NABE Meetings Survey Responses Needed by September 21
Attention NABE members—make sure to complete the NABE Meetings Survey! Your response is needed to help NABE collect vital feedback from those who participated in the 2020 NABE Virtual Annual Meeting, and input from all members intended to assist the board in evaluating what type of event, if any, should replace the NABE Midyear Meeting after February 2021. Please note that as of now, provided conditions allow, NABE plans to move forward with the currently planned NABE Midyear Meeting in February 2021. Please follow this link to complete the survey and respond no later than September 21. Also, recordings of the virtual meeting sessions are available to all NABE members here.

ABA Launches Poll Worker, Esq.
Poll Worker, Esq. is a "rally cry" aimed at mobilizing lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals to become poll workers for the upcoming 2020 election. The ABA is partnering with the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors on this nonpartisan effort designed to help people vote and to help local officials ensure a safe and accurate election. States across the country are predicting a shortage of workers to serve for the November 3rd General Election, and this is an opportunity for lawyers, soon-to-be lawyers, and bar professionals to step up and serve. Visit the Poll Worker, Esq. webpage for information on where to sign up and receive training in your jurisdiction.

Share with Your Members: 2020 State of Small Law Firms
The Thomson Reuters annual report on the State of U.S. Small Law Firms is now available and details challenges and opportunities for small law firms. You can download a copy of the report for free here.

For Managers: Getting Ready to Reopen
Is your office starting to consider its reopening plans? An article from global analytics company Gallup says, "Employees' pandemic-era experiences have reshaped their views of the workplace: how their work influences their overall well-being, how they want to interact with their colleagues, and how much flexibility they expect from their employees." Gallup offers tips for the transition back to the office here.

Steal This Idea: Give Your Sponsors Some Space
Your sponsors may be looking for more visibility, particularly at this time when the majority of your events likely have been cancelled or postponed. The Bar Association of Baltimore City offers one solution—they recognize their sponsors with a prime spot on their website homepage. Check it out here.