Wood Smith Henning & Berman is excited to share that partner Tim Shea will be presenting at the upcoming CLM Seattle Chapter Oktoberfest Educational and Networking Event on October 10, 2025. The event will be held at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. in the Main Lobby Building Conference Room.
In his presentation, "Don't Be a Hack: Cybersecurity Claims and Defenses- Ethical Duties and Best Practices for Legal and Claims Professionals," Tim will join a distinguished panel of speakers including: Diana Dearmin, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Corporate Counsel, Outside Counsel Partnerships/Strategic Counsel & Litigation Management; and Sitar Bhatt, Partner with Tyson Mendes.
The program will explore how legal and claims professionals can effectively understand, navigate, and litigate cybersecurity-related claims, from breach response through class action litigation. Panelists will address the ethical obligations of due diligence and competence required to manage these complex matters, focusing on practical strategies for:
- Understanding how cyber claims arise and the legal principles that shape responses
- Managing risks associated with cybersecurity breaches and claims
- Aligning breach response and litigation strategies with ethical rules
- Effectively litigating cyber claims when necessary
With cyber incidents continuing to rise in frequency and complexity, the panel will provide attendees with actionable practice tips for handling cyber claims while maintaining compliance with professional and ethical standards.
"Cybersecurity is no longer an emerging risk, it's an everyday reality for businesses and professionals alike," said Shea. "This program is designed to give legal and claims professionals practical guidance they can use immediately to address cyber claims competently, ethically, and strategically."
The CLM Seattle Chapter Oktoberfest Educational and Networking Event brings together leading voices form the legal and insurance communities for collaborative discussions on pressing issues facing the industry today.
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