Webinar:
Working Remotely and Securely: What Lawyers Need to Know
This free webinar talks about the tech and security issues raised by working remotely. Topics include the equipment you need, collaboration and video conferencing software, how to access the law firm network securely, making sure you have sufficient bandwidth, checking the security of your home router, virtual private networks (VPNs), remote access through LogMeIn and other software, the dangers of home machines vs. firm-issued devices, handling mail and telephones, video conferencing security and tips, using the cloud to help out and how cybercriminals are attacking home networks to get into law firm networks.
Articles:
Taking Your Home Network to the Next Level
Lessons for Law Firms from the SolarWinds Breach
The Craziest Cybersecurity Stories of 2020
Innovative Marketing in Difficult Times
The Future of Law Post-Pandemic: A Roller Coaster Evolution
The Practice of Law: Catapulted into the Future by the Pandemic
Ten Cybersecurity Lessons Learned About Working From Home
Double Whammy on Law Firms: COVID-19 and The Troubled Economy
COVID-19 and a Troubled Economy: How to Maintain Lawyer Wellness
Zoom Training for Lawyers – and Using it Securely (Updated December 1, 2020)
How to Sew A Coronavirus Face Mask
Webinars with Sharon and John:
Law Firms and the Scourge of Ransomware: How to Prevent, Detect, Respond and Recover
Innovative Marketing During COVID-19
Ethical Cybersecurity in the ‘New Normal’ for Your Law Practice
COVID-19 Edition: Cybersecurity Tips for the Practice of Law
The Future of Law Post-Pandemic: A Roller Coaster Evolution
The Ethics of Law Firm Cybersecurity in a Work-From-Home World
Practical and Budget-Friendly Cybersecurity Tips for Lawyers
COVID-19 and a Troubled Economy: How to Maintain Lawyer Wellness
Zoom Training for Lawyers – and Using it Securely
Working Remotely and Securely: What Lawyers Need to Know
Never Stop Marketing! Effective Lawyer Marketing in a Troubled Economy
See a complete listing of all of our seminars here.
Interested in scheduling a webinar session for your company?
Please contact Sharon Nelson by email at
Podcasts:
What’s on the Horizon for Law Firms in 2021?
Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson give their take on which of the many pandemic-related changes will most likely impact the future of the legal profession.
It might be a risky time to predict the future, but Jim and Sharon have decided to give it a whirl! Based on shifts they’ve seen throughout the legal community during 2020, they offer their thoughts on what lawyers should keep in mind as the new year begins. With topics ranging from the movement away from physical office space to cloud-based lawyering to the rise of ransomware, and more, Jim and Sharon talk about which changes they think will stick and what impacts we may see throughout the profession.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.
Ransomware Surges: What Law Firms Need to Know
Attorney and cybersecurity expert Ted Kobus addresses the rapid increase in ransomware incidents in 2020 and explains what law firms should do in the event of an attack.
Throughout 2020, ransomware has increased rapidly in both the number of incidents and the ransom amounts paid, and current data shows no foreseeable slowdown. As these ransom demands continue to surge, what do lawyers need to know if they fall victim to an attack?
Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Ted Kobus about how threat actors in these incidents typically operate, what usually happens to ransomed data, and what law firms should do and not do in the event of an attack.
Ted Kobus is a partner and the firmwide chair of BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group.
Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.
Listen to the entire podcast here.
“Zooming” Into 2021 with Audio/Video Discovery
Doug Austin and Brett Burney give best practice tips for audio and video discovery.
Audio and video files have become increasingly relevant in today’s legal matters, and lawyers need to know how to best handle this information. Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome eDiscovery experts Doug Austin and Brett Burney to discuss how to collect, preserve, search, and review audio/video information and then effectively present it in court.
Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger.
Brett Burney is principal of Burney Consultants LLC.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
COVID-19 is Brutal to Young Lawyers
Graham Bryant shares the struggles of young lawyers as they cope with the hardships of the pandemic.
Young lawyers have been experiencing more professional hardship than senior lawyers during the pandemic. With a hard-hit economy, a halt on many networking opportunities, and fewer new jobs available, the outlook is uncertain for recent graduates attempting to get their careers off the ground. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss these issues and more with young lawyer Graham Bryant. Graham outlines the unique stressors faced by young lawyers, shares coping strategies and resources, and offers his thoughts on what the profession will look like post-COVID.
Graham K. Bryant is a frequent writer and presenter on the technological, legal, and social trends affecting the legal profession in the twenty-first century.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.
Listen to the entire podcast here.
