9:00 a.m.

The Lawyer’s Guide to Managing Client and Case Information with Outlook^®

Look around your office—count the yellow pads, sticky notes, random scribbles and "While You Were Out" slips. It doesn’t have to be this way! Microsoft Outlook^® can help keep you better organized with your client, contact and case information, including e-mail, phone calls, dates, to dos and miscellaneous notes, all at your fingertips. It can also help you to work more effectively which, in turn, will improve client service. Attend this session to learn how today’s most popular information management tool can take you to a new level of organization and client service.

Speakers: Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster

9:50 a.m.  

Break

10:00 a.m.

Collaboration Tools for Lawyers

Collaboration is no longer an option. Online tools like WebEx, Sharepoint, Acrobat Connect, Basecamp, Zoho, wikis and others make it easy for lawyers to work instantaneously with clients and colleagues, whether they're across the hall or on the other side of the world. Come join the co-authors of an American Bar Assocaition book on collaborative technologies as he discusses the options available to lawyers, developing a collaboration strategy, and the ethical implications of working with others in an online environment.

Speaker: Tom Mighell

10:50 a.m.

Break

11:00 a.m.

60 Tips in 60 Minutes

Everyone loves a great tip! At ABA TECHSHOW^®, the "60 Tips in 60 Minutes" program is one of the most popular sessions year after year. Our panel includes the current ABA TECHSHOW^® Chair and two past chairs. They will bring you tips on the use of technology in your practice, including time-saving tech tools, useful Internet resources, ways to save money, ways to use the software you currently own more effectively and much more. This fast-paced program will have something for everyone and focus on tips you can put to work immediately.

Speakers, Adriana Linares, Debbie Foster, Tom Mighell and Jim Calloway

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Getting to Paperless: A Lawyer's Step-by-Step Guide

In this session we’ll construct a paperless law office from start to finish - in only one hour - using proven systems designed especially for law office workflows. You'll be surprised at just how easy and inexpensive it really can be. Take away practical advice about what to get, who should have and use it, and even where it should be placed within your office.

Speakers: Jim Calloway and Debbie Foster

1:50 p.m.

Break

2:00 p.m.

Mobile Lawyering

From smart phones to remote access to office systems, more lawyers are able to practice law from anywhere. There are so many tools available, Learn how you can become a true road warrior and better serve your clients.

Speakers: Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares

2:50 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

(A) Identity Marketing and Social Networking (Emerson Hall)

No matter the size of your firm, you should be known by your brand. Come learn how to create a unique brand - and how to ethically use it in print and online. The growth of online communities and networks has made your professional reach much wider than ever before. Learn to promote your brand through social networks and virtual worlds to increase your business. We'll also discuss online reputation management. Make sure you stay on top of what others are saying about you!

Speakers: Jim Calloway and Debbie Foster

(B) Stump the Experts

We want you to have your questions answered at the OBA Technology Fair, so we have a panel of four experts available to answer your questions at the end of the day. Bring your questions and see what our experts, or perhaps members of the audience, have to say.

Speakers: Tom Mighell, Adriana Linares, John Brewer and Gabe Bass

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn