2023 Articles

10 Techy Tips By Todd Flaming December 2023 Tech tips for lawyers to make their practices more efficient.

Blockchain and Smart Contracts: A Guide for Illinois Lawyers By Jonathan Nessler September 2023 Blockchain and smart contracts are poised to create monumental shifts in the practice of law. As Illinois lawyers, it's essential to understand these technologies to navigate the future competently.

Can ‘To Do’ Change Your Life (Or at Least Your Workday)? By Kim Hilton February 2023 A look at how Office 365 To Do can help you manage your workload.

Chair’s Column By Matt Loar September 2023 A note from the chair.

How Can Lawyers Use AI to Automate Routine Tasks and Free Up Time for More Complex Matters? By Thomas Howard May 2023 Four ways lawyers can use artificial intelligence to streamline their workflows and enhance their practice.

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price December 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.

The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim May 2023 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.

Letting a Robot Help Write a Newsletter Article By Todd Flaming May 2023 A dialogue between a member of the Standing Committee on Legal Technology and ChatGPT.

NextGen Bar Exam Builds on Strengths of Current Attorney Assessments By Prof. Timothy Davis September 2023 The NextGen Bar Exam, which is slated to launch in July 2026, will marry the doctrinal rigor of the current exam with substantive testing of lawyering skills.

Technology and the ADA By Ethel Spyratos February 2023 Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disability in places of public accommodation, but doesn't directly address whether places of public accommodation include websites.

Top 5 SEO Tips for Small Law Firms By Tom Howard December 2023 Five search engine optimization tips for small firms looking to generate more leads online.

Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled People By Patti Chang February 2023 Updates on the ISBA's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives with respect to disability and disabled people.

What Can Chat GPT Do for Me? (As Written by Chat GPT) By Elisabeth Ritter September 2023 Law firms must balance the benefits of the technology against the potential risks and challenges to ensure that they are using it effectively and ethically.