Penetration Tests and Cybersecurity Assessments: What Lawyers Need to Know
Cybersecurity expert Mike Maschke explains how penetration tests help lawyers protect themselves by identifying weak points in their security systems.
The upheaval caused by Covid-19 could very well have put your firm at risk for a data breach. Lawyers can’t simply hope they won’t become a target for hackers. Taking steps to maintain your security is your ethical obligation and vital to your clients’ security. John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Mike Maschke about how to assess your cybersecurity and the role of penetration tests in discovering weaknesses in your systems.
Mike Maschke is the chief executive officer and director of cybersecurity and digital forensics at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
Best Practices for Audio and Video Evidence: Avoid Mistakes in Court!
A/V forensics expert David Notowitz discusses strategies for enhancing your presentations of audio and video evidence in court.
Attorneys have to be thorough in their preparations for court, but in David Notowitz’s experience, audio and video evidence is often inadequately presented. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with David about common mistakes lawyers make and his recommendations for effective, polished audio/visual presentations.
David Notowitz is the founder and lead forensic expert at the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.
The Battle Against COVID-19: How eDiscovery Software is Playing a Role
Maura Grossman discusses how TAR is used by medical researchers to support their efforts to understand and treat COVID-19.
The eDiscovery software known as technology-assisted review (TAR) is traditionally used by lawyers to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant case information, but its capabilities have now shifted into a new role in the fight against COVID-19. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome lawyer and research professor Maura Grossman to discuss how this crossover is helping medical researchers find the information they need to accelerate progress in the study and treatment of the novel coronavirus.
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Waterloo, an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.
Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review
David Ries gives an overview of work-at-home and remote access best practices.
Lawyers are ethically obligated to maintain client security, but remote work has added a new layer of complication for many law firms. If you and your staff are not well-versed in the necessary work-at-home and remote access security measures, now is the time to get up to speed. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome David Ries to discuss what lawyers need to know to maintain appropriate security.
Read David’s entire co-authored alert here: Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review
David Ries is of counsel in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Clark Hill PLC, where he practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
eDiscovery Before and After COVID-19: What to Expect 
Doug Austin surveys the current state of the eDiscovery industry and discusses emerging trends.
In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to discuss current trends in eDiscovery and how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Doug also talks about his new blog, eDiscovery Today, which provides up-to-date insights on the most current developments in eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
Professor Richard Susskind Discusses Online Courts
Professor Richard Susskind shares insights on how the pandemic will impact the future of online legal and court services.
Until now, the legal profession has largely viewed technology as a thing that should be grafted onto the very traditional practice of law, but the onset of the pandemic has forced this opinion to change rapidly. Lawyers and judges who once eschewed the idea of online legal practice–and particularly online courts–are now working to find ways to innovate legal and court services to continue providing access to justice.
In this edition of the Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Professor Richard Susskind to survey the new landscape of online courts and discuss changing views toward technology across the profession.
Professor Richard Susskind OBE is an author, speaker, and independent adviser to major professional firms and to national governments.
Special thanks to the podcast sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Ben Schorr shares tips for improving security in Microsoft products.
Are you taking advantage of the security options available within your Microsoft products? Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Ben Schorr to talk about security basics in both Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 and his tips for adding additional layers of protection. They also discuss common security risks and user mistakes, address security vulnerabilities associated with remote work, and offer insights into how to best protect your law firm while working at home.
Ben M. Schorr is a senior technical writer at Microsoft.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull.
Coronavirus and Working Remotely: What You Need to Know
John Simek and Sharon Nelson answer lawyers’ frequently asked questions about how to work remotely and securely.
With the coronavirus outbreak driving people to work remotely, John and Sharon have been inundated with questions from lawyers and law firms on how to work from home securely. This edition of Digital Detectives is dedicated to answering the most common questions they’ve received and helping listeners continue to serve their clients in these uncertain times. They discuss methods lawyers should be employing during this crisis and offer recommendations for remote work tools and services.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull.
Risky Business: How Lawyers are Navigating Through COVID-19 and the Rocky Economy
Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway offer guidance for weathering COVID-19 and its economic impacts on the legal profession.
The pandemic has caused rapid changes in the legal profession, and many lawyers are struggling to weather the storm. What can you do to bring your firm through this crisis? In this Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway survey the new landscape of legal and discuss what you can do to keep up with important transitions in the practice of law. They share tips for cybersecurity, video conferencing, obtaining financial assistance, and future pandemic planning.
Also, check out Jim’s recommendation: Brett Burney’s video on working remotely with kids at home.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Tech Toolbox: What’s Right for Your Practice?
