Standing Committee on Legal Technology

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2024 Articles

2024 Love Data Week By Brandon Woudenberg November 2024 This article argues that understanding Open Data Governance is crucial for Illinois lawyers. As data becomes central to legal practice, attorneys must navigate the tension between harnessing its power and protecting client privacy. The article highlights the benefits of open data for transparency and innovation but emphasizes the need for strong privacy safeguards. The article outlines a "privacy-centric approach" as a necessity, not an option, advocating for data minimization techniques and responsible data-sharing practices. Building public trust through data literacy initiatives is also emphasized. The road ahead is challenging, but Illinois attorneys have a crucial role in shaping a responsible Open Data future.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl February 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin November 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Business Data Privacy Standards and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence By Rita W. Garry November 2024 In an era where data is often likened to the new oil, its management, protection, and ethical use have become paramount concerns for businesses worldwide. As businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence to derive insights and streamline operations, the need for robust data privacy standards and effective governance frameworks has never been more critical.
CoLT Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. November 2024 This edition of Tips and Tricks discusses ways to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 even if Microsoft says it does not meet Windows 11 requirements and using BitLocker Encryption.
DIY Law Practice Management: Leveraging Power Automate to Make Your Law Firm More Efficient By Kimberly Hilton April 2024 Power Automate can be a powerful tool to automate mundane procedures, freeing up time for you and your staff.
Never Say ‘Hold, Please’: Choosing the Right Live Remote Receptionist for Your Law Firm By Jennifer M. Danish August 2024 A live remote receptionist service may be your virtual lifeline, ensuring every call is answered promptly and professionally.
Never Say ‘Hold, Please’: Choosing the Right Live Remote Receptionist for Your Law Firm By Jennifer M. Danish April 2024 A live remote receptionist service may be your virtual lifeline, ensuring every call is answered promptly and professionally.
Software System Review – A Review of Plaud Note: Speech to Text in a Handheld Device By Lawrence A. Stein August 2024 A review of Plaud Note, a ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence voice recorder.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. August 2024 Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. April 2024 Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about to make your computing life easier and more productive.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. February 2024 The first article in an ongoing series of tips and tricks to make your computing life easier and more productive.
TL;DR: A Shorthand Guide to Service by Electronic Means Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 102(f) By Joe Souligne February 2024 A checklist of the steps needed to pursue electronic service in Illinois courts.