Sponsored by: PR and Communications SIG
Domains: Business of Law and Communications
BoK Competencies: Firm and Practice Strategy and Planning & Written and Oral Communication Skills
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