In the following post, my law partner, wife, and better half, Jenny Stevens (a/k/a @MrsMacLawyer), shares her experiences and reflections as a first-time attendee at ABA TECHSHOW: I am quickly approaching my three year anniversary of practicing law, and I finally had the opportunity to attend the much acclaimed ABA TECHSHOW at the Chicago Hilton last… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Offline Resources RSS FeedReflections on ABA TECHSHOW 2013
Posted in Offline Resources, Presentations, TechnologyThere are some conferences that are just too good to sum up in a few words (or even a few paragraphs), and ABA TECHSHOW 2013 is one of them. Nevertheless, I will try to relay some of my thoughts for those who were not able to make it. There are basically three things that make… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer in Chicago This Week at ABA TECHSHOW
Posted in Offline Resources, PresentationsI am in Chicago this week to present several sessions at ABA TECHSHOW 2013. This marks the sixth year of the “Mac Track”, and I’m honored to have been asked to speak each of those years. The Mac Track will take place all day tomorrow (April 5th) at the Hilton across from Grant Park, and I will present… Continue Reading
Legal Technology Seminar in South Carolina
Posted in Offline Resources, Presentations, TechnologyThe South Carolina Bar is sponsoring a “Technology for Small Firms” seminar in Columbia, SC this Friday, September 23, 2011, as part of its 2011 Solo & Small Firm CLE and Annual Meeting. The technology topics and speakers are listed below: How Not to Commit Malpractice with Your Computer Laura A. Calloway – Alabama State Bar Courtney G…. Continue Reading
ABA TECHSHOW (Featuring the Mac Track) Opens Next Monday
Posted in Offline Resources, Presentations, Switching to Macs, TechnologyWhere will you be next Monday? The 25th edition of ABA TECHSHOW will begin on April 11, 2011, in Chicago. I am pleased to again be a part of the outstanding faculty for the fourth year of the "Mac Track". The lineup for this full day of Mac-focused education is listed below: Going Beyond Microsoft Word on the Mac :: Focuses on… Continue Reading
Reflections on MILOfest 2009
Posted in Offline ResourcesAs my readers are aware, I attended the inaugural MILOfest last week in Orlando, FL, where I presented a session called "Computing in the Clouds". Overall, I thought that the seminar was superb and that it offered something to everyone, from the novice to hardcore Mac-using attorneys. Since I returned, I have wanted to post my thoughts… Continue Reading
Still Time to Register for MILOfest 2009
Posted in Offline ResourcesAs you probably have heard, MILO Fest 2009, will be held next Thursday, November 5, 2009, through Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Disney World Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. If you are a Mac-using attorney (or if you want to become one), then you should attend this the Mac-focused conference for attorneys. Some of… Continue Reading
MILO Fest 2009 :: Official Announcement
Posted in Offline Resources, PresentationsIf you are a Mac-using attorney (or if you want to become one), then you should attend MILO Fest 2009, the Mac-focused conference for attorneys. After weeks of anticipation and speculation, details have just been announced this week about this exciting seminar. I am excited to be one of the speakers, and I think that this seminar… Continue Reading
DriveSavers to the Rescue!
Posted in Offline Resources, Product Reviews, TechnologyOnce upon a time back in the late summer of 2007, there was a Mac-using attorney was preparing to make a big presentation to a statewide legal association. Everything was going well, until his hard drive spontaneously committed suicide only days before his presentation. To make matters worse, this lawyer didn’t have a recent backup… Continue Reading
What Would YOU Like to Learn About Macs and the Practice of Law?
