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
Partner at Affinity Consulting Group
Steve Best is a partner at Affinity Consulting Group and participated in sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.
Time Baran
Chief Marketing Officer at Good2bSocial
Tom Lambotte
CEO at GlobalMac IT
Tom Mighell
Legal Technology Consultant
Tom Mighell is a legal technology consultant and co-hosted the TECHSHOW Today live video cast at ABA TECHSHOW 2017.
Wells H. Anderson
CEO at Active Practice LLC and SecureMyFirm
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-18, 2017
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,500 attendees