Sensei Enterprises often finds itself in the news. In addition to various awards and certifications Sensei team members have earned, the company's principals are often sought out as resources by both print and radio journalists, and have been interviewed many times.
November 17, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for Fairfax Bar Association
On December 15th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the American Bar Association. The seminar is entitled, “Protecting the Crown Jewels: Securing Your Law Firm’s Data” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
November 15, 2011
Sensei Enterprises Sponsors Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Sensei Enterprises is a proud sponsor of the VWAA annual holiday party on December 7, 2011. You may find further information about the VWAA here.
November 10, 2011
Sensei Enterprises Sponsors Jazz for Justice
Sensei Enterprises is once again a sponsor of Jazz for Justice, an award winning annual fundraiser presented by the Fairfax Law Foundation and George Mason University Jazz Ensemble. The concert is celebrating its 10th year with proceeds benefitting the charitable work of the Foundation and the GMU Jazz Ensemble. Further details are available here.
November 8, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for Fairfax Bar Association
On November 14th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the Fairfax Bar Association. The seminar is entitled, “Technology in Fairfax Courtrooms: Come Kick Our Tires!” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
November 3, 2011
Sensei Article “Guidance on Reining in E-Discovery: Think Proportionality” Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The September/October 2011 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article Guidance on Reining in E-Discovery: Think Proportionality” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
November 1, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Digital Detectives Podcast: "Controversial Issues in E-Discovery"
Legal Talk Network has released Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Controversial Issues in E-Discovery.” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, talk with Ralph Losey, a partner in the law firm of Jackson Lewis and a nationally known expert, author and lecturer on e-discovery, to spotlight some recent controversial issues in e-discovery. To listen to the podcast, click here.
October 27, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lighting Blog Featured on ABA Journal’s Website
On October 21st, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Your Cheating Heart: iPhone App Uncovers Adulterers” was featured on the ABA Journal’s website. Click here to read the full post..
October 25, 2011
Sensei Article “Stupid Mistakes that Lawyers Make with Technology” Featured in The Nebraska Lawyer
The October 2011 edition of The Nebraska Lawyer features the article "Stupid Mistakes that Lawyers Make with Technology" co-authored by Sensei’s President and Vice President, Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
October 20, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lightning Blog Referenced on Law Technology News Daily Alert
On October 7th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Are the Cell Phone Companies Storing Your Private Data? Heck, Yes.” was featured on Law Technology News Daily Alert. Click here to read the full post.
October 18, 2011
Attorneyatwork.com references Sensei Blogs Ride the Lightning and Digital Samurai
On October 7th, attorneyatwork.com published a post discussing how legal technologists are using tablets. The post referenced both Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson’s blog Ride the Lightning and Vice President John W. Simek’s blog Digital Samurai. To read the full post, click here. To read the most recent Ride the Lightning post, click here. To read the most recent Digital Samurai post, click here.
October 13, 2011
Forbes Blog References Sensei Article “Mitigating The Legal Risks of Using Social Media”
On September 28th, Ben Kerschberg, author of the Forbes Law & Technology Blog, referenced the Sensei article entitled “Mitigating The Legal Risks of Using Social Media” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. To read the full post, click here. To read the article, click here.
October 11, 2011
Sensei Article “Is It Possible to Secure Law Firm Data?” Featured on Slaw.ca
On September 22nd, the article "Is It Possible to Secure Law Firm Data? " co-authored by Sensei principals Sharon Nelson and John Simek, was featured on Slaw.ca, a cooperative Canadian weblog on all things legal. Click here to read the complete article.
October 6, 2011
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog Highlights Sensei President’s Run for President-Elect of the Virginia State Bar
On October 4, 2011, the Virginia Law Weekly blog posted an article referencing Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson. The article reported that Ms. Nelson will be sworn in as the President-Elect of the Virginia State Bar in June 2012 and will then become President of the VSB in June of 2013. To read the full post, click here.
