Cybersecurity readiness topic of OCBA program

“Too Small to Be a Target: Cybersecurity Readiness and Litigation Fallout for Law Firms” is the topic of a Thursday, April 16 program presented by the Professional Development Committee of the Oakland County Bar Association.

The featured speakers on the Zoom program will be Rob Cote, president of Security Vitals, and Brandon Fannon, managing director of Digital Forensics & E-Discovery for Axis Discovery, LLC. The program will be moderated by Linda Kennedy of Panagos Kennedy PLLC.

“Many smaller law firms assume they are unlikely targets for cyberattacks – but attackers often see them as easy marks,” said a spokesperson for the OCBA. “This seminar offers both preventive and post-incident perspectives. Our expert presenters will address cybersecurity risks for smaller firms, practical safeguards, training, and the role of cyber insurance.

“They also will examine what happens after a breach, including how forensic findings and security systems become evidence in discovery disputes, expert reports, insurance coverage fights, and potential malpractice claims. Attendees will leave with practical guidance on reducing cyber risk and managing the legal consequences of an attack.”

To register for the program, which runs from noon to 1 p.m. on April 16, visit OCBA.org. 

Webinar looks at ‘Building a Data-Literate Workforce’ for courts April 14

The National Center for State Courts continues its Data Dives webinar series with “Future-Ready Courts: Building a Data-Literate Workforce” on Tuesday, April 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom.

As technology and analytic advancements rapidly emerge, courts must embrace a data-driven mindset to be future-ready.? Developing a data-literate workforce that uses and communicates with data to generate insights, optimize performance, and sustain key values is critical for success. 

This webinar provides more about NCSC’s new national curriculum designed to build a workforce that is adept at data sleuthing, visualizing and sharing data, and understanding the ethics inherent with court data.?? 

Speaking at the webinar will be:

• Miriam Hamilton, senior court research analyst, NCSC

• Mitchell Redd,  data analyst, Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts

• Cassandra Reed, judicial programs administrator, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

• Moderator Nicole Waters, director of data, analytics & forecasting, NCSC

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”

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