Ethical Duties After a Data Breach | Live CLE Cybersecurity & Privacy Webinar

When Confidentiality Is Compromised: Navigating Legal and Ethical Duties After a Data Breach | Live CLE Cybersecurity & Privacy Webinar

Broadcast Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand Available 24 Hours Later

Law firms and legal departments are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because they maintain highly sensitive client, financial, and privileged information. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, attorneys must be prepared to navigate not only the technical aspects of a security incident but also the legal, ethical, and regulatory responsibilities that follow.

This CLE program provides a practical examination of the legal risks associated with cybersecurity incidents, including data privacy obligations, professional responsibility, breach notification requirements, litigation exposure, and incident response strategies. Through recent real-world case studies, participants will explore how cyber incidents can impact client relationships, attorney ethics, regulatory compliance, and organizational reputation. Attendees will leave with practical tools to strengthen cybersecurity governance, reduce legal risk, and respond effectively when a security incident occurs.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

• Examine attorneys’ ethical obligations to safeguard confidential and privileged client information.

• Analyze the legal and regulatory framework governing data breaches and privacy incidents.

• Identify litigation risks arising from cybersecurity failures, including negligence, fiduciary duty, and class action exposure.

• Develop effective incident response strategies that preserve privilege, satisfy notification obligations, and mitigate liability.

• Implement practical cybersecurity governance and risk management practices to better protect client information and reduce organizational exposure.

Agenda

Michelle Schaap, Member, Chair, Tech, Privacy and Data Innovations, CSG Law
&

David Kessler, Global Head of eDiscovery & Info Governance; Head of Privacy, US, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Who Should Attend

• Lawyers practicing in cybersecurity and data privacy
• In-house counsel
• Regulatory and compliance officers
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) / Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) / Privacy Professionals
• Compliance and Risk Management Professionals