ODW26C21 – Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Ethical Practices for Paralegals
This session covers cybersecurity and privacy best practices for paralegals, emphasizing data protection, ethical obligations, and proactive strategies to safeguard sensitive client information.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Legal Ethics
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: As we integrate technology into our daily tasks, the importance of cybersecurity and privacy cannot be overstated. Paralegals play a pivotal role in handling and safeguarding client data, making them integral to a law firm’s cybersecurity defense. This session explores cybersecurity and privacy best practices for paralegals, detailing proactive approaches to security that prioritize ethical obligations.
Course Year: 2026
Presenter Biography: Terry Hale, ACP, is a paralegal for the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office Civil Division in Arizona. She has over 30 years of legal experience in law firms and governmental agencies. Ms. Hale served on the Board of Directors for NALA, the Montana Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals and the Arizona Paralegal Association and is the current Membership Chair for the Arizona Bus Club. Ms. Hale presents a variety of topics for NALA, the Yavapai County Superior Court, and many paralegal organizations as well as being an adjunct professor at Yavapai College.