Sponsor Week - Preparing for the Unexpected: Disaster Recovery and Succession Planning for Lawyers

This program is part of Sponsor Week 2026.
 

This program explores disaster preparedness, succession planning, and practice continuity strategies. Participants will learn to identify operational risks, develop response plans, implement succession arrangements, and satisfy professional responsibility obligations during emergencies, disability, retirement, or death.

Participants will learn how to:

• Develop a law firm disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Identify ethical risks arising from sudden attorney incapacity or absence.
• Create effective succession and transition plans for solo and small firm practices.
• Protect client files, trust accounts, and confidential information during disruptions.
• Implement practical procedures to ensure uninterrupted client service.

Speaker

Todd C. Scott
VP Risk Management 
Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company

CLE Credits
1.0 Standard CLE Credit | Event Code: 550353

Registration Deadline
July 19, 2026. To register after that time, email the program manager.

• Remote instructions are included in the registration confirmation email.
• Remote instructions will also be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Accommodations
We are committed to making this event accessible. To request reasonable accommodations, please notify the program manager at least 72 hours before the event.

Refunds
Requests must be received in writing before noon on the registration deadline to be eligible for a refund.

Consent to Recording and Use of Likeness
By attending, participating in, or being present at any MSBA, HCBA, or RCBA program or event, whether in person or virtual, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded. MSBA, HCBA, and RCBA may use your name, image, likeness, and voice for promotional, educational, and organizational purposes, including on demand programming and other media. If you have concerns about being recorded, please contact the program manager before participating. We may not be able to accommodate all requests.