October 4, 2011
Sensei Article “Technology Blunders: Simple Things Lawyers Can Do, or Don’t Do, to Protect Information” Featured on State Bar of Wisconsin Website
On September 21th, the State Bar of Wisconsin Website featured the article "Technology Blunders: Simple Things Lawyers Can Do, or Don’t Do, to Protect Information” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
September 29, 2011
Sensei President’s Podcast The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 47th Edition: "The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: 47th Edition: "The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010” featuring Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway, has been published by the American Bar Association. To listen to this podcast, which features legal technologist Ben Schorr, who wrote the book on the topic, please click here.
September 27, 2011
Sensei Article “The Bane of E-Discovery: Data Dumps” Featured in Oregon State Bar Bulletin
The August/September edition of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin featured the article " The Bane of E-Discovery: Data Dumps” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
September 22, 2011
Forbes Blog References Sensei’s Digital Detectives Podcast
On September 13th, Ben Kerschberg, author of the Forbes Law & Technology Blog, referenced the recent Digital Detectives podcast entitled “E-Discovery – Without the High Price Tag.” To read the full post, click here. To listen to the podcast, click here.
September 20, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Digital Detectives Podcast: "Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Courtrooms and Law Firms"
Legal Talk Network has released Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Courtrooms and Law Firms.” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, talk with Judy Miller, the President of SmartCourt Consulting about why the courts and legal community are interested in new technology pertaining to integration and presentation of digital media, the newest innovations being used for trial preparation and ultimately trial presentations and how judges, jurors and litigators are embracing this technology. To listen to the podcast, click here.
September 15, 2011
Sensei Article “Stupid Mistakes That Lawyers Make with Technology” Featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog
On September 13th, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog featured the article "Stupid Mistakes That Lawyers Make With Technology” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
September 13, 2011
Sensei Article “Mitigating the Legal Risks of Using Social Media” Featured in the San Bernardino County Bar Association’s Bulletin
The September 2011 edition of the Bulletin features the article "Mitigating the Legal Risks of Using Social Media” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
September 8, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for the Intermountain E-Discovery Conference
On September 22nd, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the Intermountain E-Discovery Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The seminar is entitled, “Firestorm! Social Media in E-Discovery.” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com. For more information on the conference, click here.
September 6, 2011
Sensei Joins the Fairfax Law Foundation Fellows Program
Sensei has made a $25,000 pledge to the Fairfax Law Foundation’s Fellow program, one of the first three businesses in the area to do so. You may learn more about the philanthropic works of the Foundation by visiting http://www.fairfaxlawfoundation.org/
September 1, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for Anne Arundel Community College
On September 17th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present several CLEs for Anne Arundel Community College. The seminars are entitled, “The Courts Speak on the New E-Discovery Rules”, ”Electronic Evidence: Sherlock Holmes Goes Digital”, “Computer Forensics: In the Weeds With Technology”, and “Electronic Evidence Best Practices and Emerging Trends.” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
August 30, 2011
Sensei Principals Co-Author Chapter for “eDiscovery, 2nd Edition”
The Pennsylvania Bar Institute has published a new book titled, “eDiscovery, 2nd Edition”, which features the chapter “Computer Forensics Best Practices” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. More information on the book may be found by clicking here.
August 26, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Fifteenth Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast: "E-Discovery – Without the High Price Tag"
Legal Talk Network has released the fifteenth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “E-Discovery – Without the High Price Tag.” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome Bill Gallivan, founding member and managing executive of Gallivan Gallivan & O’Melia (GGO), to discuss how to avoid the high cost of e-discovery. To listen to the podcast, click here.
August 23, 2011
Sensei President’s Podcast The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 46th Edition: "All Things Apple for Lawyers" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: 46th Edition: "All Things Apple for Lawyers” featuring Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway, has been published by the American Bar Association.. To listen to this podcast please click here.
August 18, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lightning Blog Referenced on Unfiltered Orange
On August 17th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Mailbag: E-Discovery Education for Lawyers“ was featured on Unfiltered Orange, a weekly newsletter by Orange Legal Technologies designed to inform and educate legal professionals on key stories, developments, and announcements in the electronic discovery field. Click here to read the full newsletter.
