ABA TECHSHOW 2015 is an annual legal technology conference organized by the American Bar Association's Law Practice Division. The event took place from April 16 to 18, 2015, at the Hilton Chicago, bringing together legal professionals and technology experts to explore the integration of technology into the practice of law.
The conference featured multiple educational tracks covering a wide range of topics, including Microsoft Office, Practice Management, Litigation and E-Discovery, Mac, Advanced IT/Enterprise, Mobile, and more. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in sessions such as "60 Tips in 60 Minutes," "Microsoft Word Power Hour for Lawyers," and "Litigator’s Toolbox – Top Tech Tips for the Active Attorneys’ Practice."
In addition to the educational sessions, ABA TECHSHOW 2015 offered networking opportunities through events like the "Second Annual Comedy and Cocktails" and "Taste of TECHSHOW" dinners. The Expo Hall showcased over 100 technology vendors, providing attendees with hands-on demonstrations of the latest legal tech products and services. Notable speakers included Nicholas Carr, a 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author, who delivered the keynote presentation.
Legal professionals seeking to enhance their practice through technology would benefit from attending ABA TECHSHOW. The conference provided insights into the latest technological advancements, practical strategies for implementation, and opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(10)
Andrew Perlman
Dean at Suffolk University Law School
Andrew Perlman is the dean of Suffolk University Law School and the inaugural chair of the ABA Commission on the Future of Legal Services.
Brett Burney
Principal at Burney Consultants LLC
Brett Burney is the principal of Burney Consultants LLC, focusing on bridging the gap between the legal and technology worlds.
Casey Flaherty
Consultant
Casey Flaherty is an attorney and consultant known for creating the Legal Technology Audit, a test of basic technological proficiency for lawyers and in-house corporate departments.
Catherine Sanders Reach
Director at North Carolina Bar Association Center for Practice Management
Catherine Sanders Reach is the Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association.
Craig Bayer
Founder at Optiable
Craig Bayer is the founder of Optiable, which helps law firms with software such as Amicus Attorney.
Debbie Foster
Managing Partner at Affinity Consulting Group
Debbie Foster is the managing partner of Affinity Consulting Group’s Tampa Bay office and a nationally recognized thought leader on people, strategy, efficiency, and innovation in professional legal organizations.
Jeffrey Taylor
Attorney
Jeffrey Taylor is a practicing attorney in Oklahoma City and writes the Droid Lawyer Blog.
John Simek
Vice President at Sensei Enterprises
John Simek is the vice president of Sensei Enterprises, specializing in digital forensics, information security, and information technology.
Mark Metzger
Attorney at Law Office of Mark C. Metzger
Mark Metzger is an attorney at the Law Office of Mark C. Metzger in the Chicago area, focusing on business law, estate planning, and real estate.
Nick Carr
Author
Nick Carr is a bestselling author and columnist for The Guardian. His book, 'The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains,' was a 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist and a New York Times bestseller.
Event Details
- Date
- April 16-18, 2015
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago
- Pricing
- $895 - $1,050
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technology experts, law firm administrators
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending