Description:
Gain an understanding of how to ethically handle digital documents while maintaining confidentiality of client information.
You will benefit from this seminar because you will understand the legal, ethical, and technical issues for handling digital documents.
You will learn about the recommended steps for evaluating technology, ethical duties when using technology to obtain, transmit, or store confidential client information, what to look for when the technology is susceptible to unauthorized access by third parties (e.g., hackers), and the relevant authorities and how to protect ourselves against liability. The information will cover digital currencies and whether they can be used by law firms.
Background and Purpose
• The Attorney-Client Relationship Requires the Preservation and Protection of Confidential Information
• The Attorney Should Take Preventive Measures to Protect Client's Confidential Information
• The Audience Will Learn About the Applicable Rules and Regulations When It Comes to Using Technology in Their Daily Practice
How to
• The Audience Will Learn How to Review Relevant Contracts to Ensure the Existence of Proper Provisions
• The Audience Will Learn How to Describe an Attorney's Ethical Duties When Using Technology
• The Audience Will Learn How to Discuss the Duties of Confidentiality and Competence
Effect
• This Presentation Will Have an Effect on the Participant's Knowledge Regarding the Relevant Authorities – e.g., Ethics Opinions
• This Presentation Will Have an Effect on the Participant's Knowledge on the Legal and Technical Issues Regarding the Process of Using Technology in Their Daily Practice
• This Presentation Will Have an Effect on the Participant's Knowledge Regarding the Common Pitfalls When Using Technology in Their Daily Practice, the Audience Will Also Learn More About the Benefits of Obtaining a Suitable "Cyber Insurance" Policy
Credit Information (Sponsored by Lorman Education Services):
- CLE
- NALA
Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.
Instructor Profile:
Salar Atrizadeh, Esq., Law Offices of Salar Atrizadeh
- Principal and founder of the Law Offices of Salar Atrizadeh
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of internet, computer, and technology laws
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on internet and technology laws
- Author of several publications, please refer to internetlawyer-blog.com
- Member of numerous professional associations
- J.D. degree, University of Tulsa College of Law
- Can be contacted at www. atrizadeh.com or Twitter @SalarAtrizadeh
(Not available outside the US)