August 16, 2011
Digital WarRoom to Sponsor Sensei Enterprises Podcast Series on Legal Talk Network
On August 11th, Digital WarRoom, the e-discovery experts driving the move toward accessible, affordable e-discovery solutions today, announced the company will underwrite the Digital Detectives Podcast series on Legal Talk Network. “We are excited to bring Digital WarRoom onboard as a sponsor of the Digital Detectives series”, said Sharon Nelson, President of Sensei Enterprises and co-host of the podcast series. Click here to read the full press release.
August 11, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for Women’s Association for Financial Education
On September 15th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the Women’s Association for Financial Education. The seminar is entitled, “Management of Social Media.” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
August 9, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for University of Richmond Law School
On September 12th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the University of Richmond Law School. The seminar is entitled, “Sherlock Holmes Goes Digital: Electronic Evidence in Family Law.” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
August 4, 2011
Sensei President’s Podcast The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 45th Edition: "How to Start a Law Practice" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: 45th Edition: "How to Start a Law Practice” featuring Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway, has been published by the American Bar Association.. To listen to this podcast please click here.
August 2, 2011
Sensei President quoted on Law.com
On July 28th, Law.com posted an article entitled “When You Don't Need an Army: EDD for Everyday Lawsuits.” Sensei President, Sharon D. Nelson, was quoted in the article saying, “Assuming attorneys are working with active data only and that they give us accurate criteria (which often doesn't happen), we can use Nuix to do the pre-processing of the data using file types, custodians, search terms, dates, hash values, de-Nisting, de-duping, etc. Cost to process 1.8 TB would be roughly $6,000. That's based on our time only (we do not charge for run time) -- not on a per GB price -- and is vastly less than what the large EDD providers offer.” To read the full post, click here.
July 28, 2011
Sensei’s President to Present CLE for Pennsylvania Bar Association
On August 4th and 5th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. will present two CLEs for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The seminars are entitled, “E-Discovery for Litigators” and “E-Discovery for Non-Litigators.” If you’d like to book Sharon for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
July 26, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Fourteenth Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast: "Is it Possible to Secure Law Firm Data?”
Legal Talk Network has released the fourteenth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Is it Possible to Secure Law Firm Data?” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome Matt Kesner, the CIO of Fenwick & West LLP, a West Coast law firm representing high tech and bio-tech clients, to discuss securing your law firm’s data. To listen to the podcast, click here.
July 21, 2011
Sensei Article “Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Benefits and E-Discovery Implications” Featured on Slaw.ca
On June 19th, the article "Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Benefits and E-Discovery Implications " co-authored by Sensei principals Sharon Nelson and John Simek, was featured on Slaw.ca, a cooperative Canadian weblog on all things legal. Click here to read the complete article.
July 19, 2011
Sensei Article “Using an iPad in Your Practice: Are You Working with a Tool or a Toy?” Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The July/August 2011 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "Using an iPad in Your Practice: Are You Working with a Tool or a Toy?" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
July 14, 2011
Sensei Article “Common Mistakes Lawyers Make With Technology” Featured in the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund’s In Brief
The June 2011 edition of the In Brief features the article " Common Mistakes Lawyers Make With Technology” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
July 12, 2011
Sensei President's Run for President Elect Featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Newspaper
On June 20th, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly newspaper printed an article referencing Sensei President, Sharon D. Nelson. The article highlights Ms. Nelson’s intent to run for president-elect of the Virginia State Bar, which would make her VSB President in 2013-2014. Current subscribers can read the article here.
June 30, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Thirteenth Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast
Legal Talk Network has released the thirteenth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Proportionality in e-Discovery: A UK Perspective.” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, take a look at proportionality in the U.K., They discuss the six proportionality principles from the Sedona Conference, the history of proportionality in the federal rules and recent rumblings in the courts. To listen to the podcast, click here.
