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| Sensei Enterprises often finds itself in the news. In addition to various awards and certifications Sensei team members have earned, the company's principals are often sought out as resources by both print and radio journalists, and have been interviewed many times.
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July 29, 2010
Sensei President Quoted in TIME Magazine
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. was quoted in the August 2nd edition TIME magazine article describing how parents can protect their children from sexual predators using a cell phone monitoring service program called My Mobile Watchdog (MMWD). She said in the TIME article “MMWD has a very good upside, but it has a downside: the kid is going to hate it.” To read the full article please click here. (subscription required)
July 27, 2010
Sensei Principals Interviewed for the Law Biz Blog Podcast by Ed Poll
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek were interviewed for the Law Biz Blog Podcast by Ed Poll to discuss social media and how lawyers can most effectively use this new channel of distribution to communicate their expertise to potential clients. To listen to the podcast click here.
July 22, 2010
Sensei Article “Top Security Tips for Your Law Practice” Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The July/August 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "Top Security Tips for Your Law Practice" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to read the complete article.
July 20, 2010
Sensei President’s Podcast "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 33rd Edition: Virtual Lawyering Goes Mainstream" Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: “Virtual Lawyering Goes Mainstream” has been published by the American Bar Association. Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway discuss how VLOs (virtual law offices) have gone mainstream. To listen to this podcast please click here.
July 15, 2010
Sensei President Listed as One of the Top 100 Computer Forensics Twitterers
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. is featured on Forensic Focus.com as one of the top 100 computer forensics twitterers to follow. Sharon’s Twitter address is @sharonnelsonesq if you’d like to follow her on Twitter.
July 13, 2010
Sensei Principal Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Article About Seeking Tougher UPL Laws
On June 16th, President of Sensei Enterprises, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. was quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly about the bar’s Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (which she chairs) and how is seeking tougher penalties for UPL. She notes that UPL causes serious harm to the public and that the committee expects to publish a proposal for comment so that the VSB Council can consider it at its October meeting. Click here to read the full article on the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog.
July 8, 2010
Sensei Enterprises Social Media – Assessment, Risks and Techniques (SM-ART) Case Study Featured on Metropolitan Corporate Counsel.com
On July 5th, Metropolitan Corporate Counsel.com published an article which highlighted a case study done by Sensei Enterprises (in conjunction with its SM-ART offering with Applied Discovery) regarding employee usage of social media within a corporation. The study highlighted risks for the corporation, a plan to analyze what employees are doing on social media sites, and recommendations to minimize the risks associated with these sites. To read the full case study click here.
July 6, 2010
Sensei Principals Debut New Digital Detectives Podcast on Legal Talk Network
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek debuted a new monthly podcast entitled Digital Detectives on Legal Talk Network sponsored by Applied Discovery. The first podcast takes a look at recent data breaches, data breach notification laws, how to prevent and respond to data breaches and how data breaches may be affected by SaaS/cloud computing. To be directed to the podcast, click here.
July 1, 2010
Sensei Vice President to Present American Bar Association Seminar
On July 15th, Sensei Vice President John W. Simek will present a seminar for the American Bar Association in Chicago, Illinois. This panel presentation will highlight e-discovery in small cases.
June 29, 2010
Sensei Principals Interviewed By The Posse List.com About Sensei’s and Applied Discovery’s New Social Media Offering
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek were interviewed by Valerie Pelton, Co-Founder of The Posse List, to discuss SM-ART (Social Media Assessment, Risks, and Techniques), Sensei’s new social media service, offered in conjunction with Applied Discovery. The article notes ways to monitor social media, risks associated with it, and much more. To read the article in full click here.
June 24, 2010
Sensei President Quoted on Law360.com About Inadequate Data Security in Law Firms
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. was quoted recently on Law360.com describing how law firms want top notch computers and software, but tend to forget about security, leaving their law firms vulnerable to cyber attacks. She also notes that law firms often forget about protecting their mobile devices such as laptops and smartphones. To read the full article click here.
