Keeping Up With Technology

Over the past 50 years, the legal profession has witnessed technological advances that include artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital assistants, personal computers, smartphones, and wireless connectivity. Legal technology can attract clients, manage billing, and perform routine tasks. The ABA recognized the importance of technology in 2012 by amending the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to require lawyers to stay technologically competent. The rules also require lawyers to be alert to the benefits and risks associated with technology. Following are tips for maintaining technological competence and resources for implementing them at your firm.

Tips
Audit – take a technology assessment to identify areas for improvement.
Attitude – stay alert to technological changes that can improve practices and profits.
Community – join bar committees and user communities to improve skills and solve problems.
Consultant – consult a tech loving co-worker, friend, or IT professional for help.
Newsletters – subscribe to a tech magazine or newsletter to stay current.
Options - use apps to improve accounting, billing, managing, marketing, and writing.
Podcasts – listen to technology podcasts while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.
Support – use tech resources available at bar and vendor websites.
Training – attend tech seminars sponsored by bar associations and software vendors.
Videos – view YouTube videos to solve technology problems and enhance skills.

Articles


Books

CLE

Newsletters
Onward (Justia)
Weekly Tips (PC Magazine)

Podcasts
Legal Tech Week (Bob Ambroggi)
Kennedy-Mighell Report (Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell)
Technically Legal (Chad Main)   


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