A Message from Julie Armstrong on NABE COVID-19 Response, Resources for Members
On Monday evening, the NABE Board and staff made the difficult decision to cancel the CSE Retreat and New Executive Director Bootcamp scheduled for this week in conjunction with ABA’s Bar Leadership Institute. Although we understand that the cancellation caused disruption, the health and safety of our members was of paramount importance. As you are aware, available information and circumstances are rapidly changing, and like you, we’re doing our best to anticipate the unknown. In response, we are also working to organize recurring teleconference updates for information sharing among our members related to COVID-19. Watch your email for more on this in the next few days. We are committed to maintaining the vitality of our connections with one another, be they virtual or otherwise. I am more grateful than ever to have this community that helps us to be more knowledgeable and prepared for the challenges we face. Please take advantage of the resources that we have to offer. Your support is most appreciated.

2020 New Executive Director Bootcamp Rescheduled for Friday, March 13
For those of you who registered for the 2020 New Executive Director Bootcamp in person, we are sorry that we were unable to host in person, but we hope you can join us via Zoom on Friday, March 13, at 1PM Central. Zoom will give us interactive chat capability for information sharing. The virtual session is scheduled for 90 minutes. If you weren't attending the Bootcamp in Chicago, we welcome you to take advantage of this opportunity. Please click on this link here to view more information about the event and to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

Weekly Roundtables to be Held to Exchange Ideas and Issues at Bars During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Given the extraordinary daily challenges bar professionals are facing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, NABE will be convening a weekly call to discuss all issues that are impacting bars. Join your colleagues to hear how bars are addressing business operations, contract issues, communications and employee issues, or just to be with your NABE community during these difficult times. Calls are open to all bar staff, regardless of membership in NABE. The first session will be next Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 AM Central. Join us by clicking on this link.

Thinking About Working Remotely? Check Out These Resources
Many of us are considering adopting work from home policies during the coronavirus outbreak. These three articles will help you think about your culture and how to work through the choices: "Eight Strategies to Set Up Remote Working During the Coronavirus Outbreak," "Coronavirus Could Force Teams to Work Remotely," and "Before You Send People to Work from Home, Check Your Culture." Transparency of purpose and clear expectations are critical to success. If you do decide to go forward with working remotely, these tips will help your staff adjust.

Government Agency Resources on the Coronavirus Pandemic
For the most up-to-date information being provided by official government agencies, please review these resources: CDC Guidelines and Instruction, Equal Employment Opportunity Guidelines, WHO map of outbreak and precautions information, OSHA's Guidance on the Coronavirus Pandemic, and OSHA Release on 3/9/2020.

Steal These Sample Bar Communications on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Numerous bar associations have started to roll out communication to their members related to the coronavirus. If you are wondering what your bar association should be doing or are curious about how other bars are handling the coronavirus, check out what the Washington State Bar Association, Alameda County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, and the Philadephia Bar Association are doing.

Steal These Ideas for Your Members on the Coronavirus Pandemic
In addition to providing communication to their members, some bar associations are also providing additional resources members can take advantage of concerning the coronavirus outbreak. Check out this article from the Tennessee Bar Journal on a review of Tennessee law during a pandemic disease, the Boston Bar Association's CLE program on labor law issues, and the Cleveland Metro Bar Association's Hot Talk topic on coronavirus and the law.