January 2025 Think Tank Thursday

Please join us for a regularly scheduled in-person (and available via Zoom) Think Tank Thursday conversations about what is happening in the legal tech world, what our best practices are, and how we are meeting the challenges. Aaron Starr, of Barran Liebman, will facilitate these discussions, but our hope is that you will bring your challenges, questions, interests, and more to these meetings. Take the opportunity to meet others in the local area who are engaged in the work you do. This is a chance for our ALA members, and/or their technology team members to join together for thoughtful conversation on Tech. 

This month, C.M. "Mo" Blake III will provide insight on how to battle email scams in your firm.  Details:

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most pressing and costly cyber threats targeting law firms today. In this insightful webinar, we’ll walk through real-world examples of BEC attacks and expose the sophisticated tactics scammers use to defraud firms. From fraudulent invoice schemes and CEO impersonation to attorney impersonation during high-stakes cases, you’ll learn how cyber criminals compromise accounts and target sensitive data. 

More importantly, we’ll explore the cutting-edge solutions specifically designed for law firms, helping you safeguard against these threats. With Afinety’s legal IT expertise, this session will provide actionable strategies to protect your firm’s finances, sensitive information and reputation. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and keep your firm secure.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most pressing and costly cyber threats targeting law firms today. In this insightful webinar, we’ll walk through real-world examples of BEC attacks and expose the sophisticated tactics scammers use to defraud firms. From fraudulent invoice schemes and CEO impersonation to attorney impersonation during high-stakes cases, you’ll learn how cyber criminals compromise accounts and target sensitive data. 

More importantly, we’ll explore the cutting-edge solutions specifically designed for law firms, helping you safeguard against these threats. With Afinety’s legal IT expertise, this session will provide actionable strategies to protect your firm’s finances, sensitive information and reputation. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and keep your firm secure.
 
Key Learning Objectives:

Lunch will be provided so RSVPs are important. If you are unable to attend in person, please consider attending by Zoom (Zoom details to be provided after registration).

If you have topics that are top of mind, please send those to: Aaron Starr at [email protected]

Aaron Starr is the IT Manager of 25 years with Barran Liebman LLP in Downtown Portland.  He has worked in the IT Management sector since 1995 with experience at CH2M Hill (Industrial Design Corporation), Portland Internetworks, Gevurtz Menashe PC, and also performs consulting via his StarrIT business. His latest endeavor is an electronic timing official for his daughter’s USA Swim Club (and now helping with chicken husbandry in 4H).