In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, host Lara Quie is joined by Joanne Elieli, Partner at Stephenson Harwood and the firm’s Cyber Lead, for a wide ranging and highly practical conversation on cyber risk, data protection, and what lawyers really need to understand about modern cyber incidents.

Drawing on her extensive experience advising organisations during some of their most critical moments, Joanne takes listeners inside the reality of cyber breaches, from supply chain attacks and ransomware negotiations to AI driven phishing and deepfake fraud. She also shares candid insights into her career journey, her path to partnership, and why authenticity, mentorship, and diversity of thought matter in both law and cybersecurity.

This episode is essential listening for lawyers advising clients on risk, compliance, litigation, or crisis management, as well as those building careers in technology, data, and cyber law.

What You Will Learn:

• How cyber attacks actually unfold in practice, beyond the headlines
• The most common and most dangerous cyber threats facing organisations today
• Why supply chain attacks and business email compromise are on the rise
• How AI and deepfakes are changing the threat landscape for businesses and law firms
• Practical cybersecurity steps that even small businesses and startups must prioritise
• What good cyber readiness really looks like inside an organisation
• Why incident response plans should be tested, reviewed, and legally privileged
• How lawyers add value during cyber crises as trusted, calming advisers
• The role of human behaviour as the weakest and most critical security link

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