Sponsored by: PR and Communications SIG
Domains: Business of Law and Communications 
BoK Competencies: Firm and Practice Strategy and Planning & Crisis Communications
Heightened security concerns around the world have focused attention to building a response plan beyond “lock the doors” and “call the police”.  All organization, including law firms must create and adopt a workplace violence response plan to address crises such as employee threats and terror incidents before they become real.
A comprehensive approach to addressing an incident involves:
- Preparedness  
 
- Identification of critical incidents that trigger activation of plan
 
- Communication and Knowing who is where and when
 
- Emergency notification systems
 
- Designating safe assembly points
 
- Reporting procedures
 
- Emergency actions
 
- Responsibilities
 
- Evacuation/ lockdown procedures
 
Learning Outcomes:
- Determine preparedness for a Crisis
 
- Review reporting procedures & Responsibilities
 
- Identify working with media during a crisis
 
Presenters:
Elizabeth Lampert, President, Elizabeth Lampert PR
Gina F. Rubel, CEO, Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.
Price: Complimentary for Members