ALA Member Kathy Scourby will give a presentation titled: It Would NOT Happen at My Firm! Workplace Violence on Your Doorstep…

It is difficult to get through any week without hearing a story about an act of workplace violence that occurred somewhere in the world. Workplace violence is a potentially serious risk to any business or firm resulting in the potential for reduced productivity, decreased revenue and loss of reputation. Higher turnover results from the stress and potential traumatic after-effects of a violent incident.  This interactive session includes important information to assist you in protecting your firm.

Objectives:

.  Discuss the types of workplace violence, including the characteristics and warning signs of potential violence

.  Analyze steps law firms can take to prevent acts of violence from occurring

.  Demonstrate what to do if an active shooter enters your office or building

Kathryn (Kathy) Scourby is the Manager of Lawyer Services at Hunton & Williams, LLP.  She served on the ALA Board of Directors as the Region 2 Director from 2004 to 2008 and as a  trustee for the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators from 2011 to 2013. Kathy has been a frequent speaker at ALA conferences and local chapters on disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management  issues.

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