June 22, 2010
Sensei President’s Podcast "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology 32nd Edition: Surviving the Law Practice Shark Tank – the Top 6 Mistakes That Can Kill You in Your Practice" Is Now Available Online
The latest podcast by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Jim Calloway, the Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program, is now available to online. Jim and Sharon welcome long-time friend and colleague Nerino Petro to their podcast to discuss some of the worst mistakes lawyers can make and how to avoid them. To listen to the podcast click here.
June 17, 2010
Sensei Enterprises and Applied Discovery Ahead of the Curve On Social Media Says eDiscovery Journal
The June 3rd blog of eDiscovery Journal notes that Sensei Enterprises and Applied Discovery stay ahead of the curve with their new SM-ART service. SM-ART, which stands for Social Media – Assessment, Risks, and Techniques, is a new social media consulting service designed to assist clients in the assessment and limitation of corporate social media risk. To read the article in full click here.
June 15, 2010
Sensei Principals Sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Abused and Neglected Children
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek were recently sworn in by Fairfax Juvenile and District Relations Court Judge Helen Leiner as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children. CASA is a program that trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children whose families have been cited for abuse and neglect by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The CASAs “speak for the child” and are “the eyes and ears of the judge” who talk to everyone involved in a child’s case and write a report for the judge with recommendations. To read more about CASA click here.
June 10, 2010
Sensei Principals Receive Fairfax Bar Association’s 2010 President’s Award
On June 9th, 2010 Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek received the 2010 President’s Award for their dedication and outstanding service to the Fairfax Bar Association.
June 8, 2010
Sensei Enterprises Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
Sensei Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status recognizing Sensei’s expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive benefits that can be passed through to our clients in a way that helps their businesses grow as well as provides Sensei with adequate training, support, and allows us to have a competitive advantage over our peers in the industry. To learn more about how this can help you, please contact our IT department at 703.359.0700.
June 3, 2010
Sensei Enterprises and Applied Discovery Introduce Social Media Consulting Service
Sensei Enterprises and Applied Discovery announced today that they have partnered to offer a new social media consulting service designed to assist clients in the assessment and limitation of corporate social media risk. This new Social Media–Assessment, Risks, and Techniques (SM-ART) service is customized by client to address the client’s specific needs, including monitoring and graphing social media activity, interviewing key players, discussing social media legal, compliance and e-discovery concerns with company representatives, developing a social media policy, training employees on the responsible and prudent use of social media, and much more. To read today’s press release click here.
June 1, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly
The May 31st, 2010 issue of Virginia Lawyers Weekly quoted Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek citing their recommendations for cleaning up a computer’s hard drive. To read the full article click here.
May 27, 2010
Sensei Article About How to Find a Good SEO Company Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The May/June 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "Making Your Web Site Visible: How to Find a Good SEO Company" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to view the complete article.
May 25, 2010
Sensei Article “Lawyers ‘Step in It’ Through Social Media Incompetence” Published On Slaw.ca
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek have authored an article entitled “Lawyers ‘Step in It’ Through Social Media Incompetence”. The article is featured on Slaw.ca, Canada's leading legal blog. The article discusses the positive uses lawyers make of social media - and some of the ethical sandtraps lawyers need to keep in mind. To read the article click here.
May 20, 2010
New Edition of The Digital Edge Published by ABA
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: “Alternative Fee Arrangements: Is it Finally Time?” has been published by the American Bar Association. Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway talk about the billable hour, its role in so many firms, and creative alternatives to the billable hour. To listen to this podcast please click here.
May 18, 2010
Sensei Principals to Present to New York Prosecutors Training Institute
On August 10th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will present two seminars to the New York Prosecutors Training Institute in Syracuse, New York. Their presentations will cover ethics and e-discovery as well as ethics in the electronic era.
