February 5, 2008
LegalTech not just for attorneys
I noticed while working the booth today that I was seeing as many paralegals, administrators and consultants as I saw attorneys. And, in comparison to the ABA Techshow where I see the staff leading the attorneys around, here I see lots of them going solo through the aisles.
I went to the ALM booth and talked to Jill Windwer and asked her about it. She advised that ALM allows firms to bring anyone from their office to LegalTech. This lets those who aren't attorneys enjoy the freebies in the exhibit hall while attorneys get CLE credit at the sessions.
Tomorrow I will learn from today's experience: I am going to more sessions and bringing my laptop.
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Comments on LegalTech not just for attorneys »
Tom Mighell @ 7:20 pm
Hey Brian — it's me again. I have a question — what do you mean by "staff leading attorneys around" at ABA TECHSHOW? That has not always been my experience — I know lots of lawyers who come first to TECHSHOW, then come back with their staff later and drag them through not only the Expo Hall but also the educational sessions.
FYI — the Expo Hall at ABA TECHSHOW is also free to anyone — attorneys, paralegals, IT, consultants — anybody who wants to check out the latest in legal technology. In fact, we will be making the free Expo Hall available on the ABA TECHSHOW website in the next few weeks, for anyone to download and use.
Of course, we encourage all of those same people to attend our educational sessions as well — not just the attorneys. We think the ABA TECHSHOW content offers something for everyone, regardless of your position at the law firm. Then again, I'm biased :-)
Brian J. Ritchey @ 7:28 pm
Perception on my part - typically it is the staff who are pushing the attorneys to invest in and utilize technology (for selfish reasons, of course - it makes their job more productive as well).