Protecting attorney-client privilege has become more complex, and attorneys face heightened risks of inadvertently waiving privilege. This session will explore lawyers' ethical responsibilities in safeguarding privileged information, particularly in digital environments. The session will provide practical strategies for maintaining privilege while complying with ethical guidelines.

Discussion topics include:

• Common technological challenges to preserving privilege, including inadvertent disclosures, third-party data breaches, and vulnerabilities in digital communication platforms
• How AI tools used in eDiscovery and document review can complicate privilege determinations, potentially revealing privileged materials unintentionally
• The importance of training staff on the ethical use of technology, ensuring that everyone from junior attorneys to IT personnel understands how to prevent privilege from being waived
• Challenges of cross-border legal practice, where differing data privacy laws and ethical rules can pose risks to maintaining privilege