ABA TECHSHOW 2011 was a premier legal technology conference organized by the American Bar Association, held from April 11 to April 13, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. This annual event brought together legal professionals, technology experts, and vendors to explore the latest advancements in legal technology and practice management.
The conference featured over 50 educational sessions across 18 tracks, covering topics such as alternatives to Microsoft Word, collaboration tools, and the integration of tablets and cloud computing into legal practice. Notably, the event highlighted the growing significance of mobile devices like the iPad and the shift towards cloud-based applications in the legal industry.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking events, including the "Taste of TECHSHOW" themed dinners, and explore an exhibit hall showcasing over 100 vendors offering cutting-edge legal technology products and services. The keynote address was delivered by Harvard Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig, emphasizing the intersection of law and technology.
ABA TECHSHOW 2011 was designed for legal professionals seeking to enhance their practice through technology, offering insights into emerging trends and practical tools to improve efficiency and client service.
Speakers(16)
Ari Kaplan
Attorney at Ari Kaplan Advisors
Ari Kaplan is an attorney and author who delivered a keynote speech on the convergence of technology and legal marketing at ABA TechShow 2011.
Carolyn Elefant
Attorney at Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant
Carolyn Elefant is an attorney and author who presented 'Technology is the kryptonite of lawyer-client privilege' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
David Sparks
Attorney at MacSparky
David Sparks is an attorney and technology enthusiast who participated in the ABA TechShow 2011, presenting sessions on alternatives to Microsoft Word and collaboration tools.
Dennis Kennedy
Attorney at Kennedy Law Firm
Dennis Kennedy is an attorney who discussed the freemium practice of law at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Doug Sorocco
Attorney at Dunlap Codding
Doug Sorocco is an attorney who presented 'Slaying the Beast: Using Small Firm Thinking to Beat Big Firms Every Time' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Jack Newton
CEO at Clio
Jack Newton is the CEO of Clio, a cloud-based legal practice management software company. He presented 'What a Law Firm Can Learn From Zappos' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Jeff Richardson
Attorney at iPhone J.D.
Jeff Richardson is an attorney and author of the iPhone J.D. blog. He spoke at ABA TechShow 2011, covering topics related to iPhone usage for legal professionals.
Jim Calloway
Director at Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program
Jim Calloway is the Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program. He presented 'WWGD—what would grandma do?' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Josh Barrett
Attorney at Tablet Legal
Josh Barrett is an attorney and author of the Tablet Legal blog. He co-presented '60 Apps in 60 Mins' at ABA TechShow 2011.
Larry Lessig
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Larry Lessig is the Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He has devoted much of his career to issues of law and technology, founding Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society and serving as a founding board member at Creative Commons.
Marc Lauritsen
President at Capstone Practice Systems
Marc Lauritsen is the President of Capstone Practice Systems. He previewed 'Apps for Justice' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Matt Homann
Founder at LexThink
Matt Homann is the founder of LexThink and organized Ignite Law 2011, a series of rapid-fire presentations on the future of law practice, held during ABA TechShow.
Paul J. Unger
Partner at Affinity Consulting Group
Paul J. Unger is an attorney and partner with Affinity Consulting Group. He served as the Chair of ABA TechShow 2011 and specializes in legal technology consulting.
Reid Trautz
Director at Practice & Professionalism Center, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Reid Trautz is the Director of the Practice & Professionalism Center at the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He co-presented '60 Apps in 60 Mins' at ABA TechShow 2011.
Victor Medina
Attorney at Medina Law Group
Victor Medina is an attorney who spoke on bespoke legal services at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Will Hornsby
Staff Counsel at American Bar Association
Will Hornsby is Staff Counsel at the American Bar Association. He delivered a presentation titled 'I’m from the ABA and I’m here to help' at Ignite Law 2011 during ABA TechShow.
Event Details
- Date
- April 11, 2011
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Chicago Hilton Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technology experts, vendors