Trick or Treating, Cyber Villains, and Coffee: My Time on Counsel Brew

I recently had the pleasure of joining Shereen El Domeiri and Nicola Hobeiche on their fantastic podcast, Counsel Brew, for Episode 36: “Trick or Treat – Shawn Tuma.” Let me tell you—it was an absolute blast! From the moment we hit record, it felt like catching up with old friends over a strong French roast. …

The Importance of GC+CISO Relationships in Cybersecurity (a New Project)

In early June 2024, my friend David Malicoat graciously invited me to be a guest on The Professional CISO Show and, while I was incredibly honored, I was a bit hesitant as well. I had just begun working on a concept (partially inspired by my friend Dena DeNooyer Stroh, most immediately, but also by my …

Counseling Clients on Managing the Risks of Artificial Intelligence – Texas Bar Journal

I would like to say a big ole Texas-sized “Thank You” to the Texas Bar Journal for publishing Legal Reasoning: Counseling Clients on Managing the Risks of Artificial Intelligence, in the May 2024 issue of the Journal. I wrote this article along with my colleague Kristen Petry, whose work was invaluable in the preparation of …

Shawn Tuma Elected as Chair of TX State Bar Computer & Technology Section

Spencer Fane attorney Shawn Tuma was recently named as Chair of the Texas Bar Association Computer and Technology Section. As Chair, Shawn will help — Read on http://www.spencerfane.com/shawn-tuma-elected-as-chair-of-tx-state-bar-computer-technology-section/

“Thank You” to 2 Legal Leaders that I Respect

There are many ways to honor someone. For me, one of the greatest privileges is knowing that others have found some value or usefulness in my work, especially by referencing it to others. What is unfortunate, however, is when you did not learn about it for quite some time and realize you never properly thanked …

D CEO Magazine: Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Law Firms

Many thanks to attorney and legal scholar extraordinaire John G. Browning (@therealjohnbrow) for quoting Shawn Tuma in his article in this month’s D CEO magazine: Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Law Firms. Please read the full article to hear Tuma’s advice to John’s questions of why law firms often have poor(er) cybersecurity and what law firms can …

DFW Cybersecurity Attorney Shawn Tuma Named to D Magazine’s 2016 Best Lawyers List

Shawn Tuma, Cybersecurity & Data Protection Partner at Scheef & Stone, L.L.P., has earned selection to D Magazine’s 2016 listing of the Best Lawyers in Dallas based on his expertise in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection where he was one of only eleven lawyers selected for the Digital Information Law category. Here is Shawn’s individual listing. Shawn was also named …

How Scheef & Stone’s clients can benefit from Mackrell International

Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is proud to be a member of Mackrell International. This video offers a short explanation of how Mackrell International works and how it can benefit our clients worldwide.

Texas Super Lawyers Honors Shawn Tuma

Texas Super Lawyers recognized Shawn Tuma as one of the top Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys in Texas for 2015. Mr. Tuma’s integrity, intensity, and drive for excellence have helped him become a nationally recognized thought-leader in cybersecurity, computer fraud, and information law. In addition to being recognized by Texas Super Lawyers, Mr. Tuma was recently honored by being named …