IN-PERSON MEETING | H@cked! Experience a Live (Simulated) Cyber Attack
This meeting is being hosted by the Senior Counsel Section.
| Speakers: |
Jade Buchanan, Partner, McCarthy Tetrault
Cael Hibbert, Associate, McCarthy Tetrault |
| Time: |
Monday, March 16, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (PT) |
| 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 |
Jade Buchanan and Cael Hibbert take you through a simulation of a cyber attack, focusing on the role of the legal team. You’ll get to experience what it’s like to give real-time legal advice on breach reporting, privilege, risk mitigation, confidentiality and more.
Speaker Bios
Jade Buchanan brings a unique public sector focus with extensive experience advising on British Columbia’s public sector privacy legislation (the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) for public bodies and their service providers. He has also led the negotiation of public sector technology contracts and outsourcing and understands the unique privacy, cybersecurity and commercial needs of the public sector. Jade has privacy and data protection rankings with Chambers and Lexpert and is a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star.
Cael Hibbert is an associate in McCarthy Tétrault’s Cyber/Data group. His practice focuses on privacy and data protection, including advising clients on privacy compliance, data handling and governance, and preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents. He holds a certificate in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast 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.
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