The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology

51st Edition - TECHSHOW 2012

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, January 18 2012 9:00:00 GMT

Sharon and Jim welcome Reid Trautz, the Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2012. Reid offers a preview of the conference, which will take place March 29-31 in Chicago, including new educational sessions, social events, the keynote by Ben Stein and discounted pricing.

50th Edition: Solo By Choice

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, December 13 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Sharon and Jim welcome Carolyn Elefant, an attorney and the author of Solo by Choice: Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. Carolyn talks about how solos should market themselves through social media and in other ways, how they can stay current with technology and the budgetary and ethical implications of cloud computing for solos.

49th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, November 14 2011 9:00:00 GMT

This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson continue their annual tradition with Tech Toys for the Holidays 2011, the 49th edition of The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology podcast. They agree that this is their favorite podcast of the year and note that if any listeners want to send them any holiday presents, they are not hard to locate.

48th Edition: Favorite Social Media Tips

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, October 17 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Sharon and Jim discuss their favorite tips for using social media, including ways to maximize your results while minimizing your time, privacy safeguards and stories from their own successful use of social media

47th Edition: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, September 15 2011 9:00:00 GMT

This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson interview Ben Schorr of Roland Schorr and Tower, who is the author of The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010. Ben shares several tips and great information about all of Microsoft Office 2010.

46th Edition: All Things Apple for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, August 15 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Brett Burney, the principal of Burney Consultants and a nationally-recognized expert on Apple products about "All Things Apple for Lawyers." They discuss Brett's favorites among the Mac computer line as well as the iPhone and the iPad.

45th Edition: How to Start a Law Practice

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, July 14 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Sharon and Jim interview Bill Gibson, noted author and lecturer and the President at the College of Law Practice Management about starting a law practice. Bill tells newly-minted lawyers what it is essential to have and to think about as you form your own practice and offers his very best tips and techniques.

44th Edition: Information Security for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, June 9 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Information security for lawyers is major issue. Bedrocks of the attorney-client relationship are attorney-client privilege and confidentiality of client information. Jim and Sharon are joined by Dave Ries, who is a partner with the firm of Thorp, Reed and Armstrong, a former ABA TECHSHOW planning board member and an expert on information security for lawyers, to discuss this critical issue.

43rd Edition: 24 Favorite Websites

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wednesday, 11 May 2011 9:00:00 GMT

ABA TECHSHOW 2011 closed with a crowd in attendance for 60 Sites in 60 Minutes. Jim and Sharon joined colleagues ABA TECHSHOW 2010 chair Paul Unger and TECHSHOW planning board member Erik Mazzone for this lively presentation. Jim and Sharon just couldn’t get enough of talking about interesting and fun websites for lawyers so they decided to discuss some of the websites here, beginning with a 'missing site" that was mysteriously omitted from the original 60 Sites presentation.

42nd Edition: New Book Release - iPad in One Hour for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 18 April 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon discuss a New Book Release - iPad in One Hour for Lawyers

41st Edition: Contemplating the Future of Law Practice

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, 28 March 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon discuss a number of trends that impact the future of the legal profession.

40th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW - 25th Anniversary

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, 7 February 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Past ABA TECHSHOW Chairs Jim and Sharon welcome Paul Unger, Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2011, for a preview of the exciting 25th anniversary of bringing lawyers and technology together!

39th Edition: Legal Talk Network - Taking Legal Podcasts to the Next Level

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 11 January 2011 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon are joined by two-time Emmy Award winner Lu Ann Reeb, Co-founder and President of Legal Talk Network, LLC.

38th Edition: Google for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wednesday, 15 December 2010 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon welcome author experts Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch to discuss their recent (and extremely successful) book, Google for Lawyers: Essential Search Tips and Productivity Tools.

37th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 12 November 2010 9:00:00 GMT

'Tis the season to be a techie as Jim and Sharon highlight tools - and most importantly, toys - for everyone's holidays.

