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Thursday, April 20, 2006 | 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Ross Kodner, David Bilinsky
So you’ve just heard about some legal software that is revolutionizing the practice of law and you want to learn more. The cost of the software is significant but the vendor explains how quickly you can recover your investment in the software and use it to turn a great profit. It almost sounds too good to be true. How can you be sure the vendor’s ROI analysis works for you? Our experts will explain the value of ROI analysis and provide useful techniques to help you measure technology ROI in a way that is meaningful to YOUR bottom line, minus the sales pitch spin.
Thursday, April 20, 2006 | 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
David Bilinsky, Matt Homann
Technology can be expensive, but if used well it solves problems. When considering technology investment there are many “non-dollar” factors to consider in addition to (and sometimes instead of) the impact it may have on your revenue stream. This session will explore these factors and provide useful and valuable insight into using technology to help your law firm achieve true excellence.
Thursday, April 20, 2006 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Bruce Dorner, Cory Furman
Despite how great meaningful ROI and achieving excellence are, you just can’t justify spending the big dollars on technology? Not to worry - technology does not have to be overly expensive if you invest the time and effort to understand what you really need. In this session you will learn how to identify your needs and about cost-effective, affordable technologies that will meet those needs.
Thursday, April 20, 2006 | 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Cory Furman, Rick Ferguson
You’ve identified your needs, you’re happy with the potential ROI, and you’re ready to achieve excellence … now what? Are you organized for a smooth implementation? How will you handle training? Does the new application integrate with other software? Do you have the necessary hardware and configuration to support the new application? How will you follow through and make sure you are achieving the desired results? This session will discuss these and other planning issues that will help you avoid wasting time and money.
