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ABA TECHSHOW 2017

Name: ABA TECHSHOW 2017
Start: 2017-03-15
End: 2017-03-18
Location: Hilton Chicago

by American Bar Association Law Practice Division

ABA TECHSHOW 2017 is a conference organized by the American Bar Association, specifically tailored for legal professionals interested in technology and its applications in the legal field. This annual event typically focuses on the intersection of law and technology, aimed at equipping attorneys with the knowledge and tools to enhance their practice and streamline operations.

The event covers a variety of key topics, including legal practice management, cybersecurity, and eDiscovery. It offers multiple sessions on how technology can improve access to justice, with a particular emphasis on tools like Rocket Lawyer. Other sessions focus on the latest in software that aids law firms in becoming more efficient and responsive to clients.

ABA TECHSHOW also provides ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders. The expo hall showcases vendors offering cutting-edge legal tech products. Notable speakers frequently include leading experts in technology and legal practice who share insights on future trends and best practices.

This event is ideal for legal professionals interested in staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the field. It particularly benefits those seeking to optimize their practice processes and improve client services through innovative solutions.

Speakers(81)

A. Daniel Spencer

Supervising Attorney/VP at Open Legal Services

Adam Camras

CEO at Legal Talk Network

Adam Camras is the CEO of Legal Talk Network and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Adam Lockwood

Audio Engineer at Legal Talk Network

Adam Lockwood is an audio engineer at Legal Talk Network and participated in various sessions and podcasts during ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Adriana Linares

Chair at ABA TECHSHOW 2017

Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology coach, serving as the chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Allison C. Shields

President at Legal Ease Consulting

Andrew Arruda

CEO/Co-Founder at Ross Intelligence

Andrew Hoog

Founder/CEO at NowSecure

Andrew Legrand

Andrew M. Perlman

Dean at Suffolk University Law School

Andrew M. Perlman, Dean of Suffolk University Law School, presented on the future of legal services and innovation at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Andrew Tannenbaum

Cybersecurity Counsel at IBM

Ari Kaplan

Author

Ari Kaplan is an author and industry analyst in the legal community, known for his work on legal technology.

Aviva Meridian Kaiser

Ethics Counsel at State Bar of Wisconsin

Barbara Leach

Barron K. Henley

Partner at Affinity Consulting Group

Ben Stein

Actor, Writer, Lawyer

Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues.

Billie Tarascio

President at Modern Law

Bob Ambrogi

Legal Journalist and Blogger at LawSites

Bob Ambrogi is a legal journalist and blogger at LawSites, and participated in various sessions and podcasts during ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Brooke Moore

Founder at MyVirtual.Lawyer

Brooke Moore is the founder of MyVirtual.Lawyer and participated in the 'Women of Legal Tech' session at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Carolyn Elefant

Founder at MyShingle

Carolyn Elefant is the founder of MyShingle, a resource for solo and small firm lawyers, and was a speaker at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Catherine Sanders Reach

Director, Law Practice Management and Technology at Chicago Bar Association

Catherine Sanders Reach is the Director of Law Practice Management and Technology at the Chicago Bar Association and spoke at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Charley Moore

Founder and CEO at Rocket Lawyer

Charley Moore is the founder and CEO of Rocket Lawyer, a company aiming to improve access to justice, and was a panelist in the keynote session 'Obstacles and Opportunities – Straight Talk with the CEOs of Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer' at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Cindy Cohn

Executive Director at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Cindy Cohn is the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and a nationally recognized expert in cyber security.

Dan Lear

Daniel Katz

Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law

Daniel Katz is a scientist, technologist, and law professor who applies an innovative polytechnic approach to teaching law.

Darth Vaughn

Partner & Director of Legal Service Delivery at Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

David Pogue

Technology Columnist at The New York Times

David Pogue is the weekly personal-technology columnist for The New York Times and an Emmy Award-winning tech correspondent.

David Sparks

Sparks Law

Debbie Foster

Dennis Kennedy

Legal Technology Consultant

Dennis Kennedy is a legal technology consultant and co-hosted the TECHSHOW Today live video cast at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Ed Walters

Elie Mystal

Editor-at-Large at Above the Law

Elie Mystal is the editor-at-large at Above the Law and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Elizabeth Ziegler

CEO at 1871

Elizabeth Ziegler is the first female CEO of 1871, the Number 1 ranked tech incubator in the world.

