LawTech 2007 was the fifth International Conference on Law and Technology, organized by the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). The event took place from September 24 to 26, 2007, in Berkeley, California, USA, and was chaired by Professor Fred Galves from the University of the Pacific.

The conference covered a range of topics at the intersection of law and technology. Key sessions included "Pretrial Technology: Litigation Analysis" by Professor Fred Galves, "Pre-Trial Technology: E-Discovery" by Dr. Timothy A. Piganelli, and "Online Dispute Resolution: Keeping Peace in the World's Largest Marketplace" by Mr. Colin Rule from PayPal. Additionally, tutorial sessions such as "Developing Fair Negotiation Support Systems" by Professor John Zeleznikow were offered to attendees.

LawTech 2007 provided numerous opportunities for networking among professionals in the legal and technology sectors. The event featured an expo hall showcasing the latest legal technologies and services, and notable speakers from academia and industry shared their insights on emerging trends and challenges in the field.

The conference was designed for legal professionals, technologists, academics, and policymakers interested in the evolving landscape of law and technology. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on integrating technological advancements into legal practice and policy, enhancing their professional development and staying abreast of industry innovations.

Speakers(9)

Dr. Rebecca Wong

Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Trent University

Dr. Rebecca Wong is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Trent University and Guest Editor on 'Identity, Privacy and New Technologies' in the International Journal of Intellectual Property Management.

Dr. Timothy A. Piganelli

CEO and Founder at Legal Technology Consulting Inc.

Dr. Timothy A. Piganelli is the CEO and founder of Legal Technology Consulting Inc., specializing in e-discovery and trial technology.

Mr. Christopher Ritter

Senior Consultant at The Focal Point

Mr. Christopher Ritter is a Senior Consultant at The Focal Point, specializing in trial technology and persuasive graphics.

Mr. Colin Rule

Director of Online Dispute Resolution at PayPal

Mr. Colin Rule is the Director of Online Dispute Resolution at PayPal, specializing in keeping peace in the world's largest marketplace.

Mr. John Tredennick

CEO at Caseshare

Mr. John Tredennick is the CEO of Caseshare, focusing on web-based solutions in pretrial technology.

Mr. Joshua Gilliland

Professional Development Manager at CT Summation

Mr. Joshua Gilliland is the Professional Development Manager for CT Summation, focusing on pretrial technology and e-discovery.

Ms. Jacquelyn Inserra

Director of Industry Relations at LexisNexis Litigation Services

Ms. Jacquelyn Inserra is the Director of Industry Relations for LexisNexis Litigation Services and a CaseMap Specialist for Law Schools.

Prof. Fred Galves

Professor of Law at University of the Pacific

Prof. Fred Galves is a Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific, specializing in pretrial technology and online dispute resolution.

Prof. John Zeleznikow

Professor of Information Systems at Victoria University

Prof. John Zeleznikow is a Professor of Information Systems at Victoria University, focusing on developing fair negotiation support systems.

Event Details

Date
September 24-26, 2007
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Berkeley, United States
Berkeley, California, USA
Audience
Legal professionals, technologists, academics, policymakers

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