Standing Committee on Legal Technology

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2025 Articles

Canva: A Graphic Design Tool for the Busy Attorney By Heather Glockler February 2025 Canva is an online platform featuring a drag and drop interface that helps users create well-designed marketing pieces ranging from social media posts to company newsletters and everything in between. It hosts thousands of customizable templates, access to a custom Brand Kit, and allows a user to collaborate with their team to create content quickly.
CoLT Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. October 2025 Learn more about 7 tech tips to incorporate into your life and practice! 
CoLT Tips, Tricks, and Tech By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. March 2025 This edition of Tips, Tricks, and Tech covers how to use (and find) a diagnostic and repair tool for your PC hardware and devices in Windows 10 and 11.
Future-Proofing Your Law Practice: Embracing Legal Technology for the Next Decade By Drew Nishioka March 2025 This article explores key technologies, practical steps for adoption, and strategies to ensure long-term success in an increasingly tech-driven legal world.
ISBA 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference Photos October 2025 The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference: The Innovative Lawyer: Smart Strategies for Small Firms in the Age of AI on September 25–26 at the Embassy Suites in Naperville, IL.
LAWPAC Needs You! February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
Multi-Factor Authentication is No Longer Optional for Legal Professionals By Brandon P. Woudenberg March 2025 This article emphasizes that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential for legal professionals, not just a 'best practice.' It highlights the increasing cyber threats in the legal industry and the need for attorneys to protect clients' data. It offers simple MFA options and discusses the risks of not using this security feature. Ultimately, the minor inconvenience of setting up MFA is worthwhile for the protection it provides against data breaches, reputational damage, malpractice claims, and disciplinary issues.
Ninth Circuit Provides Guidance on What Constitutes Assent to an Arbitration Clause in the Digital Context By Jay Schleppenbach October 2025 In Chabolla v. ClassPass, the Ninth Circuit explores how complex notice and assent can be for digital arbitration agreements. 
Phone Calls Ignored, Emails Unanswered: Fixing the First Impression Problem for Law Firms By Mark C. Palmer February 2025 The legal technology company Clio played “secret shopper” for its 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report. Clio reported dismal results on how law firms are doing on first impressions. The purpose was to test how easy it is for prospective clients to get in touch with law firms through phone or email, and how effectively law firms answered their questions. See how Clio's research can help you and your firm make a positive first impression on prospective clients.
Top 5 Email Management/Organization Tips for Outlook By Kimberly A. Hilton February 2025 Managing email can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling multiple tasks or handling a high volume of messages. Fortunately, Microsoft Outlook offers several powerful features to help streamline your workflow, improve productivity, and ensure you never miss an important task or email. Here are my top five email management tips for Outlook to help you stay organized and efficient.
Using Large Language Models for Deposition Preparation By James H. Dawdy October 2025 AI can be a useful tool when preparing for depositions, particularly when it comes to providing an extensive list of questions that can be tailored to the unique needs of your case.