
Team Collaboration Tips
A Global Legal Tech Space: Aiming for a Truly Collaborative Online Community Podcast
The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together Podcast
8 Communications Tips for Telecommuters to Master
Tech Tips for Teams: Smart Collaboration Tools
A Global Legal Tech Space: Aiming for a Truly Collaborative Online Community Podcast
The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together Podcast
8 Communications Tips for Telecommuters to Master
Tech Tips for Teams: Smart Collaboration Tools
Virtual Meeting Tips
What It Takes to Run a Great Virtual Meeting
How to Get People to Participate in Virtual Meetings
Working and Meeting in the Age of Social Distancing
What It Takes to Run a Great Virtual Meeting
How to Get People to Participate in Virtual Meetings
Working and Meeting in the Age of Social Distancing
Virtual Meeting Tools
Zoom (find a Zoom ‘Cheat Sheet’ here)
GoToMeeting
FaceTime
Skype
Webex Video Conferencing
Zoom (find a Zoom ‘Cheat Sheet’ here)
GoToMeeting
FaceTime
Skype
Webex Video Conferencing
Virtual Meeting Hardware
Video (Logitech)
Microphone/Speakers (Galaxy Buds Plus, Airpods Pro, Logitech)
Video (Logitech)
Microphone/Speakers (Galaxy Buds Plus, Airpods Pro, Logitech)
Voice/Telephony
Virtual Receptionists
Voice Over IP (VOIP) (RingCentral, Ooma, Jive, Vonage, Comcast, AT&T, etc.)
Google Voice
Virtual Receptionists
Voice Over IP (VOIP) (RingCentral, Ooma, Jive, Vonage, Comcast, AT&T, etc.)
Google Voice
Scanning Documents
Genius Scan
Fujitsu Scan Snap
Genius Scan
Fujitsu Scan Snap
Sending Forms to Clients
Microsoft Forms
TypeForm
Google Forms
Microsoft Forms
TypeForm
Google Forms
Electronic Signatures
DocuSign
HelloSign
Adobe Fill & Sign
DocuSign
HelloSign
Adobe Fill & Sign
Miscellaneous
How to Clean Your Smartphone and Keyboard the Right Way
How to Use WiFi Calling When Cellular Service Fails for iPhone and Android
How to Clean Your Smartphone and Keyboard the Right Way
How to Use WiFi Calling When Cellular Service Fails for iPhone and Android