Top 8 Things You Can Do to Get Yourself in Trouble with Technology
TASA ID:
On March 10, 2015, The TASA Group in conjunction with legal ethics expert Jennifer Ellis and technology consultant Daniel Siegel, presented a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Top 8 Things You Can Do to Get Yourself in Trouble with Technology, for all legal professionals.
This presentation discussed issues that can occur while using technology. Ms. Ellis and Mr. Siegel discussed the steps that should be taken to ensure security while using Wi-Fi, email and the cloud. They also covered:
· Confidentiality
· Routers and firewalls
· Technology risks while traveling
· Choosing cloud service providers
· Data security while using smart phones and tablets
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Ellis is an attorney with the firm of Lowenthal & Abrams where she practices legal malpractice and ethics. She also manages the firm’s online presence. Jennifer is a frequent author and speaker and is recognized nationally for her knowledge on legal ethics. She speaks and writes on issues including social media, legal ethics, and technology for law firms. Jennifer wrote the book, WordPress in One Hour for Lawyers and the chapter on social media for both the 2013 & 2014 American Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide. Jennifer also serves as a law practice management consultant, where she helps attorneys improve the efficiency of their practices and assists with websites on marketing.
Daniel Siegel is a practicing attorney and a full-time technology consultant. As an attorney, Mr. Siegel focuses his practice on trial and appellate court writing. He also handles workers’ compensation matters and serves as a “second chair” for attorneys – working on the matters that keep them up at night. He is the principal of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC.
As a consultant, Mr. Siegel works with attorneys and their staff to analyze their workflow. He helps the firm implement and use technology more efficiently while avoiding the technical jargon that can be a barrier to understanding and adoption. Mr. Siegel uses these skills in his role as founder and President of Integrated Technology Services, LLC.