May 13, 2010
Sensei Principals to Address Sands Anderson
On June 10th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will address Sands Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Their presentations will cover the practical side of e-discovery as well as ethics and e-discovery.
May 11, 2010
Sensei Writings To Be Featured In ABA Book “Smart Soloing: How To Build Your Practice”
In May, the American Bar Association will publish the book “Smart Soloing: How To Build Your Practice” which will feature ABA articles and book chapters. Included in the book will be portions of the book entitled “How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times,” co-authored by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson.
May 6, 2010
Sensei Article “Do It Yourself ESI Collection” Published On MyLegal.com
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President of Aphelion Legal Solutions Aaron P. Lawlor have authored an article entitled “Do It Yourself ESI Collection – Risky Business for Clients and Counsel”. The article is featured on MyLegal.com. The authors explain how risky it is for lawyers to collect data without having expert knowledge in the world of e-discovery. They also note that it may be less expensive to use an expert in EDD compared to doing it yourself and that using such research without the expertise of an EDD expert can damage your case. To read the article click here.
May 4, 2010
Sensei Principals to Address Pennsylvania Bar Institute
On May 13th, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will address the Pennsylvania Bar Institute in Philadelphia. Their presentations will cover computer forensics techniques and tools, cell phone forensics, e-mail forensics and what the courts have said about computer forensics.
April 29, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Lawyers USA Online On Challenges of E-Discovery
On April 16th, LawyersUSA Online quoted Sensei principals President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek on the challenges of e-discovery for solos and small law firms. The article may be found here. (subscription required)
April 27, 2010
Sensei President Notes In Blog: Copiers May Contain Your Valuable Data
The April 22nd edition of Virginia Lawyers Weekly Daily Alert noted that Sensei's President, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. had blogged about the danger of ditching a copier without making sure that it carries no law firm or company data. The original Ride the Lightning post on this issue may be found here.
April 22, 2010
New Edition of The Digital Edge Published by ABA
The latest edition of The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology has been published by the American Bar Association. Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and the Oklahoma Bar’s Law Practice Management Advisor Jim Calloway discuss the hugely successful ABA TECHSHOW 2010 in this podcast, which may be found here.
April 20, 2010
Sensei Principals Roll the Dice (and Speak) in Las Vegas for the ABA
On April 29th, Sensei principals Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek will be speaking for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section in Las Vegas. Their two presentations will be “Solo/Small Firm Technology from Soup to Nuts” and “The Legal Implications of Social Networking.” Further information may be found here.
April 15, 2010
Sensei Principals to Address Richmond Women in E-Discovery Group
On April 22nd, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will address the Richmond chapter of Women in E-Discovery. Their presentation will cover e-discovery best practices, cost containment and mistakes to avoid.
April 13, 2010
Sensei President and Vice President Quoted in Reuters Legal Current Blog
Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, President and Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., were quoted in Reuters Legal Current blog on April 2nd. The blog cited snippets from their ABA TECHSHOW session, “Tales from the Trenches of Computer Forensics and E-Discovery – and Lessons Learned.” To read the full article click here.
April 8, 2010
Sensei President’s Blog on E-Discovery in Social Networks Featured in DFI E-Newsletter
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. blog is featured in the DFI Newsletter and explains the popularity of Facebook and how important it is for attorneys, and those involved in e-discovery, to gather evidence from social networks. To read the full article click here.
April 6, 2010
Sensei V.P. Quoted in Wisconsin Law Journal
John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., was quoted in a Wisconsin Law Journal article describing how important social media is in e-discovery and how it can be recovered and used in court; even if it is deleted. To read the full article click here.
April 1, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in ABA Journal Blog
A March 27th blog post quotes Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek about the difficulty of retrieving data in e-discovery and the hassle it creates for attorneys in small cases. To read the blog click here.
