Today's practice of law is conducted primarily through computers: laptops, desktops and mobile devices. Lawyers generate, send, receive and store huge amounts of client and third-party related electronic information, which makes us prime targets for cyber-attacks, including data breaches, ransomware, identity compromise and wire transfer fraud.

Whether practicing as solo practitioners or in large mega-firms, attorneys also have multiple sources of potential cyber-liability, ranging from ethical responsibilities of competence, diligence, confidentiality, and supervision to common law, statutory and regulatory duties of care, all of which require attorneys to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability of client and third-party information. This half day seminar will address in plain English, (i) the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, (ii) the threat cybersecurity threat landscape facing attorneys (and their clients), (iii) the legal, regulatory and disciplinary issues arising from law firm cybersecurity incidents, and (iv) preventive and remediation measures that fit the size and practice focus of your firm.

Speakers:
Alexander R. Bilus, Partner, Saul Ewing
Evan J. Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing
Franklin L. Zemel, Partner, Fox Rothschild

CLE credits are available.