June 28, 2011
Sensei Article “Data Dumps: The Bane of E-Discovery” Featured in the San Bernardino County Bar Association’s Bulletin
The June 2011 edition of the Bulletin features the article "Data Dumps: The Bane of E-Discovery” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
June 23, 2011
Sensei Article “Alternative Fee Arrangements: Their Popularity Soars” Featured on Slaw.ca
On June 10th, the article " Alternative Fee Arrangements: Their Popularity Soars" co-authored by Sensei principals Sharon Nelson and John Simek, was featured on Slaw.ca, a cooperative Canadian weblog on all things legal. Click here to read the complete article.
June 21, 2011
Sensei Article “Security in the New Decade: What Goes Around Comes Around” Featured in GPSOLO Magazine
The June 2011 edition of GPSOLO features the article “Security in the New Decade: What Goes Around Comes Around” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. For more information about GPSOLO, click here.
June 16, 2011
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog Highlights Sharon Nelson’s Run for President-Elect of the VSB
On June 10th, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly blog posted an article referencing Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. The article highlights Ms. Nelson’s intent to run for President-Elect of the Virginia State Bar, which would make her the VSB President in 2013-2014. To read the full article, click here.
June 14, 2011
Sensei Enterprises to Attend the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting
Sensei President, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., Vice President John W. Simek and Chief Information Officer Michael C. Maschke will be at the Virginia State Bar Meeting this week. They will be raffling an iPad 2 and providing individual consultations on the use of the iPad by lawyers. If you are attending, please stop by the Sensei booth.
June 9, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lighting Blog Featured on ABA Journal’s Website
On May 13th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Will the Feds Break Osama bin Laden's Encryption?” was featured on the ABA Journal’s website. Click here to read the full post.
June 7, 2011
Sensei’s Digital Samurai Blog Referenced on Unfiltered Orange
On May 18th, Sensei’s Digital Samurai blog post entitled “The Rise of the Malware Threat – How To Protect Your Business Smartphones” was featured on Unfiltered Orange, a weekly newsletter by Orange Legal Technologies designed to inform and educate legal professionals on key stories, developments, and announcements in the electronic discovery field. Click here to read the full newsletter.
June 1, 2011
Sensei’s Book “The 2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple” recommended by SC Small Firm.com
On May 13th, SC Small Firm.com posted an article recommending “The 2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple” written by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq.,, Vice President John W. Simek and Chief Information Officer Michael C. Maschke. Click here to read the full post.
May 31, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lighting Blog Featured on The Lit Support Daily
On May 19th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Ten Ways General Counsel Can Avoid the Cover of the Wall Street Journal” was featured on The Lit Support Daily. Click here to read the full post.
May 24, 2011
Sensei Principals Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly
On May 23rd, Virginia Lawyers Weekly published an article highlighting how technology is changing the practice of law. Both Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek were quoted in the article. To read the full post, click here. (Subscription required)
May 19, 2011
Sensei Principals referenced on Tech Talk by Roland Schorr & Tower
On May 16th, Tech Talk by Roland Schorr & Tower, a blog about technology and the tools you use to be more effective, posted a review praising a seminar presented by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek at the ABA/LPM Spring Meeting in Palm Springs. To read the full post, click here.
May 17, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lighting Blog Referenced on PinHawk Law Technology Daily Digest
On May 11th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “Will the Feds Break Osama bin Laden's Encryption?” was featured on PinHawk Law Technology Daily Digest, a daily newsletter covering technology news for technology managers in law firms, corporate legal departments, and others serving the legal market. Click here to read the full post.
May 12, 2011
Sensei Vice President quoted on the LegalTypist Blog
On April 27th, The LegalTypist blog posted an article highlighting the amount of data the Apple iPhone maintains. Sensei Vice President, John W. Simek, was quoted in the article saying, “We’ve been able to retrieve items such as call logs, address book (contacts), GPS data, text messages, screen shots (happens whenever the home button is pressed), pictures and even voice messages (visual voice).” To read the full post, click here.
May 10, 2011
Authors of the Sensei book “2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple” interviewed in Your ABA
Sensei President, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., Vice President, John W. Simek, and Chief Information Officer, Michael C. Maschke, were quoted in the April/May 2011 edition of Your ABA. The article discusses several topics included in the “2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple.” To read the full article, click here.
