It's almost time for this year's ABA TECHSHOW. TECHSHOW is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest advances in technology. Knowing what's available and how to utilize it properly can help make your practice more secure and more efficient. This year's lineup includes 13 educational tracks on a wide range of topics.
As an example, here are the sessions included in this year's Litigation track:
Preparing to Litigate: The Latest Smart Litigation Management Tools
Lawyers and their staff can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of materials in even the smallest of litigation matters. Are you using the latest technology to help you prepare a case for litigation? This session will discuss the different technology tools including jury selection Apps for voir dire, document cameras, remote witness technology, iPads, to help prepare a case for trial, mediation or settlement, efficiently and at a reasonable cost.
Speakers: Dan Siegel, Martin Tully
Effective E-Discovery in Small Cases
How to effectively conduct E-Discovery in a small case within a reasonable budget? Is E-Discovery necessary when you are on a limited budget in a small case? Our presenters believe so. Ignoring E-Discovery on a small case could be negligence. Come and learn what options are available for small cases at lower cost designed for the "little guy."
Speakers: Sharon Nelson, Bruce Olson
Courtroom Technology: Evidence and Persuasion
This panel discussion will focus on persuasion and admissibility of technological evidence as plaintiff's counsel, defense counsel and trial judge give viewpoints on the persuasion, presentation and admissibility of the proposed evidence.
Speakers: Hon. Thomas Hogan, David Sparks, Paul Unger
iWin: iPads for Litigators
Lawyers continue to find innovative ways to use the iPad in their practices, with many turning to tablets in the courtroom. Our expert faculty will take you through an entire lawsuit, from filing through verdict, to show you how an iPad can help every step of the way. Whether it's document review, depositions, jury selection, legal research or document presentation, you'll learn why the iPad has the potential to become your trial technology of choice.
Speakers: Tom Mighell, Paul Unger
ABA TECHSHOW 2012 will also include 60 Tips in 60 Minutes, 60 Sites in 60 Minutes, a large expo hall, and a keynote address by lawyer, writer, economist, actor and TV personality Ben Stein.
The conference and expo will take place on March 29-31, 2012 at the Hilton Chicago. Early bird registration runs through February 17th. Learn more at the ABA TECHSHOW website.
