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ABA TECHSHOW: Defining Your Future in the Practice of Law

As Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2012, I am encourging lawyers and law firm staff to attend this year's conference. I wrote about ABA TECHSHOW here in my blog several weeks ago, and yesterday I wrote a guest post for the ABA TECHSHOW blog that explains more of my thinking that lawyers must pay attention to changing technology. No, not just about the latest laptop or SmartPhone, but the use of technology to redefine the delivery of legal services. Important changes that are currently taking place in the legal marketplace.

But don't just believe me. Read those who continue to influence my thinking: Jim Calloway's recent article on the future of law practice, market forces as reported by Richard Granat, and the writings of Richard Susskind, among others.

The legal profession is changing. And the best place to learn about those changes is ABA TECHSHOW 2012.

Join me in Chicago on March 29-31 to learn more and take action. It will be an investment of your time and money that I am positive you will not regret.

What is ABA TECHSHOW?

    For more than 25 years, ABA TECHSHOW has been the premier national conference for lawyers to share and learn about current and emerging technology for the legal profession.

    ABA TECHSHOW 2012 (March 29-31 in Chicago) comes at an important juncture in time where the confluence of societal, economic and technology trends are changing how we practice law and deliver legal services. Now, more than ever, ABA TECHSHOW 2012 is about your future in the legal profession.

    Although computer technology has been in law offices for over 30 years, it has finally achieved a tipping point. Lawyers now have more technology tools at their disposal than ever before: Affordable, reliable, and simple tools that can change the way you communicate with clients or transform your entire way of doing business.

    Lawyers can practice wherever it is most convenient, meet with clients via video from almost anywhere, remotely collaborate and draft documents in real-time, and market legal services any time, day or night. Lawyers can now deliver the services their clients want, yet in a manner that gives them the freedom to have the lifestyle they want.

    Does your firm have the right technology and do your lawyers and staff members have the necessary technology skills to compete in this new future?

    To help you, ABA TECHSHOW 2012 will offer more than 50 educational sessions across three days on the most important technology topics in our profession today: cloud computing, paperless offices, digital advertising, and iPads in the courtroom, to name just a few. All educational sessions are specifically developed for the legal profession by legal professionals. And, if you want to test-drive the latest legal products and services, ABA TECHSHOW hosts a huge exposition hall. You will be able to talk, touch, and learn how these technologies can benefit your firm.

    Don’t be nervous if this is your first ABA TECHSHOW. The Conference is designed for every lawyer and legal professional–from beginner to power user. No question is too basic. No question is too difficult to answer. There are several social events including the Taste of TECHSHOW dinners especially designed to extend the learning, sharing, and fun beyond the CLE sessions and expo hall. 

    And if that isn’t enough, ABA TECHSHOW 2012 is pleased to welcome lawyer, actor, economist, and political commentator, Ben Stein as our keynote speaker.

    Create your future by attending ABA TECHSHOW 2012 at the Hilton Chicago, March 29-31, 2012.

 

ABA TECHSHOW 2012 Registration is Open!

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 edition of the ABA TECHSHOW. The conference will be held at the Hilton Chicago over 3 days starting March 29, 2012.  This event has always been about technology for lawyers, but now more than ever it is about the future of law practice. As chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2012, I posted the opening message today on the TECHSHOW blog sharing our vision for the conference this year. I hope you will join us for three days of education, innovation, and sharing of ideas for you to use to create your preferred future in the practice of law.