IN-PERSON MEETING | Protecting Lawyers from Cyber Fraud: The Importance of Verification to Avoid Costly Mistakes
This meeting is being hosted by the Wills & Trusts - Okanagan Section.
| Speakers: |
Maryanne Prohl, Director of Risk Management, Lawyers Indemnity Fund |
| Time: |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (PT)
Please arrive promptly at 5:30pm to order your food. Substantive law portion will take place from 6pm-7pm. |
| Location: |
Curious Cafe (Norcino Room), 1423 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2A3 |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Maryanne Prohl addresses an increasingly critical issue facing legal professionals today: how to protect themselves from cyber fraud. Maryanne explores the growing risks that lawyers face, particularly in areas like estate law and real estate, where hackers are targeting email accounts to manipulate transaction details and mislead lawyers into transferring funds to fraudsters. She also outlines essential protocols that can help prevent these costly mistakes, including the significant 35% deductible that lawyers may have to cover if they fall victim to such scams. This presentation helps us understand how to mitigate these risks and also provides valuable guidance on safeguarding against cyber fraud in the first place.
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This meeting is for lawyers, judges, articling students & law students only.
If you are a non-lawyer working in a field related to this meeting, please contact sections@cbabc.org to request attendance. Attendance is granted to non-lawyers on a case by case basis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please add any accommodation requests you have to the notes of your registration. Wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral washrooms, and allergies will be accommodated based on venue availability.
We welcome suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities. Please contact if you have any questions or recommendations.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Remote attendance is available for this event. Please see the registration page here.
