Much has been said about the practical and ethical motivations behind the duty of technology competence for lawyers. Now, more than ever, clients expect legal counsel to demonstrate proficiency across a wide swath of technologies capable of transforming legal practice and offering greater overall value to a matter. Yet, for all the talk of duty and expectations, less attention is paid to how law firms and corporates actually train their legal talent, whether at the associate or partner level. This opening session examines some of the most successful tech-focused professional development initiatives in law firms and corporate legal departments today. Our panel will explore what strategies have—or have not—proven successful while operating in a highly competitive market.
Moderator:
Lucy Endel Bassli
Founder & Principal, InnoLegal Services, PLLC
Panelists:
Kate Gibbons
Global Knowledge Partner & Chair, Knowledge Committee & Thought Leadership Board, Clifford Chance LLP
Sukesh Kamra
National Director, Knowledge Management, Norton Rose Fulbright
Meredith Mendes
Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, Jenner & Block LL
Jason Smith
Senior Director & Legal Counsel, Apttus & Vice Chair, State Bar of Texas – Corporate Counsel Section
Carla Swansburg
Vice President & General Manager (Canada), Epiq Systems