May 3, 2011
Forbes Blog Praises Digital Detectives Podcast
On May 2nd, Ben Kerschberg, author of the Forbes Law & Technology Blog, gave a very favorable review of the recent Digital Detectives podcast entitled “The Five Hottest Topics in E-Discovery.” To read the full post, click here. To listen to the podcast, click here.
April 28, 2011
State Bar of Texas Blog Applauds Sensei President's ABA TECHSHOW Presentation
On April 23rd, the blog of the state bar of Texas praised the “60 Sites in 60 Minutes” presentation given at ABA TECHSHOW by Sensei’s President, Sharon Nelson, along with co-panelists Paul Unger, Jim Calloway and Erik Mazzone. You can read the blog post here.
April 27, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Eleventh Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast
Legal Talk Network has released the eleventh edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “The Five Hottest Topics in E-Discovery.” On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises welcome California attorney and e-discovery expert, Josh Gilliland, author of the Bow Tie Blog, to discuss the five hottest topics in e-discovery today. Josh takes a look at issues with the form of production, litigation holds after the Pension Committee case, how small firms are surviving their entry into e-discovery, preservation of ESI and how to prove that an e-discovery request will cause an “undue burden.” To listen to the podcast, click here.
April 26, 2011
ABA Journal quotes Sensei President on "Safe Flying in the Cloud"
On April 13th, the ABA Journal highlighted the ethics of lawyers moving to the cloud as discussed by Dan Siegel, Brett Burney and Sensei President Sharon Nelson at ABA TECHSHOW. Ms. Nelson noted that not all data is meant to be in the cloud, stating "You won't see the formula for Coke in the cloud."
April 21, 2011
Digital Edge Podcast Released: iPad in One Hour For Lawyers
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology has been released by the American Bar Association. Sensei’s President, Sharon Nelson, and co-host Jim Calloway, talk with Tom Mighell about his new book, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers, which flew off the shelves at ABA TECHSHOW this year. The book may be purchased here.
April 14, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lighting Blog Referenced on Futurelawyer
On March 30th, Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog post entitled “The Deplorable State of Law Firm Security” was featured on Futurelawyer, a blog discussing the future technology for lawyers. Click here to read the full post.
April 12, 2011
Sensei Article “50 Ways to Do More in Less Time (Often with Less Money)” Featured in the San Bernardino County Bar Association’s Bulletin
The April 2011 edition of the Bulletin features the article "50 Ways to Do More in Less Time (Often with Less Money)" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
April 7, 2011
Bill to Exempt Computer Forensics from PI Licensing Signed into Law
On April 6, 2011, Virginia Governor McDonnell held a formal ceremony signing House Bill HB 2771 into law. The bill exempts digital forensics from the state private investigator licensing laws. The ceremony was attended by the bill’s sponsor, Del. Mark Keam and Sensei principals Sharon Nelson, John Simek and Mike Maschke. You can read the full text of the bill here.
April 5, 2011
Sensei Article “How Smartphones Threaten Business Security: Coming to Grips with the Facts” Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The March/April 2011 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "How Smartphones Threaten Business Security: Coming to Grips with the Facts" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
March 30, 2011
CF Informer Blog Recommends Digital Detective Podcast
Aaron Weiss, the author of the CF Informer blog posted on March 29th a salute to Sensei’s Digital Detectives podcast on Legal Talk Network. He said in part “I cannot express how pleased I am with the Digital Detectives podcast . . . a great investment of your time.” The post may be found here.
March 29, 2011
Sensei Posts “Stupid Mistakes that Lawyers Make with Technology” Featured at Attorney at Work
The blog post "Stupid Mistakes that Lawyer Make with Technology” co-authored by Sensei’s President and Vice President, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, is available on the Attorney at Work website. Attorney at Work is a website designed to help attorneys with ideas that help build a successful practice. Click here to read the complete post.