Richard Ferguson offers tips for selecting the right technology tools for your law firm.
Is your current technology setup really working for your law firm? And with new challenges to the practice of law during the coronavirus crisis, are you able to do remote work effectively? Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with Richard Ferguson about the types of tools all lawyers should have at the ready in their tech tool boxes. They tap into Richard’s wealth of knowledge on practical tech solutions for law firms of all sizes.
Richard Ferguson practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with the business law firm Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor and is a current member of the ABA Techshow 2021 Planning Board.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Training
Zoom Training for Lawyers and Using Zoom Securely
As lawyers moved to working remotely, they flocked in droves to Zoom for video conferencing. As they quickly learned, it was easy to use – and their clients loved it too. Zoom is rich in features, but beware – in order to use Zoom ethically and competently – you need to become educated about using Zoom securely. That requires training. Many of the stories you’ve heard bemoaning Zoom’s supposed insecurity were a result of user error. Moreover, Zoom has already made great strides in enhancing its security.
Details on Zoom training here.
DocuSign, Cybersecurity Awareness and Phishing Training
- Our DocuSign training will show you how to send documents out to your clients and vendors for execution utilizing electronic signatures. The need for remote contract signing is important to keeping your business relationships and clients moving forward during these times.
- Our Cybersecurity awareness training will teach you employees valuable security awareness tips and how to stay safe while working from home. Protecting your company’s assets and confidential information is more important now than ever, given the attacks that are trying to take advantage of the current world and uncertainties that we face. Having educated and informed employees is one of the best things you can do right now to help keep your systems secure.
- Our Phishing Training services will assess and teach your employees the basics of recognizing email phishing attempts. The training sends crafted email phishing attempts to all users over a set period of time. Clients will be able to see the results of the phishing exercises in real-time, including what users clicks on bad links within the email messages, allowing you to provide additional educational content to those users that need it the most.
Interested in scheduling a training session for your company?
Please contact Director of Cybersecurity Mike Maschke by email at or by phone at 703.359.0700.
Other helpful links
SANS Security Awareness Deployment Guide – Securely Working at Home
NIST Information Technology Bulletin Security for Enterprise Telework, Remote Access, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Solutions
NIST blog post – “Preventing Eavesdropping and Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings”
Cybersecurity expert Mike Maschke explains how penetration tests help lawyers protect themselves by identifying weak points in their security systems.
The upheaval caused by Covid-19 could very well have put your firm at risk for a data breach. Lawyers can’t simply hope they won’t become a target for hackers. Taking steps to maintain your security is your ethical obligation and vital to your clients’ security. John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Mike Maschke about how to assess your cybersecurity and the role of penetration tests in discovering weaknesses in your systems.
Mike Maschke is the chief executive officer and director of cybersecurity and digital forensics at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
Best Practices for Audio and Video Evidence: Avoid Mistakes in Court!
A/V forensics expert David Notowitz discusses strategies for enhancing your presentations of audio and video evidence in court.
Attorneys have to be thorough in their preparations for court, but in David Notowitz’s experience, audio and video evidence is often inadequately presented. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with David about common mistakes lawyers make and his recommendations for effective, polished audio/visual presentations.
David Notowitz is the founder and lead forensic expert at the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.
The Battle Against COVID-19: How eDiscovery Software is Playing a Role
Maura Grossman discusses how TAR is used by medical researchers to support their efforts to understand and treat COVID-19.
The eDiscovery software known as technology-assisted review (TAR) is traditionally used by lawyers to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant case information, but its capabilities have now shifted into a new role in the fight against COVID-19. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome lawyer and research professor Maura Grossman to discuss how this crossover is helping medical researchers find the information they need to accelerate progress in the study and treatment of the novel coronavirus.
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Waterloo, an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.
Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review
David Ries gives an overview of work-at-home and remote access best practices.
Lawyers are ethically obligated to maintain client security, but remote work has added a new layer of complication for many law firms. If you and your staff are not well-versed in the necessary work-at-home and remote access security measures, now is the time to get up to speed. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome David Ries to discuss what lawyers need to know to maintain appropriate security.
Read David’s entire co-authored alert here: Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review
David Ries is of counsel in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Clark Hill PLC, where he practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
eDiscovery Before and After COVID-19: What to Expect
Doug Austin surveys the current state of the eDiscovery industry and discusses emerging trends.
In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to discuss current trends in eDiscovery and how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Doug also talks about his new blog, eDiscovery Today, which provides up-to-date insights on the most current developments in eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Logikcull and PInow.
