There is a blinding array of smartphones for attorneys to choose from (operating systems, manufacturers, models, etc.). Which is the right phone for you – and your firm? Are there problems with multiple smartphone types in a single firm? Which is the best network? Should you have a smartphone policy? Is it ok to allow personal smartphones to sync to your network? What are the security concerns? Our experts will present a wide array of considerations for selecting, managing and securing smartphones, including the ethical requirements to safeguard the confidentiality of client data. Topics include:

• Carrier and smartphone capabilities
• Security features of the various phones
• Securing and protecting data on the mobile device – ethical considerations
• Safeguarding the confidentiality of client data – ethical considerations
• Integration of BYOD (bring your own device) into your law practice
• Liability for personal devices 
• Managing mobile devices
• Information that can be retrieved from mobile devices

David G. Ries, Partner, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, Pittsburgh, PA

John W. Simek, Vice President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc., Fairfax, VA

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