Disaster Recovery Planning for In-House Counsel: Essential Strategies and Case Studies

Disaster Recovery Planning for In-House Counsel: Essential Strategies and Case Studies

CLE Lunch and Learn

presented by

Phelps Dunbar

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

11:00 am - 1:30 pm  *11:00 am - Networking and lunch; 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Presentation

In an era where unforeseen events can disrupt business operations, having a robust disaster recovery plan is crucial for in-house counsel. This presentation will delve into the critical components of an effective disaster recovery plan, including compliance, data protection and recovery, communications, continuity of operations, vendor management, insurance, and training and updating protocols. Attendees will gain insights from case studies illustrating both successful and flawed disaster recovery executions by companies, providing valuable lessons and best practices.

 Key Topics Covered:

1.         Compliance: Understanding the regulatory requirements that must be integrated into disaster recovery planning.

2.         Data Protection and Recovery: Strategies for safeguarding and restoring critical business data during a disaster.

3.         Communications: Developing effective communication plans to ensure clarity and coordination during disruptions.

4.         Continuity of Operations: Maintaining business functions and minimizing downtime through strategic planning.

5.         Vendor Management: Ensuring third-party vendors are aligned with your disaster recovery objectives.

6.         Insurance: Evaluating and leveraging insurance options to mitigate financial risks associated with disasters.

7.         Training and Updating: Implementing regular training and updates to keep the disaster recovery plan current and effective.

Location:

North Caroling Museum of Art

2110 Blue Ridge Rd.

Raleigh, NC 27607

(SECU Auditorium & Education Lobby located on level A in the North Carolina Museum of Art East Building)

CLE:
Approval applied for 1.5 hours of NC general CLE. 

Cost:
No cost for students, full-time law school faculty and staff, and RTAC-ACC members and their non-lawyer colleagues. $50 for ACC-eligible non-members.  By credit card, send payment to rtac@acc.com through PayPal.  You must have your own PayPal account to pay through PayPal.

Featured Speakers:

Jonathan Hall – Partner, Phelps

Drew Patty – Partner, Phelps

Robert McLean – General Counsel, Enpro Industries

Julie Song​ - SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Advance Auto Parts

REGISTER HERE

If you need to cancel your registration, please email Elizabeth Bordelon  Elizabeth.Bordelon@phelps.com