Ethics for Paralegals

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Legal Ethics of Handling Digital Documents: Your Duties as a Paralegal

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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1 hour
Louis Cohan
With Louis R. Cohan from Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.

Thu, Apr 09, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101942

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Overview

Uphold Privacy Laws, Secure Client Data, and Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks

Build your knowledge! In this legal briefing, our distinguished faculty explore paralegal best practices for working with electronic legal files. From cloud computing tips to document retention guidelines, don't miss this opportunity to enhance your ability to handle digital files with care. Register today!

  • Review key ethics opinions on the dos and don'ts of handling electronic files.
  • Examine best practices for safeguarding client confidentiality.
  • Determine what steps to take when responding to a data breach.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Paralegal Duties in the Digital Age: Key Ethics Opinions
  2. Navigating the GDPR, HIPAA, and Other Key Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
  3. Preserving Client Confidentiality: Your Guide to Securing Sensitive Data
  4. Cloud Computing Tips for Easy File Storage and Seamless Organization
  5. Document Retention and Destruction Guidelines for Paralegals
  6. Cybersecurity Risks and Effective Data Security Measures to Implement
  7. Suspect a Data Breach? What You Need to Do IMMEDIATELY

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Product ID 101942

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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  1. Legal Ethics of Handling Digital Documents: Your Duties as a Paralegal

    1. Paralegal Duties in the Digital Age: Key Ethics Opinions
    2. Navigating the GDPR, HIPAA, and Other Key Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
    3. Preserving Client Confidentiality: Your Guide to Securing Sensitive Data
    4. Cloud Computing Tips for Easy File Storage and Seamless Organization
    5. Document Retention and Destruction Guidelines for Paralegals
    6. Cybersecurity Risks and Effective Data Security Measures to Implement
    7. Suspect a Data Breach? What You Need to Do IMMEDIATELY

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will arm attendees with essential guidelines for working with digital documents. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Louis R Cohan
Louis R.
Cohan
Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Speaker bio
Louis R Cohan

Louis R. Cohan

Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Louis Cohan

founded Cohan Law Group, L.L.C., and has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. He has been recognized for his trial experience by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Cohan has litigated more than $900 million in claims for his clients and recently secured a Verdict in excess of $66 million in a fraud case. He has done work in breach of contract, fraud, injunctive relief, punitive damages, employment, trade secrets, real estate, construction and construction defects, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Cohan's practice is concentrated on business litigation and employment litigation, as well as civil litigation. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Emory School of Law. Mr. Cohan has served as chair of the Litigation Section, the largest section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has also chaired the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Bar Association; and has chaired the Atlanta Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has received awards and recognition for his community and legal work. These awards include Super Lawyer, Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent AV rating, American Board of Trial Advocates, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the Celebrating Service Award. For many years, Mr. Cohan has chaired the Legal Run Around 5k road race, raising money for the children of injured and fallen Atlanta Police Department officers.

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