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advised that questions of preserving the attorney-client privilege and potential for having to disclose information pursuant to a FOIA request should be considered when documenting a security incident. Podbielski suggested that a security inci- dent can serve as a good opportunity for the affected entity to enforce disciplinary poli- cies, conduct additional training, and con- duct a risk assessment of the organization’s security and privacy policies and procedures. Podbielski next explained the audit pro- cess and recommended that organizations have a system of ongoing preparedness. Such a system should include maintaining a list of responsible parties within the organization. Podbielski and Radke closed by provid- ing some takeaways to consider in health- care cybersecurity: have a plan and stick to it; use the OCR resources available on its website to help assess and also understand the HIPAA audit; and, consider privilege issues when documenting. . education. The book reimagines “the future of the legal profession” in the context of these wide-ranging changes. This book collects in one place the issues that our profession is facing. Every lawyer should read it–if not at one sitting, at least over time. If we had such a book when the Internet was first implemented, maybe we would have been more prepared for its impact. At least we now have a chance to be prepared for our future. The Relevant Lawyer continued from page 52 as prisons, the juvenile justice system, and family and child services. Legal aid makes our community a fairer and better place for everyone. But legal aid needs support before it can answer someone else’s call. Investing in legal aid means investing in our community, and through the Cam- paign, it is an investment that produces powerful returns.

of any understanding of his professional obligations. His actions were caused by a total ignorance of the Rules of Professional Conduct.” A review of the record indicates that Fleck was in dire financial straits as a consequence of student loans, a mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, and a wife and two children with the whole family living with her parents. Those factors, as well as pro bono work and activity with several charitable organizations led the Review Board to recommend suspension for one year and until further order of the Court. The Illinois Supreme Court accepted the My friend Steve Elrod put it well when he was profiled for this column: “Get involved early and often.” Being a CBA member gives you so many chances to network with other lawyers and judges and to develop long-term relationships that are guaranteed to be rewarding down the line. Serving on substantive committees also helps you to develop an expertise and market yourself as an expert in your particular field. The CBA really does have something for everyone and provides lawyers not only with an oppor- tunity to advance their own careers, but to serve their community at the same time. You can’t put a price tag on the time you spend at the CBA and with fellow CBA members. allowed the CBF to address emerging issues and needs through the creation of new projects. This includes the Expunge- ment Live Call, which responded to the increase of people striving to clear their records, and the Markham Eviction Help Desk, which serves vulnerable suburban tenants fighting for housing justice. The Campaign responded to the growing demand for immigration help and the life- Investing in Justice Campaign continued from page 21 ProFiles–J. Timothy Eaton continued from page 46 What advice do you have for young lawyers at large law firms about becoming involved in the CBA?

recommendation of the Review Board in May of 2014. Discipio teaches that old friendships and partnerships can lead a lawyer astray. Dure teaches that hard times in the econ- omy can lead a lawyer to succumb to an opportunity to take advantage of clients. Fleck teaches that young lawyers laden with debt can become easy prey to sharp prac- tices. The matters of Discipio, Dure, and Fleck emphasize once again that Illinois Rules 5.4(a) and 5.4(b) proscribe fee shar- ing and partnering with non-attorneys. What is your favorite annual CBA event and why? My favorite would have to be the John Paul Stevens Luncheon. It never fails to inspire me to hear the stories of those who have received the award and what they’ve accomplished. We can always do more, and the luncheon reminds me of that. I’ve been privileged to know many of the awardees through the CBA, many of whom were active CBA members. Seeing how the CBA helped their careers is a testament to the importance of becoming involved. In fact, John Paul Stevens was an active CBA member and was actually a CBA officer at the time he was appointed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

changing legal opportunities afforded by the DACA programwhen the CBF became part of a funder collaborative, which in turn leveraged local and national dollars. We know that the use of the legal system can be a powerful force for change. The law can hand someone back the keys to their home, the child to their arms, or their very health and safety. Legal aid attorneys are transforming our broken institutions, such

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