Women Owned Law Covid-19 Resource Page

Webinars

Kismet & Figure Thinking - CREATIVITY LOVES AMBIGUITY: 2 FREE WEBINARS - Wed., March 25 at 2pm: Navigate Ambiguity with Design Thinking & Tues., March 31 at 2pm: Make a Creativity Leap

PA Bar Association - Free Webinar (1 substantive CLE credit), 12 noon to 1 p.m., March 24, to focus on working remotely during COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic

WBEC- US SBA Economic Relief Disaster Loan Program, Thursday, March 26, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

A representative from the US Small Business Administration will discuss and take questions on the loan program to provide relief to small business owners affected by COVID-19.

Breakthrough ADR - Entrepreneurs vs. Covid-19: How to control what you can during these uncertain times.

Trial Guides - How to Prepare Your Law Firm for Remote Work - Live Webinar, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 ♦ Noon Eastern ♦ 9 AM Pacific

Articles

KLA Marketing - Zoom Quick Start Guide

Jennifer Ellis, JD LLC - Starting From Step One: Working From Home

ABA - How Law firms are responding to the Coronavirus

Arizona Bar- COVID -19 Resources for Lawyers

NYSBA - Coronavirus Information Center

NJSBA - Coronavirus Info and Resources

Federal Programs & Resources

CDC Interim Guide for Businesses and Employers

This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

The Treasury Department and IRS just announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You’ll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020 but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources page is being continually updated with all SBA tools and resources, including preparedness checklists and different avenues to access capital.

Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Designated areas are eligible for working capital loans up to $2 million. Interest rates are 3.75% for small business and 2.75% for non-profits, with long-term repayments up to a maximum of 30 years. You can apply online or call the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955.

Commercial Programs & Resources

Facebook Boost Grant Program

Facebook recently announced that they will be launching a massive grant program to help small businesses. Specifically, the company will provide $100 million in “cash and ad credits” to 30,000 businesses in the 30 countries where Facebook operates.

Microsoft Teams Offer

Microsoft has responded to COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, and the increased number of work-from-home policies it’s inspired, by making its paid collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams, free for six months.