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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Gotham:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Here at Gotham we have been closely monitoring the evolving and fluid situations involving coronavirus — COVID 19. First and foremost, we are concerned about the safety and health of all of our members
and our community at large. We wanted to share a few thoughts so that everyone knows we all take this seriously, are following developments and planning ahead. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">In these trying times, staying in touch with your Gotham family is even more important. Gotham is an incredible wealth of expertise and talent. Please lean on us.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Following the recommendations of our public health officials, we have decided to take the following steps for the remainder of this month.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span>Technology is going to help us through this. All of our meetings through
March will be conducted through Zoom. Please keep the date and time on your calendar! Your GC will communicate with you with details about how to sign in. And of course, if you have any problems, don’t hesitate to ask.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span>We have expanded the expertise on our “Advocates” to address issues specific
to Coronavirus. Inquiries through fredslist relative to Coronavirus will be screened with Advocates’ careful eyes.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span>Starting next week, we will have weekly open conference calls to discuss
concerns or issues regarding Coronavirus. Any member can join just by calling in. Our goal is to enhance communication so that we can all learn from each other’s experiences. <b>These calls will be on Tuesdays at 5 pm starting on March 17 — you can call
646-854-1370 (No PIN Required).</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are a family. We will get through this together and will keep you updated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Gotham’s Tribal Council<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nancy B. Schess, Esq.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Partner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Klein Zelman Rothermel Jacobs & Schess LLP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Representing Management in Labor/Employment Law for Over 30 Years<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">485 Madison Avenue - Suite 1301<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New York, New York 10022<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">T: 212-935-6020 x219<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">F: 212-753-8101<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">www.kleinzelman.com<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">nschess@kleinzelman.com<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Listed in NY Metro Super Lawyer 2011-19 (Employment & Labor Law)<o:p></o:p></p>
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