Understand your ethical duties and precautions to take when utilizing various technological resources.
Many lawyers are unfamiliar with the nuances of computer technology and data security essential to comply with 21st-Century ethics rules. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including email, social media, and the cloud. This course helps attorneys in law firms and legal departments learn about risks that they may not know and explains some suggested practices and solutions. With law firms a prime target of hackers, now more than ever, attorneys must be vigilant as to client data and firm/department technology resources. This information is critical for attorneys to become more sophisticated in risk management in various technology con-texts.
Agenda
Information Security and Data Privacy as to Clients’ and Law Firms’ Confidential Information
- Introduction Regarding Ethical Duties as to Confidentiality and Competency and as to Privacy Law
- Mobility/Travel Tips, Including Privacy Screens and Open Wi-Fi
- Various Measures, Including Two-Factor Authentication and Training as to Phishing/Social Engineering Schemes
- Other Email Concerns, Including BCCs, Reply-All, and Metadata Scrubbing
Social Media
- Solicitation Rules
- Disclaimers as to Legal Advice
- Avoiding Clients’ Spoliation
- Communications With Others, Including Jurors
The Cloud
- Quick Introduction to Duty of Reasonable Care
- Ways to Meet Duty of Diligence/Supervision as to Service Providers
Speakers
Joseph A. Corsmeier, Esq.,
The Law Office of Joseph A. Corsmeier, P.A.- Founder and president/owner of The Law Office of Joseph A. Corsmeier, P.A.
- Practices primarily in the areas of: attorney disciplinary defense before the Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards of the State of Florida
- Provides expert analysis and opinions on ethics issues, legal malpractice, conflicts of interest, fees, attorney disqualification, and other matters and has testified as an expert in both federal and Florida courts
- Frequent speaker and has written numerous publications on topics including ethics and professionalism, law office management, fees, trust accounting, social media, technology, conflicts of interest, and other topics
- Holds the highest lawyer rating with Martindale-Hubbell and AVVO Law Directories; designated as a Super Lawyer
- Admitted to practice in all Florida courts, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Middle District of Florida
- Member of the American Bar Association, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, and the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations; served as director of the Clearwater Bar Association 2004-2009 and president 2009-2010
- Adjunct professor of paralegal ethics at St. Petersburg College
- J.D. degree, Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law; B.A. degree, Florida State University
- Can be contacted at 727-799-1688 or jcorsmeier@jac-law.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.
