Legal Ethics 2022: Advanced Tech Challenges in the Law Firm

Agenda / Content Covered

1. Model Rules Related to the Use of Technology
   1:00 — 1:15, Brian Pezzillo
2. Adopting New Tech and Transitioning to the Cloud: Overcoming Common Roadblocks
   1:15 — 1:45, Brian Pezzillo
3. Working in the Remote Law Firm: Avoiding Ethical Landmines
   1:45 — 2:30, Brian Pezzillo
   1. Examining COVID-19’s Impact on the Legal Practice
   2. Thorny Issues Related to Technology Competence
   3. Maintaining Confidentiality in the Remote Law Firm: Key Hurdles
   4. Remote Proceedings - Overcoming Common Challenges
   5. Internal Investigations - How to Conduct Them From Afar
4. Overcoming Difficulties With Data Breaches, Hacks, and Ransomware
   2:45 — 3:15, Brian Pezzillo
   1. Common Tactics Used to Infiltrate Systems
   2. Preparing for a Data Breach, Ransomware Attack, or Hack: Key Steps to Take
   3. Dealing With Law Firm Hacks: What You Must Do
   4. Potential Risks in Failing to Address a Data Breach Properly
5. Current Trends and Challenges Surrounding the Use of AI in Law Firms
   3:15 — 3:30, Brian Pezzillo
6. Litigation Highlights and Significant Rulings
   3:30 — 4:15, Brian Pezzillo

Accreditation Details:

Brian J Pezzillo is a member of Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC, where he practices in the areas of medical and recreational marijuana, construction law and litigation, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Arizona and Colorado; and before the U.S. District Court, districts of Nevada and New Mexico; and U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th and 11th circuits. Mr. Pezzillo is a member of State Bar of Nevada, State Bar of New Mexico, American Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association. He serves as an arbitrator and mediator with the American Arbitration Association and the State Bar of Nevada's Fee Dispute Committee, as well as serving as a non-public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and as a member of the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel. Mr. Pezzillo is also accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a certified information privacy professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and a certified information privacy manager (CIPM). He is also a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) and has been listed as a Mountain States Super Lawyer, and a Best Lawyer in America. Mr. Pezzillo earned his B.B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; his J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico; and a graduate certificate from Drexel University in privacy and cybersecurity.