Posted in Offline ResourcesI have been asked to serve on the Advisory Board for the "Mac Track" at the 2009 ABA TechShow by track leader, Reid Trautz. The focus of this track is to help lawyers better understand how Macs can be useful in their law practices, and we are currently in the process of discussing potential topics… Continue Reading
Reflections on TechShow 2008
Posted in Offline ResourcesLast week I attended the American Bar Association‘s TechShow 2008, and I had the pleasure of speaking at both sessions of the inaugural "Mac Track." At the first session "Digital Detente: Using Macs in a PC-Centric Legal World," and my co-presenter was Ben Weinberger. The second session was "How Lawyers Practice Law and Serve Clients… Continue Reading
Thoughts About The Using Macs in Trial 2 Seminar
Posted in Offline ResourcesI just returned from the "Using Macs in Trial 2" seminar in Dallas, Texas. The seminar was well attended, with roughly double the number of people that were at the first one. I want to extend my deepest thanks to Kern Lewis, Rafe Foreman, and their firm for organizing and sponsoring this seminar. It was… Continue Reading
Using Macs in Trial 2 Seminar This Weekend
Posted in Offline ResourcesAs I previously posted, the second "Using Macs in Trial" will be held this weekend in Dallas, TX. I am looking forward to hearing the many great presenters scheduled to attend and also to seeing many of my Mac-using lawyer friends from all across the country. I am pleased to be a last minute addition… Continue Reading
Thanks to Tennessee Bar Association
Posted in Offline ResourcesJust a quick note to thank the Tennessee Bar Association for the great time I had speaking at their annual legal technology seminar. In particular, I want to thank Steve Weaver of the Music Row Lawyer blog and Dan Berexa TBA Technology Section Chair for their hospitality. The seminar was great, and I particularly enjoyed… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer in Nashville, TN
Posted in Offline ResourcesI’m on my way to Nashville, TN today for my two presentations tomorrow at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Law Technology 2008: Marketing, Management and Techology Solutions for Your Firm. I will be speaking on "Being a ‘Mac’ Daddy in a ‘PC’ World" and "Hardware and Software Options for Mac Lawyers". I understand that many of… Continue Reading
Early Bird Discount for ABA TechShow Featuring The Mac Lawyer
Posted in Offline Resources, TechnologyAs I previously posted, I am honored to be speaking at the inaugural "Mac Track" at this year’s TechShow 2008, sponsored by the American Bar Association. If you are planning to attend, please note that the "early bird" discount expires this Friday, February 1, 2008. Also, if your bar association is listed here, you may… Continue Reading
TN Bar’s Law Technology Seminar to Feature The Mac Lawyer
Posted in Offline Resources, TechnologyThe Tennessee Bar Association is sponsoring Law Technology 2008: Marketing, Management and Techology Solutions for Your Firm on February 22, 2008, at the Doubletree Hotel in Nashville. I will be presenting two sessions at this CLE, which will focus on using Macs in your law practice. I am looking forward to getting back to the… Continue Reading
MacSparky’s Thoughts About MacWorld
Posted in Hardware, Offline Resources, SoftwareOne of my favorite Mac legal bloggers, David Sparks, attended this year’s Macworld Conference & Expo, and he recently published the following thoughts about it at MacSparky: In addition to being an affirmed Mac geek, I am also a lawyer. So as I spent the last several days talking to developers and roaming the halls… Continue Reading
Seminar Update :: Using Macs in Trial 2
Posted in Offline ResourcesAs I previously posted, the "Using Macs in Trial 2" seminar is scheduled for February 29 — March 1, 2008, in Dallas, Texas. It was announced last week that Rick Borstein will also be speaking at this seminar, in addition to the other fantastic speakers. Rick is a Business Development Manager with Adobe, specializing in… Continue Reading
Upcoming Seminar :: Using Macs in Trial 2
Posted in Offline ResourcesLast May, I attended the inaugural "Using Macs in Trial" in Dallas, TX. It was a great seminar, and it met my number one criteria for any seminar — it contained many helpful, practical tips that I could immediately implement into my practice. The subject matter was appropriate for both new and veteran Mac users,… Continue Reading
Apple Announces Personal Shopping Program
Posted in Hardware, Miscellaneous, Offline ResourcesEarlier this week, Apple announced a whole new way to shop at your local Apple Store. Personal Shopping is a free service where you and a dedicated Mac Specialist explore and test-drive products to find out which ones are best for you. This service is free, and it affords you undivided attention, even in a… Continue Reading
Apple Announces Change to ProCare Program
Posted in Miscellaneous, Offline ResourcesToday, Apple announced changes to its ProCare program. As previously posted on this blog, this program provided personal training, priority repairs and service, and setup services — all for $99 per year. Now, the "old" ProCare has been split into two separate $99 packages. In my opinion, these programs are still an excellent value, and… Continue Reading
Apple’s ProCare Program
Posted in Offline ResourcesIf you live close to an Apple Store, you should learn about and take advantage of Apple’s ProCare program. For the low, low price of $99.00 per year, you get the following: Personal Training :: From sending your first email to laying down your latest mix, there’s no better way to learn more, or to… Continue Reading
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