Conference Report: Lawyers Beware: Breaches, Cybersecurity Present Pitfalls

Competence in the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology, as Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 requires of lawyers, can help lawyers avoid identity theft, nip in the bud phishing schemes designed to drain firm bank accounts, and get cases settled fast.

A panel moderated by Susan M. Humiston, director of the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, presented members of the National Organization of Bar Counsel with compelling lessons on those topics on Aug. 8 at “Son of a Breach! Tales from the Dark Web and Cybersecurity Best Practices,” a program held at the organization’s annual meeting in ...