Cybersecurity readiness for law firms is focus of webinar April 16

The Oakland County Bar Association will present the professional development webinar “Too Small to Be a Target? Cybersecurity Readiness and Litigation Fallout for Law Firms” online Thursday, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

This seminar offers both preventive and post-incident perspectives for law firms. 

The presenters will address cybersecurity risks for smaller firms, practical safeguards, training, and the role of cyber insurance. They will also 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. 

Speaking at the webinar will be Rob Cote, president, Security Vitals; Brandon Fannon, managing director of Digital Forensics & E-Discovery, Axis Discovery LLC; and moderator Linda D. Kennedy, Panagos Kennedy PLLC.

Cost for the seminar is $30 for OCBA?members; $20 for committee members; $20 for OCBA new lawyers and paralegals; $15 for OCBA students; and $45 for non-members.

To register for the webinar, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

‘Meet the Judges’ event planned for April 16 in Birmingham

The New Lawyers Committee of the Oakland County Bar Association will host its “Meet the Judges” event  on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham.

Judges from the Oakland County district, probate, and circuit courts, along with judges from the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, have been invited to this annual event.

Attendees can check out the items that will be up for bid at this year’s silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oakland County Foster Closet.  OCFC helps reduce financial strain for foster families by freeing up funds that would otherwise be used to fulfill immediate needs like clothing and diapers, which are not always paid for by state agencies. This enables foster families to use their funds to help children adapt to their homes. OCFC also helps low-income families who need these same items for their children. 

Cost to attend the event is $55 for OCBA new lawyers (84347+), paralegals, admin assistants, and students; $65 for OCBA members; and $90 for non-members.  To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.” Anyone with questions may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or ktillinger@ocba.org.

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