March 23, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Tenth Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast
Legal Talk Network has released the tenth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “The Deplorable State of Law Firm Security”. On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises welcome Rob Lee, a Director with the information security firm, Mandiant and the curriculum lead for digital forensic training at the SANS Institute, to discuss the deplorable state of law firm security and the rise of advanced persistent threats. Rob discusses how law firm security compares to other businesses, Advanced Persistent Threats, the concept of defense in depth and the importance of security assessments. Hacking into law firms is so easy that the Chinese don’t even waste their “A” teams on it – the junior squads can handle it. How secure is YOUR firm? To listen to the podcast, click here.
March 21, 2011
Virginia Law Now Exempts Computer Forensics from Private Investigator Licensing
Sensei principals were behind the initiative to draft a bill exempting computer forensics from private investigator licensing in Virginia. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Mark Keam and co-sponsored by Delegate Scott Surovell, was signed into law last week and may be found at http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?111+sum+HB2271.
March 17, 2011
Sensei is Proud to be a Sponsor for the 2nd Annual Langley Bowl
Sensei is proud to be a sponsor for the 2nd Annual Langley Bowl, which benefits the Langley Residential Support Services in Vienna, VA. The benefit bowling tournament will be held on May 1, 2011 at the Bowl America in Alexandria, VA. Click here for more information and to register.
March 15, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for Fairfax Bar Association
On March 21st, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for the Fairfax Bar Association. The seminar is entitled, “Technology in Fairfax Courtrooms: Come Kick Our Tires!” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
March 10, 2011
Sensei Launches Series of Information Security Videos
Sensei has recently uploaded a number of information security videos to its YouTube channel as it continues to expand into cyberforensics, performing security assessments, implementing defense-in-depth network security and investigating data breaches. To view these videos, visit Sensei’s YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SenseiEnterprises
March 8, 2011
Sensei Article “Anatomy of a Law a Practice Audit” Featured in The Nebraska Lawyer
The March 2011 edition of The Nebraska Lawyer features the article "Anatomy of a Law a Practice Audit" co-authored by Sensei’s President and Vice President, Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
March 4, 2011
Sensei’s Digital Detectives Podcast recommended by Campbell Solutions
The eighth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Expert Witnesses in E-Discovery” is recommended by Campbell Solutions in a recent blog post. The post comments that Sharon and John “…have a plethora of experience that is demonstrated in the numerous stories that are revealed during the podcast.” To listen to the podcast, click here.
March 1, 2011
Sensei President’s Podcast "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 40th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW - 25th Anniversary" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: “ABA TECHSHOW - 25th Anniversary” has been published by the American Bar Association. Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway welcome Paul Unger, Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2011, for a preview of the exciting 25th anniversary of TECHSHOW! To listen to this podcast please click here.
February 24, 2011
Sensei’s Principals to Present CLE for VACLE
On March 9th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present a CLE for VACLE. The seminar is entitled, “Protecting Your Family Law Clients from Spying, Hacking and Invasion of Privacy.” If you’d like to book Sharon and John for a presentation, please write sensei@senseient.com.
February 22, 2011
Bill to Exempt Computer Forensics Passes Virginia Senate
On February 21st, a bill sponsored by Delegate Mark Keam at the request of Sensei's principals passed the Virginia Senate having previously been passed by the House. The bill exempts from regulation as a private security service business any individual engaged in (i) computer or digital forensic services or in the acquisition, review, or analysis of digital or computer-based information, whether for purposes of obtaining or furnishing information for evidentiary or other purposes or for providing expert testimony before a court, or (ii) network or system vulnerability testing, including network scans and risk assessment and analysis of computers connected to a network.
