Overview 

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly targeting the legal sector, understanding cybersecurity is now a necessity. Law firms handle vast amounts of sensitive client information, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Without proper cybersecurity measures,  legal practitioners risk data breaches, financial losses and reputational damage.  

This webinar will provide legal practitioners with the tools and knowledge needed to mitigate these risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Cybercrimes Act. 

Join Adv. Nicolene Schoeman-Louw on the 15th of May 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 as she equips you with essential cybersecurity practices for your firms, covering key cyber threats, data protection measures and legal compliance obligations.  

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the importance of online safety in legal practice and key cybercrime threats like hacking, phishing and identity theft. 

• Identify and avoid common online scams, including fraudulent emails and deceptive social media tactics. 

• Understand the legal framework governing cybercrime and data protection, including individual and organisational responsibilities. 

• Apply best practices for protecting personal and client data in line with data protection standards. 

• Know your legal obligations for reporting cybercrime, scams and data breaches. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Cybersecurity Risks in the Legal Industry. 

  • Common cyber threats targeting law firms.  

  • Case studies of law firms impacted by cyber breaches. 

  • Consequences of cybersecurity failures. 

• Developing an Effective Cybersecurity Framework. 

  • Creating a cybersecurity policy for your law firm. 

  • Employee training and awareness programs. 

  • Incident response and disaster recovery planning. 

About the presenter 

Nicolene  Schoeman-Louw  

Nicolene  Schoeman-Louw is the Founder and Managing Director of Schoeman Law Inc in Cape Town, South Africa. She is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Conveyancer, Notary Public and Mediator with a passion for assisting entrepreneurs to reach their most ambitious goals.  

Nicolene holds an LLB degree cum laude, LLM from the University of the Free State and a postgraduate diploma in financial planning (CFP) from the University of Stellenbosch. She lectured at the University of the Free State during her studies, presently guest-lectures at Stellenbosch Business School. She also presents seminars and workshops on a wide range of legal topics for various organizations. Nicolene is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of PocketAdvisor where she also doubles up as a skilled facilitator.    

Who should attend?

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:

• Practicing attorneys.
• Candidate attorneys.
• Paralegals.

Price

• R 265.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R184 per person (up to 5 users)  

• Group Price 2 - From R121 per person (up to 10 users)  

• Group Price 3 - From R109 per person (over 11 users)  

Additional material

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:

• A summarized slide presentation.
• Reference documents and/or course material where available.
• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.