Evan J. Kline

Attorney at Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg

Gina Bongiovi

Managing Partner at Bongiovi Law Firm

Heidi Alexander

Director at MassLOMAP

Ivan Hemmans

Senior Manager of Technical Development at O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Jason Marsh

John Federico

John N. Stewart

Partner at RosswaySwan

John Suh

CEO at LegalZoom

John Suh served as the CEO of LegalZoom, a leading online legal technology company, and was a panelist in the keynote session 'Obstacles and Opportunities – Straight Talk with the CEOs of Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer' at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

John W. Simek

Vice President at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

Joshua Lenon

Lawyer-in-Residence at Clio

Joshua Lenon is an attorney serving as lawyer-in-residence for Clio, providing legal scholarship and research.

Judy Perry Martinez

Chair at ABA Center for Innovation

Judy Perry Martinez served as the Chair of the ABA Center for Innovation and co-moderated the keynote session 'Obstacles and Opportunities – Straight Talk with the CEOs of Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer' at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Katherine M. Keefe, Esq.

Global Focus Leader Breach Response Services at Beazley

Katie Floyd

Kelsey Johnson

Marketing Coordinator at Legal Talk Network

Kelsey Johnson is a marketing coordinator at Legal Talk Network and participated in various sessions and podcasts during ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Kevin O'Keefe

CEO and Publisher at LexBlog

Kevin O'Keefe is the CEO and Publisher of LexBlog and spoke at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Kimberly Faber

Producer at Legal Talk Network

Kimberly Faber is a producer at Legal Talk Network and participated in various sessions and podcasts during ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Kristen Sonday

Co-Founder and COO at Paladin

Kristen Sonday is the co-founder and COO of Paladin, a legal tech company focused on pro bono work, and participated in the 'Women of Legal Tech' session at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

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.

Laurence Colletti

Producer at Legal Talk Network

Laurence Colletti is a producer at Legal Talk Network and participated in various sessions and podcasts during ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Linda A. Klein

Lisa Hendrickson

Microsoft Outlook Expert at Call That Girl

Mark Britton

CEO & Founder at Avvo, Inc.

Mary E. Vandenack

Managing Member at Vandenack Weaver LLC

Molly McDonough

Editor and Publisher at ABA Journal

Molly McDonough is the editor and publisher of the ABA Journal and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Nick Carr

Author

Nick Carr is a bestselling author and columnist known for his work on technology and its impact on society.

Nicole Black

Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase

Nicole Black is an attorney and legal technology evangelist at MyCase, focusing on practice management software.

Nicole Bradick

Chief Strategy Officer at CuroLegal

Nora Riva Bergman

Law Firm Coach at Atticus/Real Life Practice

Paula Frederick

General Counsel at State Bar of Georgia

Paula Frederick is the General Counsel for the State Bar of Georgia and co-moderated the keynote session 'Obstacles and Opportunities – Straight Talk with the CEOs of Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer' at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

R. Amani Smathers

Legal Solutions Architect at DWT De Novo

R. Amani Smathers is a Legal Solutions Architect at DWT De Novo, working on legal technology and process improvement.

Renee Knake

Professor of Law and Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics at University of Houston Law Center

Rick Klau

Partner at Google Ventures

Rick Klau is a partner at Google Ventures and was previously a product manager at Google.

Robert Ambrogi

Lawyer at Law Office of Robert Ambrogi

Sam Glover

Founder at Lawyerist

Sam Glover is the founder of Lawyerist, a resource for small law firms, and was a speaker at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Sandy Gallant-Jones

Host at ABA Law Student Podcast

Sandy Gallant-Jones is the host of the ABA Law Student Podcast and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Sarah Glassmeyer

Director of Content Development at American Bar Association

Sarah Glassmeyer is the Director of Content Development at the American Bar Association and presented the plenary session 'The Future Is Now: Creating Opportunities for Your Firm in a Changing Marketplace' at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Shamla Naidoo

Shantelle Argyle

Executive Director at Open Legal Services

Sharon D. Nelson

President at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

Sharon Nelson is the president of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., a digital forensics, information security, and information technology firm, and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Sherri Davidoff

CEO at LMG Security

Sherri Davidoff is a cybersecurity expert and CEO of LMG Security, specializing in data security and privacy.

Stacy Stem

Stacy Stern

President at Justia Inc.

Stanley Louissant

Steve Bell

Co-Host at TECHSHOW Today

Steve Bell co-hosted the TECHSHOW Today live video cast at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.

Steve Best