12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Cyber Liability & Insurance Coverage in 2026: What Lawyers Must Know Now

Cyber incidents are no longer rare events — they are a routine operational risk for all organizations and professional practices, including law firms. At the same time, cyber insurance policies are tightening, exclusions are expanding, and coverage disputes are becoming more and more common.

Clients increasingly expect their lawyers to help them interpret coverage, respond calmly during incidents, and reduce future exposure — even when cyber risk is not the lawyer’s primary practice area.

Join this session to acquire practical legal tools to support your clients before, during, and after cyber events.

Strengthen your role as a trusted advisor and:

• Decode common cyber insurance terms and exclusions and explain — in plain language — whether coverage is likely to apply.
• Support clients during cyber emergencies, including ransomware, business email compromise, and social-engineering fraud.
• Communicate effectively with insurers, forensic vendors, and breach-response teams to reduce confusion and delays.
• Assist with a structured cyber risk assessment suitable for small businesses, healthcare practices, and professional-services firms.
   

Speakers

Imran Ahmad, Senior Partner, Canadian Head of Technology and Canadian Co-Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP (Montreal, QC & Toronto, ON)
Patrick Bourk,  B.A., LL.B – Vice President – Cyber & Professional Lines Practice Leader, Navacord Insurance Advisors (Toronto, ON)
Erika Carrasco, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP (Calgary, AB)

Moderator:

Avi Sharabi, Partner, Stieber Berlach LLP (Toronto, ON)