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Posted by Tom Mighell :: Chair, ABA TECHSHOW 2008
March 17 , 2008
Well, it's over -- last week ABA TECHSHOW 2008 saw more than 2,000 attendees, 120 vendors, and 60+ legal technologists presenting more than 50 educational sessions, and from what I've heard so far a good time was had by all. Here are some of the highlights:
- Keynoter Marc Rotenberg gave a timely and well-received presentation on "The Anatomy of the Eliot Spitzer Investigation," then sat down with me for a lively discussion on privacy issues and how they affect us all.
- ABA TECHSHOW After Dark was a terrific success, with attendees, speakers, and exhibitors mingling together with food, drink, and the sounds of the Empty Can Band.
- We were honored to present Cowell Taradash, P.C., the founders of IllinoisDivorce.com, with the first annual Jim I. Keane Award for Excellence in E-Lawyering, at a luncheon that was well attended by our conference registrants.
- Once again the Taste of ABA TECHSHOW Dinners on Friday night were the place to be, with over 130 of our attendees and faculty dining and discussing technology topics at restaurants around Chicago.
- As usual, the educational content reigned supreme. Every attendee that spoke to me mentioned the consistently high quality of our ABA TECHSHOW speakers.
If you're weren't able to attend, check out the ABA TECHSHOW Buzz, where you can still find blog postings and photos from the conference. We'll be keeping the Buzz going all year long, so that you can keep up on the latest that's going on with ABA TECHSHOW -- just subscribe to the feed!
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2008, but now it's time to turn things over to the new team. I am pleased to announce that Laura Calloway, Director of the Alabama State Bar's Law Office Management Assistance Program, will serve as Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2009. You'll be hearing from her on the TECHSHOW Blog very soon!