Jackson Lewis P.C. Releases Updated ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit

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The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has collaborated with Jackson Lewis P.C. to release the second edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers, offering refreshed insights and practical resources to help in-house lawyers safeguard their organizations against evolving cyber risks. With the rise of artificial intelligence and sophisticated data breaches, in-house legal teams face heightened expectations to lead their companies' digital security efforts. The updated toolkit includes additional checklists and thought pieces to help in-house attorneys address cyber risks and respond to incidents, including checklists on managing cybersecurity risk, protecting attorney-client privilege, and informing the board of directors of cybersecurity risks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The second edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers was developed in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Jackson Lewis P.C.
  • The updated toolkit includes refreshed insights, expanded checklists, and practical resources to help in-house lawyers safeguard their organizations against rapidly evolving cyber risks.
  • The toolkit addresses AI-related risks, strengthening breach response plans, and other critical topics for in-house lawyers.
  • The Growing Cyber Risks from AI -- and How Organizations Can Fight Back checklist helps organizations understand the risks and develop strategies to combat them.
  • Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege During Cyber Risk Assessments and Breach Responses provides guidance on maintaining confidentiality and upholding attorney-client privilege during cybersecurity incidents.
  • Tips for Informing the Board of Directors of Cybersecurity Risks helps in-house lawyers communicate effectively with the board of directors on cybersecurity risks and strategies.
  • Updates to the existing seven checklists in the first edition toolkit provide in-house lawyers with a comprehensive resource for managing cybersecurity risks.
  • Managing cybersecurity risk is one of the most critical responsibilities in-house counsel have to safeguard their organizations.
  • The toolkit reflects the latest challenges and opportunities facing in-house lawyers, from addressing AI-related risks to strengthening breach response plans.

Statistical Context:

  • The first edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit was developed in collaboration with ACC and Jackson Lewis P.C.
  • The toolkit includes seven checklists in the first edition, with updates to six of them in the second edition.
  • 2025: The year the second edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit was released.
  • The toolkit has been developed in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Jackson Lewis P.C.
  • Jackson Lewis is a proud sponsor of the Employment and Labor Law Network.

Sources:

  • (Jackson Lewis P.C. press release announcing the release of the second edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers)
  • Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
  • Joseph J. Lazzarotti, co-leader of the Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity group and co-leader of the Artificial Intelligence and Automation group
  • Damon W. Silver, co-leader of the Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity group
  • Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO