Joshua Lenon, Esq.Director of Communications
Clio
Disaster Preparedness:Cloud Computing & Legal Practice
Your law firm has a
bad day
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Lawyers’ Duties on a Good Day
• Communication– Respond to or acknowledge client communications
• Diligence– On behalf of your client
• Competence– Awareness of changes in the law & practice– Benefits and of relevant technology
• Continuity– Records retention
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During natural disasters, lawyers’ professional and
ethical obligations are NOT suspended.
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Natural Disasters
• Loss of power• Dislocation of parties• Closure of courts and services
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Clients have increased needs for speedy and
accurate representation during crises
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Lawyers have an ethical duty to have
disaster preparation and mitigation plans.
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Disaster Preparations
• Plan for disasters and interruptions • Use available technology prior to disruptions• Communicate these preparations with clients
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Cloud computing overcomes natural disaster issues
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Cloud Computing
• Communications– VOIP and Call Forwarding, Email, Social Media
• Backup– Offsite, online storage
• Organization– Practice management services– Online document generation– Banking
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Communications
• Voice over IP (VOIP)• Call Forwarding• Email• Social Media
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Backup
• Online backup provides offsite redundancy
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Organization
• Practice management services– Contact information– Notes– Documents– Billing
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Organization
• Online Document Generation
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Organization
• Banking
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Disaster Preparedness
• Lawyers have a duty to prepare for a disaster• Cloud services not only enhance practice but
also mitigate disruptions• Clients have increased needs during crises• Being up and running quickly means your can
be safe and still take advantage of opportunities.
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