Shout Out: Your The Tech-Savvy Lawyer Blogger/Award-Winning Podcaster Will Be A Speaker at the 2025 ABA Techshow!

I’ll be co-presenting on two sessions in chicago at the aba techshow 2025!

I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with The Tech-Savvy Lawyer community! I've been invited to speak at the ABA Techshow 2025, taking place April 2-5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. This annual event brings together the brightest minds in legal technology, and I'm honored to contribute my expertise. I'll be co-presenting two sessions: "How to Leverage Video to Build Your Brand, Dominate SEO, and Attract The Best Clients" and "Innovations in Client Intake: Leveraging Technology for Better Outcomes." I'm looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow legal tech enthusiasts.

I can’t wait to see you all there!!!

Stay tuned for more details on this incredible opportunity!

Highlights from My Recent Interview on MacVoices: AI, Mac Products, and the Upcoming MacStock 8 Conference"

Some highlights from my interview with Chuck Joiner from MacVoices about the Road to MacStock 8!

Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Chuck Joiner on his popular show, MacVoices, to discuss several fascinating topics that I’m passionate about. This interview was a comprehensive preview of what to expect from the upcoming 2024 MacStock 8 conference, where I’ll be presenting on the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and Apple products. For those who missed it, here’s a highlight reel of our engaging conversation.

Will I see you this weekend at Macstock?!

One of the primary subjects we tackled was my forthcoming presentation at MacStock 8. My session titled "Harnessing AI for Enhanced Productivity with Mac Products" will delve into practical ways that AI can revolutionize how we use our Macs for both professional and personal tasks. From the get-go, I emphasized that AI is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality that can significantly reduce repetitive tasks, simplify complex processes, and free up valuable time for more critical activities.

Chuck and I discussed several AI tools and applications that Macintosh users can integrate into their workflow. Most notably, we touched on automation tools like TextExpander and Hazel, which can be supercharged with AI to perform tasks more efficiently. I shared some insider tips on how AI can help with creating sophisticated Hazel rules or simplifying Apple Scripts, even if you don’t have a programming background.

Check out Chuck’s podcast Macvoices!

We also explored how AI can be a game-changer for legal professionals. As a practicing attorney myself, I've leveraged AI to streamline various operations, from drafting documents to managing large volumes of case files. I highlighted how tools like ChatGPT can assist in generating initial drafts, while emphasizing the crucial need for human oversight to verify facts and ensure accuracy.

Our discussion took a deeper dive into new AI technologies and their real-world applications. For instance, I shared insights on using AI for automated legal research, predictive analytics to forecast case outcomes, and even virtual legal assistants that can handle client interactions. These advancements are not only making legal work more efficient but also more accessible to individuals who may not have the resources to afford traditional legal services.

Enjoy!

You can check out the full interview here on Chuck's MacVoices website.

* Note this week's editorial is canceled as I am preparing last minute details to my presentation and keeping work afloat my day job!  😀

Why Lawyers Should Teach Tech Skills – The Tech-Savvy Lawyer will Present at the 2024 MacStock 8 Conference!

lawyers can get so many benefits from teaching other lawyers on how to use technology!

Lawyers should teach technology skills to fellow attorneys. Teaching not only reinforces the lawyer’s expertise but also improves the legal profession and helps others succeed. It creates a community of tech-savvy lawyers who can better serve clients. 

This is one of the reasons why I’ll be presenting at this year’s MacStock 8 conference. MacStock is a conference for Apple enthusiasts who are looking to hang out with like-minded people and “level” up their skills. I enjoy my Apple computer products, and I enjoy sharing with others the skills I have learned over the years. I hope my presentation supplements my commitment to sharing valuable tech skills with others both in and out of the legal field.

Lawyers, you do not necessarily need to teach a course or CLE to share knowledge.  It can be as simple as a passing suggestion or spending a few minutes helping a fellow lawyer, court staff, or, gasp, even your opposing counsel.

By teaching technology, lawyers foster innovation, efficiency, and collaboration in law practice. It's a win-win that benefits both teachers and learners.

MTC

You Can Still Get Tickets To MacStock 8!

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You Can Still Get Tickets To MacStock 8! 🧑🏻‍💻

For those interested in attending MacStock 8, it will be held outside of Chicago. Tickets are still available here. If you use the code TECHSAVVYLAWYER (expires 7/11/2024), you can get $30 off your Weekend Pass ticket price.

Don’t worry if you can’t travel ✈️ —there is a digital on-demand option, too! The Digital Pass delivers MacStock’s Saturday and Sunday sessions to you on-demand approximately 30 days after MacStock Weekend

Almost there: The American Legal Technology Awards!

I am looking forward to attending the American Legal Technology Awards (ALTA) this year!  ALTA’s mission is to “… hold up examples of excellence in creative innovation and technology in the legal industry for the purposes of (1) expanding our understanding of what is possible, (2) encouraging a virtuous cycle of improvement, and (3) creating a more just society.”  Recall last year, I was honored for my work on The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast.  In preparation for the ceremony, I was pleasantly surprised to be asked to be on their Winners Retrospective Genius Panel 2023!

The ceremony will be held on October 8, 2023, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, as a precursor to the CLIO Cloud Conference 2023.  CLIO has been one of the many supporters of ALTA over the years.  This year ALTA has expanded its award categories.  It now includes “Education” and “Lifetime Achievement”!  The Access to Justice category was split into three sub-categories, Individual, LegalTech, and Legal Aid, because of the large number of nominees.

The complete list:

• Access to Justice - an organization or individual who has made a difference by helping the underserved access the legal system through the use of technology.

• Court - an individual or organization that displays outstanding use of innovation that achieves a significant benefit to the courts.

• Education - an individual or institution that displays outstanding use of innovation in legal education.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE NOMINEES!

• Enterprise - an established legal technology company that has successfully grown a product or service that demonstrates a unique and positive impact on its users.

• Individual - an individual who has demonstrated success in making a positive difference in the world as it relates to legal innovation.

• Law Department - a law department or in-house counsel that uses an innovative approach to create significant efficiencies or a positive human impact.

• Law Firm - a law firm or lawyer who utilizes innovation to exceed client expectations in a significant, measurable way.

• Startup - a legal technology startup company that has created a product or service that shows significant promise in providing outsize benefits to its users.

• Technology - a technology applied in a new or novel way in the legal industry that achieves a significant benefit.

• Lifetime Achievement - an individual who has displayed leadership, excellence, and vision over a long career in driving innovation in the law.

I can’t wait to share the winners with you next week!

APPEARANCE: Courtroom5 "Who Wrote That Up For You?"

I was lucky enough to be a part of Courtroom5’s podcast! It was wonderful to be able to talk about some of the post-pandemic technological advances that courts have made to ensure they remain open even when the physical doors close and how to make them work for you!

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