Digital Forensics 101 for Paralegals: What You Need to Know for Today’s Cases

IST Management

Digital evidence plays a critical role in today’s litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters – and paralegals are often on the front lines of managing it. Digital Forensics 101 for Paralegals: What You Need to Know for Today’s Cases provides a practical, foundational overview of digital forensics tailored specifically to the paralegal’s role.

In this session, paralegals will learn the foundational concepts of digital forensics, common sources of digital evidence, and the legal standards governing collection, preservation, and analysis. Attendees will gain insight into chain of custody requirements, mobile device and cross-border data challenges, quality assurance practices, and how forensic experts prepare evidence for court. The session also addresses cost and time considerations, emerging technologies, and best practices for working effectively with forensic professionals to avoid risks and support defensible, efficient case outcomes.

CLE Hours = 1 Substantive