Course Overview
This 5-hour course is designed to equip lawyers with essential knowledge and skills for managing digital evidence. The course focuses on the legal framework, best practices, and real-world applications of digital evidence in various legal scenarios.
Learning Outcomes:
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By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of digital evidence and its legal implications.
- Be familiar with best practices for preserving and managing digital evidence.
- Gain insights into applying digital evidence in real-world legal cases.
- Develop confidence in collaborating with forensic experts and presenting evidence effectively in court.
Structure and Schedule
1. Introduction to Digital Evidence
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Objective: Provide a foundational understanding of digital evidence and its importance in legal practice.
- Topics:
- What is digital evidence?
- Key challenges in preserving and presenting digital evidence.
- Overview of the lawyer’s role in the digital evidence lifecycle.
2. Legal Framework for Digital Evidence
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Objective: Familiarize participants with the legal context surrounding the use of digital evidence.
- Topics:
- Cybercrime and digital evidence in civil and criminal cases.
- Chain of custody: Maintaining integrity and admissibility.
- Applicable laws and international standards.
- Understanding data privacy and ethical considerations.
3. Tools and Techniques for Digital Evidence Preservation
- Duration: 1 hour
- Objective: Introduce practical tools and techniques for preserving and managing digital evidence.
- Topics:
- Basic tools for evidence extraction (e.g., mobile devices, storage media).
- Identifying and securing relevant digital data.
- Documenting and safeguarding evidence for legal proceedings.
4. Real-Life Case Studies
- Duration: 1 hour
- Objective: Apply learned concepts to real-world cases and analyze practical implications.
- Topics:
- Case study 1: Cybercrime and fraud investigation.
- Case study 2: Civil disputes involving digital communications.
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them in legal contexts.
5. Interactive Workshop and Q&A
- Duration: 1 hour
- Objective: Enhance understanding through interactive problem-solving and open discussions.
- Activities:
- Workshop: Simulate a chain of custody scenario for a digital device.
- Group discussions on key challenges in digital evidence management.
- Open Q&A session to address participant-specific queries.
Facilitators
Diego Bermudez Golinelli
Forensic IT expert with 12+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, digital evidence, and organizational protection against cyber threats.
Martin Maldjian
Consultant with 14+ years’ experience in business optimization, technology and process improvement across management, IT, and supply chain efficiency.