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Lawyers’ Professional Liability & Cyber Risk: Essentials for Illinois Firms

  • Western Illinois University 1 University Circle, Riverfront Hall, Rooms 103/104 Macomb, IL, 61455 United States (map)

Lawyers’ Professional Liability & Cyber Risk: Essentials for Illinois Firms

Moline, IL | Monday, October 13, 2025 (Court Holiday) | Full-Day CLE | Western Illinois University (Quad Cities)

Lawyers’ Professional Liability & Cyber Risk Event Details

ISBA Mutual Session Overview

Designed for Illinois attorneys who want clear, fact-based guidance on coverage and risk, this practical program focuses on Lawyers Professional Liability (malpractice) insurance and the rapidly evolving world of cyber risk. Expect real claim scenarios, market insights, and checklists you can put to work immediately without the jargon.

Key takeaways include:

  • Malpractice Insurance Fundamentals: What policies cover (and exclude), limits/deductibles, claims-made triggers, and how reporting duties work.

  • Common Claims We See: Client communication/neglect, deadline control, and intake/engagement pitfalls—plus habits that reduce frequency and severity.

  • Current Market Trends: Pricing and underwriting themes affecting Illinois firms, from incident reporting to risk controls carriers reward.

  • Cyber Risk, Plainly Stated: Business Email Compromise, funds-transfer fraud, ransomware, and vendor compromise—how these incidents unfold in law practices.

  • Cyber Liability Coverage 101: What “good” looks like (incident response, digital forensics, breach counsel, funds-transfer fraud options) and common gaps.

  • Operational Safeguards: Dual authorization, out-of-band callbacks, MFA, secure client portals, and a short incident response plan aligned to your policy.

  • Claims & Early Intervention: Why calling early matters; how panel defense counsel and coordinated repairs can prevent escalation.

Scott Dutton Speaks on Lawyers’ Professional Liability & Cyber Risk

 

Scott Dutton
Chief Relationship Officer,
ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

 

Scott Dutton serves as Chief Relationship Officer at ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, where he leads strategic partnerships and client engagement across Illinois. He brings more than three decades of experience in lawyers’ professional liability, having held leadership roles throughout the industry and previously founded PLI Risk Solutions.

Scott’s work focuses on translating claims data and market trends into practical, firm-level guidance that protects clients, reputation, and operations. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and DePaul University graduate, he is recognized for a client-first ethos, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep expertise in insurance and risk management.

Join ISBA Mutual & the Rock Island County Bar Association in Moline on October 13th

Aside from Scott Dutton’s presentation, the Rock Island County Bar Association promises a full day of actionable content, tailored to Illinois law firms. Leave with a clearer understanding of your malpractice and cyber coverage, a punch-list of safeguards, and next steps to strengthen your firm’s risk posture.

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