March 31, 2010
YourABA Interviews Sensei Principals About Legal Tech
The March 2010 edition of YourABA features an interview with Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, focused on their new book, The Solo and Small Firm Technology Guide, now available at the ABA web store. Topics covered include smartphones, netbooks, Macs in law offices, upgrading to Windows 7 and social networking. To read the interview, click here.
March 30, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in ABA Journal Blog
The ABA Journal Blog reported that Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek discussed, at the ABA Techshow in Chicago, how e-discovery can bring too much information in a presentation entitled "Tales from the Trenches of Computer Forensics and E-Discovery -- and Lessons Learned." To read the blog click here.
March 24, 2010
Sensei Sponsors Fairfax Law Foundation’s Run for Justice
Sensei Enterprises is a sponsor of the Fairfax Law Foundation’s First Annual Run for Justice, to be held in Tysons Corner on May 2nd. The proceeds from the run will go to the Foundation to help provide legal services to the poor and education about our legal system to students. For more information or to register, click here.
March 22, 2010
Sensei Principals to Speak at ABA TECHSHOW
Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek will speak at a total of five educational sessions at the ABA TECHSHOW March 25-27, in Chicago. For information about the conference, or to register, please visit www.techshow.com.
March 17, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Oregon Law Practice Management
The March 8, 2010 posting of Oregon Law Practice Management quotes Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek and their recommendations for secure mobile computing. You can read the full article here.
March 16, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Mr. Business Golf Blog
In the March 8th edition of the Mr. Business Golf Blog, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek are quoted as saying that attorneys wanting to keep their data secure should not use an iPhone. They state that security for the iPhone was an afterthought for a phone originally designed for consumers rather than businesses. You can view the article here.
March 11, 2010
Sensei Article Featured in March Bulletin of the Bar Association of Erie County
The March Bulletin of the Bar Association of Erie County contains a reprint of Sensei’s article: "Get Unwired or Come Unglued." For tips on controlling your wired life as a lawyer, you can read the article here.
March 9, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in ABA Journal on iPhone Insecurity
In the March edition of the ABA Journal, Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek are quoted with respect to the security flaws in Apple’s iPhone. Ian Monroe’s article notes that some law firms have banned the iPhone and details the security flaws that Nelson and Simek have identified. You can view the article here.
March 4, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Your ABA Metadata Article
Sensei President and Vice President, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, were quoted in the February 2010 issue of Your ABA on the subject of metadata. That noted that converting documents to PDF removes most but not all metadata. They recommend Payne Consulting’s Metadata Assistant for complete metadata removal for solo and small law firms. To view the article, click here.
March 2, 2010
Sensei Principals to Present to the NABCA
On March 9, Sensei principals Sharon Nelson and John Simek will present a seminar entitled "Dancing in the Minefield: Ethics and E-Discovery" to the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association in Alexandria, VA. To learn more about the seminar, click here.
February 25, 2010
Sensei VP Quoted in E-Discovery Article in Law Technology News
In an article entitled Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny-Weeny E-Discovery posted in the Law Technology News section of law.com, Jason Krause quotes Sensei Vice President John W. Simek about the need for e-discovery expertise in small firms. To read the entire article, click here.
February 23, 2010
2010 Legal Technology Guide Featured In The ABA Book Briefs Podcast Series
As part of The ABA Book Briefs Podcast, a series of audio interviews, discussions and readings from ABA Books, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, Sensei’s President and Vice President, discuss their recently released book, The 2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple. To hear the podcast, click here.
February 18, 2010
Sensei Article About Technology Addiction Featured in the ABA's Law Practice Magazine
The January/February 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article "Fighting Back Against Technology Addition" co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. Click here to view the complete article.
February 16, 2010
Alabama State Bar News Site Recommends 2010 Solo and Small Firm Technology Guide
The February 11, 2010 posting on The Last Word, the Alabama State Bar site featuring "news of interest" to bar members, recommends the book The 2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple by Sensei principals Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, President and Vice President, and Michael Maschke, Sensei's Director of Computer Forensics. To read the complete article, entitled Tech Picks: Hot Off the Press!, click here.
