Cyber Risk for Lawyers
Protecting Your Firm from Email Fraud, Ransomware & Emerging Technology Threats
Chicago, IL | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 1 Hour MCLE | Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Cyber Risk for Lawyers Overview
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
In-Person: ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, 20 S Clark St #800, Chicago, IL 60603
Remote: Attend via Zoom
Cyber threats targeting lawyers continue to evolve, and even small firms are increasingly becoming targets. Building on the issues raised in our recent risk management program, this follow-up session takes a deeper dive into the practical cybersecurity risks facing law practices today. These include email compromise, ransomware demands, and the insurance coverage issues that arise when something goes wrong.
On Tuesday, May 19th, ISBA Mutual hosts Cyber Risk for Lawyers: Protecting Your Firm from Email Fraud, Ransomware, and Emerging Technology Threats. Using real-world scenarios and claims insights, our speaker will walk through how cyber incidents occur, how they affect law firms, and the steps attorneys can take to protect client data, firm finances, and their professional obligations.
Rather than treating cybersecurity as an abstract concern, this session delivers concrete, actionable guidance tailored to Illinois attorneys and small to midsize firms. Presented by Charlie Altenbach, Founder and President of DP3 Tech, this lunch-and-learn seminar focuses on where the real risks lie and what lawyers can do right now to reduce their exposure.
During the May Cyber Risk for Lawyers session, attendees will gain practical guidance on:
How common cyber attacks against law firms actually occur, including email compromise, wire fraud, and ransomware schemes
Practical steps attorneys and small firms can take to identify suspicious emails and prevent cyber intrusions
What types of cyber insurance coverage may respond to attacks such as ransomware demands and data breaches
Key cybersecurity practices every firm should implement, including documentation, verification procedures, and internal controls
Lessons learned from real-world claims and risk management cases involving technology failures and fraud
How lawyers can stay informed about new scams and emerging technology risks, including AI-related threats
Meet Our Featured Presenters: Charlie Altenbach & Adam Czerwinski
Charlie Altenbach
Founder & President
DP3 Tech
Charlie Altenbach is the Founder and President of DP3 Tech, a Chicago-based IT services firm specializing in tailored technology solutions for law firms and professional services organizations. With over a decade of experience in senior IT leadership, Charlie brings a practical, law-firm-focused perspective to cybersecurity and technology risk management.
Before founding DP3 Tech in 2018, Charlie served as Chief Information Officer at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. and as Director of Information Technology at Nixon Peabody LLP, giving him firsthand insight into the technology challenges and security vulnerabilities that attorneys face in practice. His background also includes network engineering at Ungaretti & Harris LLP, where he built a strong foundation in legal IT infrastructure.
Adam Czerwinski
Owner & Principal Agent
Sidebar Insurance Solutions
Adam Czerwinski is the founder of Sidebar Insurance Solutions and a seasoned insurance professional with over a decade of experience litigating claims on behalf of individuals, carriers, and corporations. His work revealed a widespread need among legal professionals for clearer guidance on insurance coverage, especially regarding cyber liability.
Adam now focuses on helping law firms understand risk management, cyber insurance, and liability protection. He is a graduate of DePauw University and Chicago-Kent College of Law, and previously served as an attorney at Allstate Insurance, Polansky and Cichon, and Uber Technologies.
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