February 17, 2011
Sensei Principals to Present to Pennsylvania Bar Institute
On March 2nd, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei’s President and Vice President, will be presenting at a CLE for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Their sessions will include: Anatomy of EDD Disasters: Sanctions, Sanctions, Sanctions; Merlin’s Magic: The Fabrication and Alteration of Electronic Evidence; and Where Angels Fear to Tread: Defensible, Transparent and Tested Searching. If you would like to arrange a presentation for your group, please e-mail Sharon at snelson@senseient.com
February 15, 2011
Sensei Article “The Virtual Lawyer Stampede” Featured in The Nebraska Lawyer
The February 2011 edition of The Nebraska Lawyer features the article " The Virtual Lawyer Stampede" co-authored by Sensei’s President and Vice President, Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
February 10, 2011
Sensei’s President Quoted on on Slaw.ca
Sensei’s president, Sharon Nelson, was quoted on Slaw.ca, a cooperative Canadian weblog on all things legal. The post references Ben Wright’s use of a screencast tool to preserve cyber investigation evidence. Click here to read the complete article.
February 8, 2011
Sensei Principals to Present to Fairfax Bar Association
On February 23rd, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present to the Fairfax Bar Association. They will be presenting on "Social Media: Uses, Abuses and Risk Management.” If you’d like to schedule a seminar with Sharon and John, call 703-359-0700 to speak to Sharon directly, or e-mail her at snelson@senseient.com.
February 3, 2011
Bill to Exempt Computer Forensics from PI Licensing Passes the Virginia House of Delegates
On January 31, 2011 the Virginia House of Delegates voted 98 to 0 to pass House Bill HB 2271 to exempt Digital Forensics from the state Private Investigator law. This bill was introduced by Delegate Mark Keam at the request of Sensei's President, Sharon Nelson. You can read the full text of the bill here.
February 1, 2011
Sensei Article “Sexting and Sextortion: Texting and Extortion Get a XXX Twist” Featured on Slaw.ca
The article "Sexting and Sextortion: Texting and Extortion Get a XXX Twist," co-authored by Sensei principals Sharon Nelson and John Simek, was featured on Slaw.ca, a cooperative Canadian weblog on all things legal. Click here to read the complete article.
January 27, 2011
Legal Talk Network Releases Eighth Edition of Digital Detectives Podcast
Legal Talk Network has released the eighth edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast entitled “Expert Witnesses in E-Discovery”. On this edition of Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, take a look at expert witnesses in e-discovery. Sharon and John include some of their own war stories and offer some tips on how to select and use expert witnesses. To listen to the podcast, click here.
January 25, 2011
Sensei President’s Podcast "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 39th Edition: Legal Talk Network - Taking Legal Podcasts to the Next Level" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: “Legal Talk Network - Taking Legal Podcasts to the Next Level” has been published by the American Bar Association. Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway are joined by two-time Emmy Award winner Lu Ann Reeb, Co-founder and President of Legal Talk Network, LLC. To listen to this podcast please click here.
January 20, 2011
Sensei Article “Anatomy of a Law Practice Audit” Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The January/February 2011 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "Anatomy of a Law Practice Audit" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
January 18, 2011
Sensei Article “Anatomy of a Law Practice Audit” Featured in the San Bernardino County Bar Association’s Bulletin
The January 2011 edition of the Bulletin features the article "Anatomy of a Law Practice Audit" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
January 13, 2011
Sensei Article “50 Ways to Do More in Less Time” Featured in the ABA's Student Lawyer
The January 2011 edition of Student Lawyer features the article "50 Ways to Do More in Less Time" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
January 11, 2011
Sensei Article “Data Dumps: The Bane Of E-Discovery” Featured in Michigan Defense Quarterly
The January 2011 edition of Michigan Defense Quarterly features the article "Data Dumps: The Bane Of E-Discovery" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Subscribers can access the article here.
January 6, 2011
Sensei’s Ride the Lightning Blog Posted in New York Prosecutors’ Encyclopedia
Sensei’s Ride the Lightning blog posts are now included in the Prosecutors’ Encyclopedia of the New York Prosecutors Training Institute. Sensei has had the pleasure of lecturing at the Institute and is honored to have blog posts included in the encyclopedia.
January 4, 2011
Sensei’s New Book Makes ABA’s Best Seller List
The 2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide, authored by Sharon Nelson, John Simek and Mike Maschke, has been named to the American Bar Association’s Best Sellers List even before its official publication later this month. The book is currently available for pre-order by clicking here.
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