Friday, December 1, 2023 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Texas Law Center 1414 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 5.5 hours of MCLE credit, which includes 1.0 hours of ethics credit
Do you run your own office? Do you represent other businesses? Do you sometimes get frustrated with technology? Do you feel like you aren’t taking advantage of tech that could make your life easier and better? If any of these are true, this course can bring you up to speed in just one day! Don’t miss these great topics that wil improve your practice and improve your life! • Tech Bootcamp for the Practicing Atorney: Everything You Need to Know • 4th Amendment Case Law Update • A Judicial Perspective of Al • Practical and Ethical Uses of Al • Legal Technology from the Trenches • 30 Apps ni 30 Minutes: The Latest Legal Apps, Tech Tips, and Tech Laws Registration is only $125 for section members, $150 for non-section members, and free to legal aid attorneys for a full day of CLE and includes digital course materials, breakfast, and lunch.
I have the honor and privilege to serve as the 2023-24 Chair of the Computer and Technology Section (C&T) of the State Bar of Texas. The C&T Section’s membership is diverse and has members from solo practices to major law firms and lawyers from major technical industries and Fortune 500 companies. As I like to say about the C&T Section, when it comes to technology and the law “Our Bench is Deep”. As an example of our “bench” recently the State Bar created a Taskforce regarding AI and ChatGPT composed of seven lawyers, three of which were members of the C&T Section.
The C&T Section is rich in resources, no matter how small or large your firm and no matter what level of technical knowledge. We are here to help you. In this ever-changing world of legal technology like AI and ChatGPT, and our duty of technical proficiency, we are here to provide those resources for you.
7th Annual Tech and Justice for All CLE program December 1, 2023
Don’t forget to register for our upcoming 7th Annual Tech CLE program taking place in Austin on December 1, 2023. The full brochure and registration options information will be forthcoming, and your section membership will provide you with an immediate discount upon registering for this outstanding CLE.
Member Benefits As a member of the C&T Section, here are some of your immediate benefits:
Free CLEs For the price of just one CLE course, the C&T Section provides members with four quarterly free CLEs covering major issues at the intersection of technology and the law.
Our first CLE alone is worth the price of joining the section. On September 29, 2023, starting at noon, section member John Browning, Chair of the State Bar of Texas Taskforce regarding Ai/ChatGPT, will present “To ChatGPT, or not to ChatGPT, that is the question” and you don’t want to miss this benefit as a section member.
John’s recent ChatGPT presentation was just cited in an opinion by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Allen Michael Lee v. The State of Texas, case number 10-22-00281, in the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Judicial District.
Texas Bar Legal App Our Texas Bar Legal app is available to all members and provides Texas and Federal Codes, Rules, and Statutes. We support Apple and Android devices and even a weblink. More information regarding our app can be found here.
Circuits The C&T Section publishes the quarterly Circuits Newsletter covering a broad range of topics regarding technology and the law. Here you will find articles regarding such topics as current technology, practical applications and utilizing technology for your practice.
Covering the latest Legal Technology The ABA Tech Show is a must event for staying up to date with the latest legal technology and we annually send our members to cover and report on the seminars, lectures, updates and products for multiple speakers and vendors. This year’s review can be found here.
Need to Join or Renew Your Membership? Dues are still just $25
With all these benefits of a membership to the C&T Section, I encourage you to join or renew your membership now. If you haven’t already, please renew your membership with our Section by logging into your MyBarPage at the State Bar of Texas Website. We encourage you to join now and reach out to your fellow lawyers and friends. Let them know about the low annual membership fee of $25 in exchange for multiple valuable benefits!
I am excited for the new challenges of technology this year will bring, and promise our continued emphasis on delivering the best information and assistance for lawyers to you and our State Bar.
Finally, I would like to thank Pierre Grosdidier for his outstanding service as the Section Chair for the past year.
Warm regards,
Reginald A. Hirsch, Chair Computer and Technology Section State Bar of Texas
The Computer & Technology Section makes free CLE available to attorneys as a service of the Section and the Texas Bar. This CLE is entitled: “Space Law, AI, and Cybersecurity: Protecting the Security and Sustainability of the Next Frontier” Speaker: Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.
Course Number: 174195229 The recording will be available until 03/31/2024. MCLE Credit: 1 hour of participation with .25 hours of ethics.
Techie Lawyer in Chicago Hotel (MIU+AI/DALL • E 2)
By Mitch Zoll, Mark Unger, and… ChatGPT
There are several ways that a lawyer can stay competent in technology:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE): Many states require lawyers to participate in ongoing legal education, and many CLE programs now offer courses and seminars on technology and its application in the practice of law.
Professional Development: Attending conferences, such as ABA Techshow, and participating in webinars, can help lawyers stay current with the latest technology and trends in the legal field.
Networking: Joining professional organizations, such as the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center, or attending networking events can help lawyers connect with other legal professionals who are knowledgeable about technology and its application in the practice of law.
Self-study: Lawyers can also stay competent in technology by reading relevant articles, books and blogs to stay current with the latest trends and developments in the field.
Hands-on experience: Lawyers can also stay competent in technology by using relevant software, apps, and tools in their practice, such as e-discovery software, legal research databases, and document management systems.
Hiring outside help: Lawyers can also stay competent in technology by hiring outside help such as IT staff, LegalTech consultants or virtual paralegals for the specific needs of their practice.
It’s important for lawyers to stay up-to-date with technology in order to be able to effectively represent their clients and to be able to navigate the legal landscape of the 21st century.
What is ABA Techshow?
ABA Techshow is an annual conference and expo designed for legal professionals to learn about the latest technology and its application in the practice of law. Attending ABA Techshow can help lawyers stay current with the latest tools and trends in the legal field, network with other legal professionals, and gain valuable continuing legal education (CLE) credits. Additionally, the conference typically features keynote speakers and panel discussions on a wide range of topics, providing attendees with valuable insights and perspectives on the intersection of technology and the law. Overall, ABA Techshow is a great opportunity for lawyers to stay informed, stay engaged, and stay competitive in the legal field.
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The content above was written entirely by ChatGPT, the new AI content platform at has the potential to revolutionize the way we obtain and process written information. Although ChatGPT can only pass portions of the Bar (On LawNext Podcast: Can the AI of GPT-3.5 Pass the Bar Exam? We Find Out | LawSites), it is ready to help provide FAQ responses to your clients’ questions.
But where does ChatGPT fall short? I next asked ChatGPT: “Why am I going to TechShow?” This time ChatGPT was stumped:“I’m sorry, I am an AI and I do not have the information about your personal schedule or reasons why you would be going to the ABA Techshow.”
Luckily, I have the answer to this one. TechShow was the first legal conference I attended when I opened my firm. The information I learned there, and the connections I made, have been invaluable to building a practice that allows me to efficiently serve my clients while balancing the work-life balance I wanted at an attorney. The sessions provided marketing, operations, client service and, of course, technology related information and I have called upon that information every day in the operation of my firm. The vendor expo has the leading and emerging law firm tech providers there to answer questions and I can learn about and evaluate the best tools for my firm. Finally, I am going back because as Technology evolves and improves, I want my firm to do the same.
Time is running out if you want to join me at TechShow but the discounted rate DEADLINE has been extended to February 25th! ABA TECHSHOW
Members of Computer & Technology Section can register for ABA TECHSHOW 2023 at an additional special reduced rate of $100 off the standard rate using discount code EP2312 at checkout, but the rate increases soon!
