Cyber Liability Coverage
AIPLA is please to announce the addition of Cyber Liability Insurance. This policy offers protection for you and your clients against emerging cyber risk.
Cyber Policy covers costs related to:
- Privacy rights violations
- Private action if insured fails to comply with any privacy law worldwide or their privacy policy
- Privacy breach notification costs
- Voluntary privacy breach notification response
- Social Engineering
- Ransomware
Professional Liability/Risk Management Program
The AIPLA Solo Practitioners and Small Firm Professional Liability Insurance Program, as administered by Jamison, and provided through CNA gives AIPLA members access to quality coverage, as well as tailored risk management programs. The Details:
- Firms with 1 to 34 attorneys where 60% of their practice is IP are be eligible.
- Up to $10,000,000 in limits of liability.
- Jamison can help provide excess coverage alternatives over $10,000,000 primary coverage for firms interested in higher limits.
- AIPLA members who attend one of the specially tailored AIPLA risk management CLE online programs below are eligible for up to a 5% discount on their premium. The 5% discount is given on a per attorney basis and only AIPLA members are
eligible.
Call 1-800-526-4766 to learn how you and your firm can take advantage of this program today!
2026 CNA IP Webinars
All times are from 2-4 pm ET
March 26, 2026
June 25, 2026
September 22, 2026
December 2, 2026
Registration Link
“From Conflicts to Collections: Mastering Risk in Today’s IP Practice”
Program Summary:
As the legal landscape evolves, understanding both the recurring and emerging risks and challenges that our client’s face is crucial. In this program, we will discuss some of the data compiled in the recent ABA Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims and similar reports, examining not only the micro—facts and figures, where administrative and substantive errors are being made, and especially problematic areas of practice, but also the macro—an exploration of key developments, including AI and technology, the economy, emerging regulatory concerns including a discussion of the relevant ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, cybersecurity, the “transactional” nature of modern practice, and tort inflation. We will also provide some insight on how to minimize exposure to these professional liability claims and stay ahead of the trends.
Segments:
Part 1: The Power of Clarity: Why Engagement Letters Matter in IP Practice
Engagement letters are for more than mere formalities; they are critical risk management tools. Explore how a well-crafted engagement letter confirms the details of the representation and sets the tone for a successful client relationship, prevents misunderstandings, protects your practice, and creates transparency from day one.
Part 2: Conflict Chronicles: Real-World Lessons from IP Risk Traps, Gaps & Mishaps
Conflicts of interest can derail any IP practice leading to costly consequences such as disqualification, fee disgorgement, malpractice/disciplinary actions and potential reputational damage. In this section, we will examine a few real-life IP cautionary case tales where conflict issues went awry, learn how these scenarios unfolded, what could have prevented them, and practical steps to strengthen your own conflict-checking processes.
Part 3: Beyond the Screen: Ethical IP Practice in a Virtual Era
Remote representation is here to stay, offering convenience and efficiency but bringing unique ethical challenges for IP attorneys. We will consider risk control strategies to apply in telephonic, hybrid, and virtual settings, from video conferences and online hearings to remote depositions and client meetings looking at key duties of diligence, competence, and confidentiality, along with practical tools for advising clients, safeguarding information, and meeting obligations to examiners, judges, and opposing parties.
Part 4: Fee Fundamentals: Reducing Risk in Billing and Collections for IP Attorneys
Managing fees and collections is not just about getting paid. It is a critical component of any IP attorney’s practice management framework and proactive risk control approach. In this section, we will review best practices for developing traditional and alternative billing structures and consider strategies for reducing billing disputes, avoiding collection actions and potential counter claims for malpractice, maintaining client trust, and ensuring compliance with ethical obligations when collecting fees.
CLE credit pending in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming
SPEAKERS
Tracy Kepler
Director of LPL Risk Control, CNA
Theresa Garthwaite
Senior LPL Risk Control Consultant, CNA
Mary McDermott
LPL Risk Control Consultant, CNA
Joanna Mishler
Senior Counsel, Rosing, Pott & Strohbehn
For more information, please contact Jamison IP & Specialty Services.
