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Cybersecurity Duties of a Lawyer Per the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

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58 minutes
Joel Bruesch
Rachel Greene
Irene Kosturakis
With Joel Bruesch from BMC Software, Inc. + 2 others
Recorded March 26, 2025
Product ID 100683

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Overview

Uphold Ethics While Safeguarding Client Data

Rule 1.1 states that a lawyer, "...shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation." But in addition to being competent, today's attorneys must maintain their competence, which in the face of lightning fast developments in technology and society can be daunting. Still it is required that attorneys, "...keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology..." -The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Rule 1.6 is focused on the confidentiality of Information, with part (c) stating that a lawyer, "...shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client." -The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

In an era of increasing cyber threats, attorneys must balance convenience with security while upholding their ethical duties. This course, presented by the American Inns of Court and NBI, dives into the cybersecurity responsibilities outlined in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and explores the risks associated with email, authentication, excessive permissions, and more. Gain practical insights on how to enhance threat awareness, implement security measures, and develop an incident response plan to protect your clients and your practice. Secure your spot - register today!

  • Identify ethical obligations related to cybersecurity under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Recognize common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement best practices to mitigate risks.
  • Develop a proactive incident response strategy to minimize damage from potential cyberattacks.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Duties of a Lawyer Under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
  2. Understanding Cybersecurity Risks and Guidance Associated With:
    1. Email
    2. Excessive permissions
    3. Authentication
    4. Inconvenience of Cybersecurity Prevention
    5. Threat Awareness
    6. Incident Preparedness
  3. A Lawyer's Role in Preventing, Preparing For, and Mitigating Outcomes from a Cybersecurity Event

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Product ID 100683

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Cybersecurity Duties of a Lawyer Per the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

    1. Duties of a Lawyer Under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Understanding Cybersecurity Risks and Guidance Associated With:
      1. Email
      2. Excessive permissions
      3. Authentication
      4. Inconvenience of Cybersecurity Prevention
      5. Threat Awareness
      6. Incident Preparedness
    3. A Lawyer's Role in Preventing, Preparing For, and Mitigating Outcomes from a Cybersecurity Event

Who Should Attend

This program is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Joel Bruesch
Joel
Bruesch
BMC Software, Inc.
Rachel E Greene
Rachel E.
Greene
Greene IP PLLC
Irene Kosturakis
Irene
Kosturakis
BMC Software, Inc.
Speaker bio
Joel Bruesch

Joel Bruesch

BMC Software, Inc.
Joel Bruesch

is an Area Vice President-Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, and 25-year veteran of cybersecurity for BMC Software, Inc. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He heads the security departments for Solutions, Defense, Threat Intelligence, and a Security Operations Center with a supporting team of 65 individuals to address business security needs. He works closely with the legal function, supporting privacy, intellectual property protection, and governance. Whenever there is a cyber event he works with forensic companies to investigate, assess, and remediate. As someone who lives in a world of constant cyber threats and response, he brings a hands-on perspective from a mature cybersecurity program and reminds everyone that a cyber event is not a question of if, but rather when one will be experienced.

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Rachel E Greene

Rachel E. Greene

Greene IP PLLC
Rachel Greene

interned for the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas and the District Court for the Southern District of Texas and for thirteen years led intellectual property strategy for automating oil field services for an international energy company. She has advised on matters of international hacking of sensitive technologies and has been involved in the ensuing information technology, trade secret, security, and enforcement investigation activity. She advises clients investing in industrial chemical, nuclear, medical, and financial research and development as the founder of Greene IP PLLC. Her community service includes a board position with the Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property Inn of Court in Houston, Texas. A native of Ponca City, Oklahoma, she obtained a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a chemical engineering degree from the University of Virginia.

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Speaker bio
Irene Kosturakis

Irene Kosturakis

BMC Software, Inc.
Irene Kosturakis

is Area Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at BMC Software, Inc., where she has worked for over 18 years and is responsible for all intellectual property matters, including protecting patents, and preserving brand and trademarks. Irene advises her clients to ensure BMC is prepared whenever there may be a cybersecurity incident or data breach. To accomplish this with best practices, she works with outside counsel as well as BMC's own Information Security personnel. Irene also counsels the Product Security Group on how to internally and externally address industry software vulnerabilities. Ms. Kosturakis is a registered Patent Attorney and a Certified Information Privacy Professional; current President of the Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property Inn of Court, having served on its Executive Committee for several years; immediate Past Chair of the Texas Business Law Foundation (TBLF); past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Business Law Section; and past President of the Houston Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Houston Chapter.

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