36th Edition: Anatomy of a Law Firm Audit

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 12 October 2010 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon take a look at the little-discussed topic of law practice management audits. Hopefully you will never have an audit ordered on you or your law practice. But what can you learn from the items that an auditor might examine that will help you be a better lawyer?

35th Edition: Metadata - What You Can't See Can Hurt You

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, 09 September 2010 9:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon discuss the importance understanding metadata. With the amount of misinformation and lack of knowledge about metadata, it is important for legal professionals to understand how misuse could ultimately affect their businesses.

34th Edition: 2010 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, 13 August 2010 9:00:00 GMT

Listen in as Jim and Sharon are joined by Catherine Sanders Reach – Director of the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center – to discuss some exciting and useful findings from the sixth volume of the Center's Survey Report.

33rd Edition: Virtual Lawyering Goes Mainstream

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, 12 July 2010 9:00:00 GMT

With 14% of attorneys reporting to the ABA that they are now engaged in the virtual practice of law, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss how VLOs (virtual law offices) have gone mainstream.

32nd Edition: Surviving the Law Practice Shark Tank - the Top 6 Mistakes That Can Kill You in Your Practice

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 11 June 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon welcome long-time friend and colleague Nerino Petro, as they discuss some of the greatest mistakes lawyers can make and how to avoid them.

31st Edition: Alternative Fee Arrangements: Is it Finally Time?

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 12 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A long-standing source of debate, Jim and Sharon talk about the billable hour, its role in so many firms, and creative solutions to it - AFAs.

30th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW 2010 - It's a Wrap

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon discuss some of the highlights of this year's ABA TECHSHOW.

29th Edition: The Next Generation of Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Dennis Kennedy, respected legal technologist and author, chats with Jim and Sharon about how the practice of law is likely to change for the next generation of lawyers.

28th Edition: What's Hot in Technology for 2010

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

We welcome back Jim as he and Sharon discuss some hot technologies that may change the business of practicing law in 2010 and beyond.

27th Edition: Computer Forensic FAQs

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Sharon Nelson (flying solo because Jim Calloway is under the weather) interviews John Simek, one the foremost experts on computer forensics, and gets answers to some of the computer forensics questions most frequently asked by lawyers.

26th Edition: Cloud Computering for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tuesday, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Authors Erik Mazzone and Ben Schorr join Jim and Sharon to discuss the cloud computing title bout between the cloud curmudgeon and the cloud champion.

25th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Monday, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Jim and Sharon prepare for the season of giving (and wanting!) with some great gift ideas for the tech lover in all of us.

24th Edition: Find Info Like a Pro: Investigative Research on the Internet

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Friday, 9 Oct 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim and Sharon welcome Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch to discuss their book (to be published later this year) "Find Info Like a Pro, Volume 1: Mining the Internet’s Publicly Available Resources for Investigative Research."

23rd Edition: Looking Ahead

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wednesday, 9 Sep 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Join Jim and Sharon for a look at trends for the future – the economy and its effect on the legal profession, technology, and more!

22nd Edition: How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times - Marketing and Management

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thursday, 14 Aug 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Following the informative discussion of Jim Calloway, Sharon Nelson, Ross Kodner's book "How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times," this edition of The Digital Edge, explores marketing and management tools for lawyers during a down economy.

21st Edition: How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson welcome guest Ross Kodner to discuss the economic downturn and its effect on lawyers. Stay tuned for Jim, Sharon, and Ross's book, How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times.

20th Edition: How to Select an S.E.O. Company

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss the importance of search engine optimization and share tips for selecting the right company to help put your Web site on the on the search engine map.

19th Edition: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thurs, 15 May 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson speak with Dan Pinnington and Reid Trautz to discuss discuss their recently-published book, The Busy Lawyer's Guide to Success: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice.

