This session provides an overview of how the evolving information environment impacts the legal community, and more importantly, how it can bolster your case. With a background in national security, from the Intelligence Community to Army Special Operations Forces, and a legal degree, our speaker will share the nuances of publicly available information and commercially sourced data, as well as how this information is collected and analyzed. Blending intelligence tradecraft with legal analysis, key takeaways include:

• Terminology associated with open-source intelligence
• Familiarization with data sources and collection methods
• Understanding the risks associate with collection
• Information trends, including AI
• Exploring the Surface, Deep and Dark Web
• Knowing when and how to apply open-source intelligence to benefit your case

Presenter

Shafi Saiduddin, Esq., CEO, Legalis Intelligence Advisor

With over 30 years of national security experience shaped by an Army Special Operations Forces and Intelligence Community background, Shafi Saiduddin retired from the Army and launched Legalis Intelligence Advisors, an intelligence and litigation consulting firm. With an active law degree of his own, Shafi understands what is required in high-stakes business deals and legal matters and focuses on the facts so clients can focus on the law.

Comprised of highly-skilled advisors and strategists, Legalis Intelligence Advisors serves as an extension of your legal team by provideing comprehensive intelligence and litigation consulting from a 360-degree perspective. Legalis helps clients understand and play all three sides—their side, the opposing counsel side, and the third side. A multidisciplinary perspective and unique comfort level working in the complex allows Legalis to play the devil’s advocate and anticipate the enemy’s perspective. Being able to dig below the surface, uncover facts, and identify surprises brings a deeper context to each case, removes obstacles and helps clients form a compelling argument.

1.0 CLE Hours 

This CLE will be held on Zoom. Login to the website and click the "Register" button to register. You will receive a confirmation email from the Columbus Bar AND an email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.