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!

Bonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer !

In this special edition of the Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast, I am thrilled to host a dynamic conversation with Mathew Kerbis, the distinguished “Subscription Attorney” and a recent recipient of the James Keane Award. Together, we provide a comprehensive recap and insightful analysis of the groundbreaking innovations showcased at the ABA Tech Show 2024 in Chicago.

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[02:14] Tech Show Takeaways: AI in Legal Innovation

[07:27] Beyond Billable Hours: Alternative Fee Structures in the Legal Profession

[11:45] Ethical Landscape of AI in Legal Practice

[16:09] Future of Legal Tech

[29:16] Hardware and Software Upgrades for Podcasting: Tips and Tricks

[33:21] Portable Podcasting Setups: Tips and Tricks for On-Site Recordings

[39:29] AI in Legal Practice: Leveraging Tools Responsibly

[44:55] Enhancing Practice Efficiency and Accessibility

[48:49] Evolution of Legal Tech: User-Friendly Solutions for Solos and Small Firms

RESOURCES:

Connect with Mathew:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/

• Website: lawsubscribed.com/

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• Blue Yeti microphone logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone

• iD14: audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id14

• Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones

• Snowball microphone:logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/snowball-ice-usb-microphone

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• Amazon Prime: amazon.com/amazonprime

• Clio: clio.com/

• Daylight: daylightlaw.com/

• Descript: descript.com/

• FileVine: filevine.com/

• LexisNexis: lexisnexis.com/

• Paxton: paxton-access.com/

• PDF deck: pdfdeck.com/

• Squadcast: squadcast.fm/

• Universal Migrator:universalmigrator.com/

• Westlaw: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw

• Zapier: zapier.com/

My Two Cents: If you are not using Technology in your law practice and are not going to the ABA TECHSHOW, you will likely be replaced by those who at least go to the TECHSHOW!

THe Tech-savvy lawyer at the 2024 aba techshow in chicago!

I just got back from Chicago after attending last week's ABA TECHSHOW! And I had a blast. It was not just because it had technology (and I'm a geek) or just because I am a lawyer (which is my day job). It was because the TECHSHOW provided a great marriage of the two to show and teach lawyers how technology can improve their practice of law.

The conference started off with an intro session titled "Your Future Starts Here: Technology and the Era of Legal Practice." Speakers Cynthia Thomas, Jayne Reardon, Dan Pinngton, and Reid Trautz gave a great session discussing the changing nature of legal work and the world in which we practice. The conference had a great mix of how lawyers use technology, like Brett Burney and Tara Cheever's two-part session on Winning Trials with TrialPad or Dan Dan Siegel and Pamela Myers session on Using PDFs and Adobe Acrobat in Your Law Office or Alicia Aquino and Heidi Barcus' session on electronically organizing your trial documents from beginning to voir dire or Barron Henley of Affinity Consulting Group session on Word Power Tips for Legal Users – if you are not mastering the power of Word then you are wasting a lot of time!  And there were many more engaging and informative sessions!

Judge (ret.) Herbert Dixon, Jr. and Judge Scott Schlegel share their insights and experiences on technology in the courtroom!

There were many sessions on the practical and ethical concerns about the use of AI. There were plenty of sessions on improving a firm's online marketing, introducing numerous Law Practice Management companies, and getting your firm's mentality to embrace technology in their legal work. Lastly, one of my favorite sessions was with Judge (ret.) Herbert Dixon, Jr. and Judge Scott Schlegel on Embracing the Digital Courtroom: Exploring Current and Future Trends. They gave a great history of the courthouse's use of technology in trial and its future! Meanwhile, many legal technology companies were on display on the vendor's floor – everything from LPMs like CLIO, Filevine, Practice Panther, and more, virtual assistants, marketing, Fujitsu/RICOH with their solo- to small-firm cornerstone hardware, the ScanSnap, and many more! 

Catching up with previous podcast guest annette choti of law quill!

The finishing highlight was the infamous 60 in 60, where some of the ABA's brightest highlight 60 tech programs, hardware, and work-tricks in 60 minutes!

The next TECHSHOW will be held at a new hotel in Chicago from April 2 - 5, 2025!

I hope to see you there!

🏆 ABA TECHSHOW 2024 Start-Up Alley Pitch Winner and Contestants!

BOB AMBROGI MODERATES THE 2024 START-UP ALLEY PITCH COMPETITION

Congrats to AltFee for Winning 🥇 the ABA TECHSHOW Start-Up Alley Competition. This contest is an annual event where legal tech startups compete for exposure and recognition by showcasing their innovative solutions designed to improve various aspects of the legal industry. The competition kicks off the American Bar Association's TECHSHOW.