February 12, 2010
Sensei Principals Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly
About Securing Mobile Devices
Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, President and Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., were quoted in a commentary published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly concerning how important it is for lawyers to protect the data they carry on mobile devices, and methods they could use to keep that data safe. To read the article, click here.
February 4, 2010
Regent University Law Review Publishes Social Networking Article by Sensei Principals
The January 2010 Issue of the Regent University Law Review features an article by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, along with Sensei paralegal Jason Foltin. To read the complete article, entitled The Legal Implications of Social Networking, click here.
February 2, 2010
ABA Releases 2010 Legal Technology Guide Written by Sensei Principals
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently released The 2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple, written by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, President and Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., in collaboration with Michael Maschke, Sensei's Director of Computer Forensics. The third edition of this annual guide offers the latest information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smart phones, and anything a single lawyer or a small law office might need. To learn more, click here.
January 28, 2010
Sensei Principals Interviewed As Part Of InsideLegal's Thought Leader Spotlight Series
Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, were interviewed as part of InsideLegal's "In Their Own Words" Legal Thought Leaders Spotlight series. To read the interview, click here.
January 26, 2010
FBA Adds Three New Dates for Sensei High Tech Courtroom Training Seminars
The Fairfax Bar Association has added three new dates for the Sensei-hosted CLE seminar entitled Technology in Fairfax Courtrooms: Come Kick Our Tires! The seminar takes place in one of Fairfax County's high-tech courtrooms, explaining what capabilities are available and how an attorney can best take advantage of the opportunities presented by the new technology. The new dates are April 13, May 18, and June 9, 2010.
January 21, 2010
Sensei Enterprises to Present Computer Forensics CLE Seminar to Venable LLP
On February, 2010, Sensei Enterprises will present a seminar to Venable LLP in their Washington D.C. office. The seminar, entitled "Computer Forensics: Sherlock Holmes Goes Digital," will be delivered by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, and will be eligible for CLE credit in Virginia.
January 19, 2010
Sensei Vice President Quoted in Slaw, Among Canada’s Most Noted Legal Blogs
In his January 7, 2010 blog entry on slaw.ca, David Bilinsky, Practice Management Advisor for the Law Society of British Columbia, quotes John W. Simek, Sensei’s Vice President, about secure online storage of client documents. To read the complete blog entry, click here.
January 14, 2010
Sensei and Capture Discovery to Present CLE Seminar to Hogan & Hartson
On January 26, 2010, Capture Discovery and Sensei Enterprises will present a seminar to Hogan & Hartson on Computer Forensics and Data Collection entitled "Computer Forensics: Sherlock Holmes Goes Digital." The presentation will be delivered by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, and will be eligible for CLE credit in Virginia.
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July/August 2010
 | The July/August 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article “"Top Security Tips for Your Law Practice" ” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. |
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May/June 2010
 | The May/June 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article “"Making Your Web Site Visible: How to Find a Good SEO Company" ” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. |
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March/April 2010
 | The March/April 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article “Ways to Power Your Practice: A Few of Our New Top Picks” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. |
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January-February 2010
 | The January/February 2010 edition of Law Practice Magazine features the article “Fighting Back Against Technology Addition” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. |
 “Does your work-life balance seem out of kilter? All kinds of factors could be involved, of course. However, is it possible technology could be the primary culprit in your distress?"
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January 2010
| The January 2010 issue of the Regent University Law Review features the article “The Legal Implications of Social Networking” by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, along with Sensei paralegal Jason Foltin. |
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January 2010
 | The January 2010 edition of Tulsa Lawyer features the article “Big Time Blunders: Mistakes in Managing IT” co-authored by Sharon Nelson and John Simek. |
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