WebCredenza 2025 Protecting your clients' trade secrets: Masterclass, part 1

Recording available after the original program date, 1/22/2025

This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats.

Day 1

• Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information.
• Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft.
• Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets.

Day 2

• Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws.
• Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace.
• Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies.
• Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.

Note: This material qualifies for self-study credit only. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.