Congratulations to Skribe.ai for coming in second 🥈 and Paxton AI for placing third 🥉. Contestants get a special booth on the vendor floor at the ABA TECHSHOW Conference. The winner will get a package of marketing and advertising prizes.

Congrats to the Winner and all the Finalists!

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Congrats to the Winner and all the Finalists! 🏅🏆🏅

The Contestants and Winner are listed alphabetically listed below:

2nd Chair:  2ndChair.ai offers an AI-powered legal assistant designed to support lawyers with case preparation, research, and analysis.

Ai.Law: Ai.Law provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery.

🥇 AltFee: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures.

CONGRATS TO ALTFEE FOR WINNING!

Altumatim: Altumatim is the story-based eDiscovery platform that fully automates document review and finds the most important evidence by learning the story the attorney wants to tell.

Beagle: DiscoverBeagle.com offers an AI-powered tool that simplifies legal research by quickly analyzing and summarizing complex legal documents.

BriefCatch:  BriefCatch is a software tool that offers real-time editing suggestions to improve legal writing, including suggestions for clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness.

Civille:  Civille provides technology solutions and digital marketing services tailored for law firms to enhance their online presence and client engagement.

Gretchen:  Gretchen securely accesses relevant client documents and drafts instant email responses, seamlessly blending into existing workflows without compromising document security..

CONGRATS TO SKRIBE FOR SECOND PLACEMENT!

Henchman:  Henchman automatically centralizes past clauses and definitions from any legal team’s contract database and delivers them intelligently in lawyers’ familiar Microsoft Word or Outlook environments.

Lexamica:  Lexamica connects law firms for case referrals, optimizing practices and revenue with tracked placements and payments.

LexSelect: LexSelect streamlines trial prep by automating workflows associated with reviewing transcript evidence.

🥉 Paxton AI: Paxton AI develops advanced legal research tools powered by artificial intelligence, providing legal professionals with swift and accurate access to a comprehensive database of laws, regulations, and case law to streamline the legal research and drafting process.

Recital:  RecitalApp.com offers a cloud-based platform designed to simplify and enhance the management of legal negotiation through automation, collaboration, and integrated compliance tools.

CONGRATS TO PAXTON.AI FOR THIRD PLACE!

Resolutn:  Resolutn.com offers conflict resolution services, leveraging technology to streamline and enhance the mediation and arbitration process.

🥈 Skribe.ai: Skribe captures legal testimony with software that dramatically lowers costs by 50% and speeds up the process 10x.

Hello from the ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in Chicago!

I’m all registered for the ABA TECHSHOW 2024!

I’m excited to catch up with friends and colleagues as we learn more about some of the best practices for #ArtificialIntellegence in the practice of law!

Be sure to say “hi” if you see me!

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I hope to SEE YOU AT THIS WEEK’S ABA TECHSHOW 2024

I hope to see you at the 2024 ABA Techshow in Chicago this week! The sessions will discuss the latest legal technologies transforming the profession. From a Start-Up Pitch Competition to discussions on ethical AI applications in law and more, this event is a must-attend for legal professionals keen on staying ahead. Network, learn, and discover innovations on the vendor floor. Don't miss this opportunity to evolve your practice with cutting-edge tools and insights.

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SHOUT OUT! Discover The Future Of Lawyering: Join The Tech Savvy Lawyer At The 2024 ABA Techshow In Chicago

Come out to the ABA Techshow 2024  in Chicago, IL from February 14-19.  Here, you'll learn new technology being utilized in the practice of law.  As the legal profession has witnessed a remarkable evolution for the marriage of law and technology, lawyers need to keep up to date on these rapid advancements in technology. The ABA TECHSHOW 2024 offers a comprehensive schedule that spans several days, focusing on the intersection of technology and the legal profession both from a functional and ethical perspective.

Please say hello if you see me at the conference!

From the "Start-Up Pitch Competition" of 15 startups who " ... will face off in a pitch competition – judged by TECHSHOW attendees – to pick the most innovative startup for the year," to previous podcast guests talking about subjects near and dear to them including - Brett Burney (Winning Trial with TrialPad), Daniel Siegle (Using PDFs and Adobe Acrobat in Your Law Office), Judge (retired) Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. (Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Large Language Model (LLM) technology - Disruption of the Legal Profession Has Just Begun), Nicole Black (Small Firms, Big Impact: Tech-Inspired Marketing Strategies for Modern Law Practices), Tom Martin (.AI, Legal Tech Investment and Regulation) and more, there will be much to learn!  There will be plenty of discussions on the on the ethical application of AI in legal practices. Additionally, the vendor floor will be bustling with numerous legal-tech companies, eager to engage in conversations and showcase their latest innovations.

I hope to see you at the TECHSHOW!

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I hope to see you at the TECHSHOW! 😀 Be sure to say "Hi"! 😀