Description
If you find yourself up at night worried whether your understanding of legal technology is up to par, then this is the CLE for you. Using hypotheticals, we will discuss how to identify and approach the use of technology in your law practice, including, but not limited to: how to understand your client’s document management system, how to properly redact documents prior to filing, how to spot phishing attempts or tracking emails and how digital media footprints can be used both offensively and defensively. The program will offer guidance on how to navigate through some of the thorniest ethical issues that may arise when you use technology.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
-Consider technology ethics by design - proactively embed the ethics discussion into your engagement letters and ongoing discussions with clients.
-Set expectations and obtain your client’s consent to use technology.
-Understand and use reasonable electronic security measures.
-Have a foundational understanding of what to do if you are faced with a data breach.
-Know where to find ethics rules and opinions that may guide you through your ethical use of evolving technology.