Legal
Mental Health
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/covid-19–mental-health-resources/
Provides links for information regarding:
Anxiety
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Coping with anxiety
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Short videos on coping with anxiety
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Science-based videos for coping with COVID anxiety
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Guided meditation
Depression
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Link for peer-to-peer support for legal professionals
Law practice/ management during COVID-19
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Protecting workforce well-being
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Workplace plans/ policies
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Law firm operations
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Serving clients
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Law practice management systems
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Prioritizing job responsibilities
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What law firms can do to promote mental health for their lawyers
Anxiety
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Coping with anxiety
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Short videos on coping with anxiety
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Science-based videos for coping with COVID anxiety
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Guided meditation
Panic
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Article about mental health and panic associated with COVID-19
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Coping with social distancing
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General tips for staying healthy, coping with stress, and substance use resources
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Link for coronavirus resources and information for law students
Professional
https://www.azbar.org/media/qqoded2n/covid19resourcesmarch2020.pdf
Provides links for:
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Virtual work tips, policies and guidelines
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Virtual Client Service information
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Virtual work productivity information and tips
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Virtual office security tips for working remotely
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Team collaboration tips for staying in contact/staying productive during pandemic
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Virtual meeting tips and tools including comparison chart of virtual meeting mediums
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Information on e-filing, sending forms toclients, electronic signatures
https://www.isba.org/covid19/judicialinfo
Provides updates, links and information regarding Illinois Court operations
List of cancelled American Bar Association Meetings
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/abacle/trending-cle/
Series of webinars relating Coronavirus and the legal profession
Financial Resources For Businesses
https://www.connect2capital.com/partners/chicago-small-business-resiliency-fund/
Applications for the Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund
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Provides small businesses and non-profits (500 employees or less) with emergency cash flow during this health crisis. Funds will be provided to eligible businesses as low-interest loans.
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Federal coronavirus emergency loan information for small businesses
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Explains who qualifies, how and where to apply
Information regarding the downstate small business stabilization program:
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Specific to the state of Illinois, this program provides up to$25,000 for small businesses (50 employees or less)
