Publications

Sensei’s principals have written 18 books on IT, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics published by the American Bar Association. Sharon and John are frequent authors and speakers on cybersecurity, legal technology and digital forensics throughout the country.

They lecture around the globe and have been interviewed by ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Reuters, many newspapers and even Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine.

THE 2013 SOLO AND SMALL FIRM LEGAL TECHNOLOGY GUIDE: CRITICAL DECISIONS MADE SIMPLE

January 3, 2013

Authors:

Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek, and Michael C. Maschke

ISBN: 978-1-61438-725-1

Price: $89.95

This annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar. You’ll find the most current information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smartphones, the iPad, and anything else a law office might need. It’s written in clear, easily understandable language to make implementation easier if you choose to do it yourself, or you can use it in conjunction with your IT consultant. Either way, you’ll learn how to make technology work for you. Purchase the book here…

Topics include:

Updated recommendations for hardware and software, including Mac products
Navigating the minefield of social media
The authors’ favorite utilities
The rapidly evolving smartphone market
Data security–what reasonable measures should you be taking in light of the new ethics rules?
The Paper LESS office: Kicking the paper habit
Cloud computing pros and cons
Where the legal tech world will be in 2014

INFORMATION SECURITY FOR LAWYERS AND LAW FIRMS

July 12, 2012

Authors:
Sharon D. Nelson, David K. Isom, and John W. Simek

ISBN: 1-59031-663-0

Trim Size: 6×9 Paperback

Price: $89.95

Book Overview
Published by the American Bar Association in 2006, this book provides sound advice, guidelines, and assistance, bridging the worlds of law and technology to explore important information security issues that face the legal professional every day.

Content Includes:

The ethical duties of lawyers relating to electronic information security
Reliable security for small law firms
Worms, Trojans, spyware, malware, spiders, key loggers and their implications
Wireless networks and security
Training lawyers and other law firm personnel in information security
Incident response plans
Securing your data during E-discovery

HOW GOOD LAWYERS SURVIVE BAD TIMES

July 12, 2012

Authors:
Sharon D. Nelson, James A. Calloway and Ross L. Kodner

ISBN: 1-60442-573-4

Trim Size: 6×9 Paperback

Price: $65.00

Book Overview
Worried about the economy? Are you a lawyer out of work? Are you afraid you will be laid off? Are you struggling to manage your firm through a down economy? Published by the American Bar Association, How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times will provide you with a wealth of tips, resources, and tools to help you survive in bad times, as well as teach you management, finance, marketing and technology essentials necessary to succeed.

The book is broken out into three parts:

Part I — Afraid of Losing Your Job? Lost it Already?
Part II — Managing and Marketing Your Firm In a Down Economy
Part III — Do It Better, Cheaper, Faster with Technology: Using Technology to Boost the Bottom Line

THE ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE AND DISCOVERY HANDBOOK: FORMS, CHECKLISTS AND GUIDELINES

July 12, 2012

Authors:
Sharon D. Nelson, Bruce A. Olson, and John W. Simek

ISBN: 1-59031-670-3

Trim Size: 7×10 with CD-ROM

Price: $139.99

Book Overview
Discovery and the use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of dealing with electronic information. This comprehensive book provides lawyers with the templates they need to develop an effective E-Discovery strategy, and to frame appropriate E-Discovery requests. In addition to the ready-made forms, the authors also supply helpful information and commentary to bring you rapidly up to speed in the electronic discovery field. The accompanying CD-ROM features over 70 forms in Word format including the following:

Content Includes:

Interrogatories – Basic to Advanced
Requests for Production – Basic to Advanced
Deposition Checklists
Sample Rule 30(b)6 Subpoena with E-Discovery Duces Tecum
Sample Motions to Compel
Sample Motions for Protective Orders
Sample Motions for Spoliation Sanctions
Electronic Evidence Protocol Agreements
Preservation and Spoliation Letters

Over 200 Cases Summarized!
Also included is an extensive electronic evidence case digest with over 200 cases summarized! Written with a view toward simplifying the complexities of computer forensics, this is an essential resource for anyone who deals with electronic evidence and discovery.

THE 2012 SOLO AND SMALL FIRM LEGAL TECHNOLOGY GUIDE: CRITICAL DECISIONS MADE SIMPLE

July 12, 2012

Authors:

Sharon D. Nelson, John W. Simek, and Michael Maschke

ISBN: 978-1-61438-187-7

Trim Size: 7×10 Paperback

Price: $89.95

Overview
Published by the American Bar Association, this annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best legal technology for their dollar. You’ll find information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smartphones, and anything a law office might need. Written in plain language, this is the definitive resource to making technology work for you – without hiring your own consultant.

Content Includes:

A complete, unbiased overview of current legal technology products
Concrete steps to making sound technology decisions
How to choose the right operating system and software for your office, including case management applications, billing systems, and document management solutions
What you need to go wireless
How to protect your firm from security threats, including viruses, spyware, and spam

LOCKED DOWN: INFORMATION SECURITY FOR LAWYERS

July 12, 2012

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Authors:
Sharon D. Nelson, John W. Simek, and David G. Ries

ISBN: 978-1-61438-364-2

Trim Size: 7×10 Paperback

Price: $79.95

Content Includes How Yo:Book Overview
Published by the American Bar Association, Locked Down explains the wide variety of information security risks facing law firms and how lawyers can best protect their data from these threats–with any budget. Written in clear, non-technical language that any lawyer can understand.

Create secure password–and store them safely
Assess the existing security risks at your firm: server rooms, cleaning crews, guests, alarm systems, and more
Work securely from a laptop or smartphone
Protect your mobile devices from theft
Authenticate users and encrypt your data
Maintain e-mail integrity
Secure your wired or wireless network
Effectively wipe data from a hard drive before disposal
Develop an information security checklist for your firm
Investigate, contain, and recover from a security breach

RIDE THE LIGHTNING: ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

July 12, 2012

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Overview
“Ride the Lightning: Electronic Evidence” is a blog by Sharon D. Nelson, a noted author, lecturer and President of Sensei Enterprises.

Purpose
This blog was developed to share electronic evidence news, to report and reflect upon current computer forensics and electronic discovery developments and to offer a light-hearted view of electronic evidence from the trenches, where folks really do “ride the lightning.”

Significance of Blog’s Name
If you want to know how Sharon came up with the “Ride the Lightning” title, just read her post here!

Ideas, Comments & Suggestions for this Blog
Please contact Ms. Nelson directly via email at with any ideas, comments or suggestions