Legal technology is often misunderstood. To some, it is regarded as the new computing algorithm, as a simple enhancement in process or everything in between. David Curle, director of Market Intelligence for Thomson Reuters Legal, spoke on this topic last week at ABA TECHSHOW 2017 in Chicago. He began with a review of seven ways …
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ABA Techshow Panel: Taking Practice Management to the Next Level through Cloud Enablement
The benefits of practice management software are well established, allowing lawyers to work more efficiently and bill more hours by streamlining data entry and eliminating re-work. With software, firms can better manage the entire matter lifecycle as well as improve overall decision making through business management tools and functionality. ProLaw consultant Wilson Pritt and Kenny …
ABA TECHSHOW 2017 Panel Preview – Social Media for Lawyers: From Novelty to Necessity
It was not long ago that adding “dot com” to anything represented innovation and a forward-thinking business and/or brand strategy. Now that websites are pervasive, more businesses have shifted their focus toward social media, especially as many individuals experience the Internet solely through the lens of social media. For service-based businesses, like a law firm, …
Podcast: ABA TECHSHOW 2017 Preview with ABA President Linda Klein
The ABA TECHSHOW Conference and Expo kicks off in Chicago this week. But before the event reaches a fever pitch, we had an opportunity to catch-up with ABA President Linda Klein to talk about her work, legal trends and her role during Friday’s plenary session, ABA: A Technology Accelerator in the Law. Listen to our …
EFF Executive Director Gives Keynote at ABA TECHSHOW
Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), delivered the keynote address in front of an enthusiastic, capacity crowd at the ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago recently. The keynote was sponsored by Thomson Reuters WestlawTM. According to its website, the EFF is a nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. The EFF …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016 Session Preview with Ed Friedland
As the old saying does, “If your general counsel isn’t happy, no one is happy.” OK, so maybe that’s not a saying, but there’s no doubt that the expertise of the in-house lawyer is indispensible, and a strong partnership with these colleagues can have broad implications on the success of your organization. As ABA TECHSHOW …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016 Session: Empower Your Client Through Technology
Technology has altered the very nature of the client-professional relationship. From online banking to keeping track of medical records, our interactions with professional service providers are becoming few and far between. But in a relationship-driven industry, lawyers have been slow to change, and consumers are taking notice. At the “Empower Your Client Through Technology” session …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016 Session Preview with David Curle
ABA TECHSHOW 2016 is underway, and I had a moment to catch up with David Curle, director of Strategic Competitive Intelligence with Thomson Reuters, to give us a preview of his session, “How Is the New What: Rethinking Legal Work,” that will be held later today in the EXPO Hall. This afternoon, my colleague from …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016: Thomson Reuters Lunch n’ Learn Sessions
Thomson Reuters will offer several Lunch n’ Learn sessions on Friday, March 18 during ABA TECHSHOW 2016 in Chicago. The popular sessions offer attendees an opportunity to learn about trends in the legal industry, the latest in legal technology and how to apply it to their legal practice in a casual setting over lunch. All …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016: Firm Central to host a Lunch n’ Learn on firm management
“Lunch n’ Learn” sessions are a popular part of ABA TECHSHOW, and this year, attendees can take in several discussions hosted by Thomson Reuters. Among them, Firm Central will host a “Lunch n’ Learn” on simplifying management of a firm’s business so practitioners can focus on building their practice and profitability. The session will be held …
