The PLLIP Summit 2017, titled "Navigating the Critical Nexus of Knowledge and Legal Technology," was organized by the Private Law Librarians & Information Professionals Special Interest Section (PLLIP-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). This annual event aims to empower private law firm librarians to be change agents within their organizations by exploring leading-edge trends and embracing change.
The summit featured a keynote address by Professor Gabriel Teninbaum from Suffolk University Law School, who discussed the integration of law practice technology and innovation. Professor Daniel Katz from Chicago-Kent College of Law led a session on how librarians can help legal organizations become more data-driven. Additionally, a panel session titled "The Librarian Speaks: Promoting a Technology Agenda" included insights from professionals such as Margaret Bartlett, Mark Gediman, Gina Lynch, and Nancy Rine. The event concluded with a session by V. Mary Abraham from Columbia University on thriving during periods of change.
Attendees had opportunities to network during the continental breakfast, luncheon, and breaks generously sponsored by LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, and Wolters Kluwer. The summit provided a platform for private law firm librarians to understand law firm trends, develop best practices, and cultivate new ideas to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment.
This event was particularly beneficial for private law firm librarians and information professionals seeking to enhance their leadership roles and stay at the forefront of law firm services. By participating, attendees gained valuable insights into promoting technology agendas and navigating the evolving landscape of legal information services.
Speakers(7)
Gina Lynch
Director of Knowledge Management at null
Gina Lynch has over 25 years of experience leading knowledge initiatives and providing lawyers, management, and other law firm personnel with business and legal information solutions. She directs high-performing research, competitive intelligence, and knowledge management teams, delivering actionable intelligence and insights, as well as providing enterprise search solutions and knowledge-sharing platforms that drive workplace efficiencies.
Margaret Bartlett
Information Resources Librarian at Locke Lord LLP
Margaret Bartlett is the Information Resources Librarian at Locke Lord LLP in Houston. Prior to joining Locke, she was a Law Librarian at the Government Accountability Office and a Librarian at Pepper Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC. She received an MLIS from Rutgers University and a B.A. in English from Baylor University. Margaret is an active member of HALL (Houston Area Law Librarians) and has served in various leadership roles.
Mark Gediman
Director of Research Services at Best Best & Krieger, LLP
Mark Gediman is the Director of Research Services for Best Best & Krieger, LLP, managing the research needs of over 200 attorneys and paralegals across nine offices. With over 25 years of experience in law library management and 10 years in records management, he writes regularly on competitive intelligence, research, and library management issues, and presents frequently for AALL and other organizations.
Nancy Rine
Director of Research Services & Conflicts at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Nancy Rine is the Director of Research Services & Conflicts at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP. She joined the firm in 1996 and assumed responsibility for a newly created Conflicts department in 2004, which now includes new business intake. She also oversees Records Services and the IT Help Desk, supporting the testing, promotion, deployment, and adoption of desktop applications, and managing user support services.
Professor Daniel Katz
Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law
Professor Daniel Katz is a scientist, technologist, and law professor who applies an innovative polytechnic approach to teaching law. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of LexPredict, a legal analytics company. Before joining Chicago-Kent in 2015, he co-founded the ReInvent Law Laboratory at Michigan State University College of Law, focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship, informatics, programming, and design thinking to better understand and design the law.
Professor Gabriel Teninbaum
Professor of Legal Writing & Director of the Institute on Law Practice Technology & Innovation at Suffolk University Law School
Professor Gabriel Teninbaum began his legal career by attending law school at night while serving in the U.S. Secret Service. After graduating from Suffolk Law, he worked as a trial attorney before joining the faculty at Suffolk University Law School in 2007. He currently serves as Director of Suffolk Law’s Institute on Law Practice Technology and Innovation, teaching courses such as 'Lawyering in the Age of Smart Machines' and 'Coding for Lawyers and 21st Century Legal Profession.' He also developed SpacedRepetition.com, an app designed to help law students and bar preppers learn more efficiently.
V. Mary Abraham
Law Firm Consultant and Knowledge Management Thought Leader at null
V. Mary Abraham is a law firm consultant and knowledge management thought leader who facilitates strategic conversations and interactive educational sessions for various organizations. Active in the legal industry since 1991, she is a frequent speaker and writer on knowledge management, collaboration, innovation, and technology issues. Since 2013, she has been a faculty member of Columbia University’s Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy program.
Event Details
- Date
- July 15, 2017
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Hilton-Austin Grand Ballroom Salon FG
- Audience
- Private law firm librarians and information professionals