SPEAKING
“The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.”
Proverbs 24:5
In line with our mission of empowering others through the pursuit of justice, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge with others. We believe that having the information and wisdom to make educated decisions is a deterrent to injustice. That’s why we frequently share our insights in speaking engagements and training sessions.
Learn more about topics we frequently speak about and our past speaking engagements. Contact us about arranging for a member of our team to speak to your organization.
Popular Speaking Topics
- Social media law - employee discipline, legal ethics of social media use, social media recruiting
- Cybersecurity - data breach incidents, cyber insurance, BYOD, cloud security
- Ediscovery - preservation and collection of ediscovery, ethical issues
- Privacy law - personal privacy, data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA
- Defamation - libel and slander, defamation claims, Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act
- Water law - Hawaii's system of water rights, proceedings before the Commission on Water Resource Management
- Administrative law - contested cases, administrative appeals
- Healthcare law - anti-fraud laws, HIPAA
Upcoming Presentations
- Data Privacy & Compliance 11.14.19
Elijah Yip will be speaking to the American Marketing Association of Hawaii about data privacy and compliance for marketing and advertising professionals. In particular, the session will cover the new California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)
- Cyberethics: What Lawyers Need to Know About Social Media, Cybersecurity, and Legal Ethics 11.08.19
Elijah Yip will be presenting a CLE seminar to the Kauai Bar Association about ethical issues for attorneys related to social media and cybersecurity.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Data Privacy & Compliance 11.14.19
Elijah Yip will be speaking to the American Marketing Association of Hawaii about data privacy and compliance for marketing and advertising professionals. In particular, the session will cover the new California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)
- Cyberethics: What Lawyers Need to Know About Social Media, Cybersecurity, and Legal Ethics 11.08.19
Elijah Yip will be presenting a CLE seminar to the Kauai Bar Association about ethical issues for attorneys related to social media and cybersecurity
- Legal Needs and Wants of Entrepreneurs - Hawaii Freelancers Network 02.21.19
Dean Wang spoke to the Hawaii Freelancers Network about the requirements for a small business to be compliant with the law and to avoid major legal risks. Dean also shared tips for minimizing legal risks and protect a business as a going concern.
- Panel discussion on GDPR - INTERFACE Conference 09.20.18
Elijah Yip was part of a panel at the INTERFACE conference that presented on GDPR requirements and discussed best practices for compliance. INTERFACE is an annual conference covering topics on IT Infrastructure, BC/DR, IT Security, and Enterprise Communications.
- Social media for employers - IIA/ISACA 09.18.18
Elijah Yip spoke about social media law for employers at the September luncheon of the Hawaii chapters of the Institute of Internal Auditors Association and ISACA.
- Technically Legal: Managing Legal Risks in a Digital World - Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association 10.17.17
Elijah Yip taught a continuing education class on legal risks related to digital technology, including social media, BYOD, and cybersecurity.
- Social media ethics for attorneys - Hawaii State Bar Association 07.28.17
Elijah Yip presented on ethical issues affecting attorneys in the use of social media.
- Cybersecurity - Cades Corporate Counsel Series 01.25.17
Elijah Yip discussed legal ramifications of cybersecurity breaches in a corporate environment and risk management strategies.
- Navigating Security Issues in a Cloud Environment - American Intellectual Property Law Association (Mid-Winter Institute) 02.03.17
Elijah Yip participated in a panel addressing data security issues in cloud environments with a particular emphasis on intellectual property assets.
- Survey of Hawaii Supreme Court Law: Public Trust Doctrine, Contested Cases, Constitutional Claims - Hawaii Water Law Seminar 07.21.16
Elijah Yip chaired the 2016 Hawaii Law Seminar and gave a presentation on recent Hawaii Supreme Court cases on the public trust doctrine, contested cases, and constitutionally-based environmental claims.