12:55 Welcome and Introductions
1:00 Should We Be Nice? A Discussion on Civility and Professionalism*
Aida Doss Havel, Law Office of Aida Doss Havel, Rodanthe
We're taught to use the rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure and evidence to gain every tactical advantage we can in pursuit of prevailing in a case. It's a game and the best player wins. But how does winning the game affect our relationships with our colleagues? Equally important, how does a tactical and strategic win affect the relationship between the parties we are representing? This session focuses on the ethics of being civil and professional while modeling good behavior, repairing relationships and still advocating for our clients.
2:01 Break
2:10 Best Mental Health Practices in a COVID-19 Environment†
Nicole "Nicki" Ellington, North Carolina Lawyer Assistance Program, Raleigh
Richard E. Hicks Ph.D., HRC Behavioral Health & Psychiatry PA, Chapel Hill
COVID-19 has remade the practice of law and created new mental health stresses for practitioners. Help is on the way.
3:11 Break
3:20 Data Security: Tricks Used by the Bad Guys and Your Tools to Counteract*‡
Eva Lorenz, Agio, Morrisville
This session focuses on best practices in cybersecurity for lawyers. Starting off with a foundation in the rules of professional ethics and why knowing how to secure data in the digital age is important for lawyers, we then cover a number of best practices that are generally applicable to lawyers, ranging from solo practitioners to attorneys in large firms. Citing recent examples of breaches, also learn about social engineering attacks as well as why, in view of the SolarWinds breach, vendor security is a crucial component of data security in a law firm.
4:25 Adjourn
* Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit
† Indicates portion providing Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit
‡ Indicates portion providing Technology Training credit