18th Edition: Practice Management

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim Calloway and John Simek speak with Andy Adkins to discuss discuss his recently-published book, The Lawyer's Guide to Practice Management Systems Software, Second Edition.

17th Edition: Marketing in a Down Economy

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:49:58 GMT

This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss Marketing in a Down Economy on the Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology podcast.

16th Edition: Social Networking for Lawyers

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss social networking for lawyers, focusing on the use of Twitter and Facebook. Social networking sites: http://twitter.com http://www.lextweet.com http://www.facebook.com http://www.linkedin.com http://www.plaxo.com Sharon’s Twitter address: http://twitter.com/sharonnelsonesq

15th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:49:58 GMT

14th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thu, 3 Dec 2008 15:49:58 GMT

Suggestions for tech toys from Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway!

13th Edition: Ball in Your Court - Craig Ball on EDD

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 2 Dec 2008 15:49:58 GMT

A wealth of free electronic discovery resources may be found at Craig Ball’s website at www.craigball.com

12TH EDITION: OUTSOURCING EDD REVIEW ABROAD

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wed, 1 Dec 2008 15:49:58 GMT

The ABA’s recent opinion on legal outsourcing, issued on August 5, 2008, may be found at http://www.abanet.org/cpr/08-451.pdf The amended complaint in the Newman case referenced in the podcast may be found at http://www.klgates.com/files/upload/eDAT_NMH_v_Bush_Amended_Complaint.pdf

Outlook 2007 with Ben Schorr

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:49:58 GMT

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Ben Schorr, author of the newly released book,"The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007."

The ABC's of SEO

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:50:11 GMT

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway share their expertise on the subject of Search Engine Optimization.

SEO Podcast Online Resources

The ABC’s of SEO, Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Lawyers' Websites

Urban Dictionary entry for “Algoholic” (Just so you know we didn’t make it up!)

Adobe Acrobat

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:26:22 GMT

A discussion on using Adobe Acrobat, featuring David Masters.

ABA TECHSHOW 2008 - Preview Edition

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:42:46 GMT

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway explain how ABA TECHSHOW is so much more than just a legal technology conference.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

The Legal Technology Year in Review

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:54:12 GMT

Jim Calloway and Sharron Nelson review some of the most notable technology software products of 2007.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

Tech Toys for the Holidays

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:28:54 GMT

Looking for the perfect tech gadget for a colleague or yourself? Sharon and Jim share a few of their favorite things for the holidays.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

Ethics in the Electronic Era: Staying Out of the Briar Patch

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:48:09 GMT

Technology can make an attorney's repetitive tasks much easier, but it can also make their lives a lot more complicated. With all the advances in technology it is easy for lawyers to accidentally commit malpractice at the speed of light. In this month's edition of "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology" you'll learn ways to avoid the ethical briar patch.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

Better than Batman’s Belt: Our Favorite Utilities

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:00:47 GMT

Holy downloadable data directors! In this edition of "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology" Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss their favorite software utilities.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

Courthouse Technology: Lawyers Go Hollywood

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:22:46 GMT

Jim and Sharon discuss courtroom technology and how to be your own Steven Spielberg at trial, storyboarding your case and showcasing technology. They go through the use of various kinds of technology explaining their uses and dangers and recounting stories from real-life trials.

Electronic Marketing: Harnessing the Web’s Whizbang

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:40:15 GMT

How do you help clients find their way to your doorstep? Use the Internet’s whizbang! This podcast contains many tips and strategies, including website development and search engine optimization, the purchase of keywords on search engines, directory listings (free and paid), electronic newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and much more.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.

Talking to Yourself: Is Speech Recognition Ready for Prime Time?

ABA Law Practice Management Section — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:58:27 GMT

Computers that can be controlled by speech used to be a matter of science fiction. In the real world speech recognition software has matured slowly. There have been significant improvements in recent years, but is speech recognition practical for daily use in your law office? Jim and Sharon discuss the highs and lows of digital dictation.

Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here.