Professor Richard Susskind Discusses Online Courts
Professor Richard Susskind shares insights on how the pandemic will impact the future of online legal and court services.
Until now, the legal profession has largely viewed technology as a thing that should be grafted onto the very traditional practice of law, but the onset of the pandemic has forced this opinion to change rapidly. Lawyers and judges who once eschewed the idea of online legal practice–and particularly online courts–are now working to find ways to innovate legal and court services to continue providing access to justice.
In this edition of the Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Professor Richard Susskind to survey the new landscape of online courts and discuss changing views toward technology across the profession.
Professor Richard Susskind OBE is an author, speaker, and independent adviser to major professional firms and to national governments.
Special thanks to the podcast sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Ben Schorr shares tips for improving security in Microsoft products.
Are you taking advantage of the security options available within your Microsoft products? Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Ben Schorr to talk about security basics in both Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 and his tips for adding additional layers of protection. They also discuss common security risks and user mistakes, address security vulnerabilities associated with remote work, and offer insights into how to best protect your law firm while working at home.
Ben M. Schorr is a senior technical writer at Microsoft.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull.
Coronavirus and Working Remotely: What You Need to Know
John Simek and Sharon Nelson answer lawyers’ frequently asked questions about how to work remotely and securely.
With the coronavirus outbreak driving people to work remotely, John and Sharon have been inundated with questions from lawyers and law firms on how to work from home securely. This edition of Digital Detectives is dedicated to answering the most common questions they’ve received and helping listeners continue to serve their clients in these uncertain times. They discuss methods lawyers should be employing during this crisis and offer recommendations for remote work tools and services.
Special thanks to the sponsor, Logikcull.
Risky Business: How Lawyers are Navigating Through COVID-19 and the Rocky Economy
Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway offer guidance for weathering COVID-19 and its economic impacts on the legal profession.
The pandemic has caused rapid changes in the legal profession, and many lawyers are struggling to weather the storm. What can you do to bring your firm through this crisis? In this Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway survey the new landscape of legal and discuss what you can do to keep up with important transitions in the practice of law. They share tips for cybersecurity, video conferencing, obtaining financial assistance, and future pandemic planning.
Also, check out Jim’s recommendation: Brett Burney’s video on working remotely with kids at home.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Tech Toolbox: What’s Right for Your Practice?
Richard Ferguson offers tips for selecting the right technology tools for your law firm.
Is your current technology setup really working for your law firm? And with new challenges to the practice of law during the coronavirus crisis, are you able to do remote work effectively? Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with Richard Ferguson about the types of tools all lawyers should have at the ready in their tech tool boxes. They tap into Richard’s wealth of knowledge on practical tech solutions for law firms of all sizes.
Richard Ferguson practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with the business law firm Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor and is a current member of the ABA Techshow 2021 Planning Board.
Special thanks to the sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Scorpion, and Blackletter Podcast.
Training
Zoom Training for Lawyers and Using Zoom Securely
As lawyers moved to working remotely, they flocked in droves to Zoom for video conferencing. As they quickly learned, it was easy to use – and their clients loved it too. Zoom is rich in features, but beware – in order to use Zoom ethically and competently – you need to become educated about using Zoom securely. That requires training. Many of the stories you’ve heard bemoaning Zoom’s supposed insecurity were a result of user error. Moreover, Zoom has already made great strides in enhancing its security.
Details on Zoom training here.
DocuSign, Cybersecurity Awareness and Phishing Training
- Our DocuSign training will show you how to send documents out to your clients and vendors for execution utilizing electronic signatures. The need for remote contract signing is important to keeping your business relationships and clients moving forward during these times.
- Our Cybersecurity awareness training will teach you employees valuable security awareness tips and how to stay safe while working from home. Protecting your company’s assets and confidential information is more important now than ever, given the attacks that are trying to take advantage of the current world and uncertainties that we face. Having educated and informed employees is one of the best things you can do right now to help keep your systems secure.
- Our Phishing Training services will assess and teach your employees the basics of recognizing email phishing attempts. The training sends crafted email phishing attempts to all users over a set period of time. Clients will be able to see the results of the phishing exercises in real-time, including what users clicks on bad links within the email messages, allowing you to provide additional educational content to those users that need it the most.
Interested in scheduling a training session for your company?
Please contact Director of Cybersecurity Mike Maschke by email at or by phone at 703.359.0700.
Other helpful links
SANS Security Awareness Deployment Guide – Securely Working at Home
NIST Information Technology Bulletin Security for Enterprise Telework, Remote Access, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Solutions
NIST blog post – “Preventing Eavesdropping and Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings”
