Cyber Attacks and Ethical Obligations of Counsel

Technology has helped lawyers serve clients more effectively in innumerable ways. However, while technology has many positive outcomes, it has also enabled cybercriminals to poach personal and confidential information that lawyers have committed to protecting. The practice of law has become a combination of serving clients, keeping ahead of the rising cyberattacks and cybercriminals, and ensuring that professional ethical obligations are met. It is increasingly important that lawyers understand their ethical duty, potential law firm vulnerabilities, and best cybersecurity practices. In this lesson, experts will discuss the ethical law obligations that attorneys must meet and the relevant statutory framework.