MCLE: Attorneys' Ethical Duties Towards Clients When Using Technology
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
In general, lawyers are bound by important ethical obligations when using technology. This seminar will provide an essential overview of an attorney's duties of confidentiality and competence in our ever-changing technological world. Learn about timely topics like transmitting and storing confidential client information, and precautions that should be taken when using technology susceptible to unauthorized access (i.e., hacking).
Class covers:
- How different technologies work, and the risks involved
- How the duties of confidentiality and competence apply to use of technology
- How to ethically use technologies like the cloud, digital currencies, encryption, or a wireless connection
- Latest relevant ethics opinions
Presented by Salar Atrizadeh, Esq. (http://www.atrizadeh.com):
Salar Atrizadeh, Esq., has an extensive background in technology and holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Database Management Systems. He regularly conducts seminars on topics at the intersection of law and technology before legal and non-legal organizations, including, the State Bar of California, State Bar of New Mexico, American Law Institute, NextSpace, Rotary International, Thomson Reuters, Institute of Internal Auditors, and various chambers of commerce.
Earn 1 hour Legal Ethics MCLE credit
Registration fee: $35 for the class
Non-refundable payment reserves seat
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