Know Your Options: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on your Legal Rights

In just a few short weeks the novel coronavirus pandemic has completely changed our daily lives. With our economy at a standstill and communities sheltering in place, many of us are wondering how to keep it together. On Friday April 17th, join us as we have a conversation with attorney Zane Johnson, Managing Attorney of M. Zane {+} Associates, for a discussion of the your legal rights in regards to the pandemic. We will touch on topics such as individual stimulus checks, unemployment compensation benefits, court and judicial services, internet privacy, leases and mortgages, sick leave, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the legal implications of our current situation.

Speakers

M. Zane Johnson, Esq

M. Zane Johnson, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Attorney of M. Zane + Associates — a small Philadelphia law firm that empowers families and individuals by providing access to affordable legal solutions. Prior to founding M.Z+A, Zane was the Managing Attorney at Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity where he led and developed initiatives that helped more than 1,000 Philadelphians obtain expungements, while informing thousands more about the stigma that accompanies criminal history record information.

In addition to his work as an attorney, Zane facilitates conflict resolution workshops for justice involved youth and is a volunteer mediator with the Good Shepherd Mediation Program. He is also a non-profit board member of Art for Justice and Equal Access Legal Services. Zane earned his J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College.