Sponsor: Restech Information Services

Lunch Menu: Select Choices @ Registration (Deadline Noon, 17 February 2025)

SALAD

Mixed Green Salad

Bread & Butter

ENTREE SELECTIONS

TOMATO BASIL SOUP and CAPRESE SANDWICH (No Meat)

ROASTED CHICKEN with CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE, HERB POTATOES & SEASONED VEGETABLES

FRIED CATFISH and JAMBALAYA

DESSERT

Bread Pudding

Coffee or Hot Tea

Session Topic:
Advancements in Legal Technology

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming presentation on the latest advancements in Legal Technology. This session will cover cutting-edge tools and innovations that are transforming the legal industry, making our work more efficient and effective.

Agenda:
AI - How these technologies are revolutionizing legal research and document review
Do I need an AI Policy?
E-Discovery - New tools and best practices
Cybersecurity - Protecting sensitive legal information in the digital age

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your legal practice with the latest technological advancements.

Speakers:

Mike Adams, IT Director, Stone Pigman
William Vance, Chief Technology Officer, Adams and Reese

Mike Adams is the Director of Information Technology at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Mr. Adams has over 33 years of Management Information Systems experience in law firms.  He has managed a wide array of projects including, virtualization, document management systems, remote access systems, audio & video conferencing solutions,  new build outs, firm moves, firm mergers and acquisitions, business continuity and disaster recovery, case management systems, intake and conflict of interest systems, telecommunication installations, conversions from WordPerfect to Word, time and billing systems, electronic billing, electronic data interchange, workflow and document assembly.  Mr. Adams has focused his information technology career on process improvement utilizing tools of technology to make organizations more efficient.  Mr. Adams has been a speaker at American Lawyer Media’s LegalTech events, The Florida. Bar, The Louisiana Bar, Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) New Orleans and Suncoast Chapters, and for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) where he served as the Tampa city representative for five years.  A graduate of Tampa College and St. Petersburg College, Mr. Adams also holds certifications from Microsoft, Apple, CompTIA, and NEC.

Wiliam Vance is the Chief Technology Officer at Adams and Reese, LLP.  Bill has more than 30 years of experience in law firm management and professional services.  He provides strategic leadership across key areas, including technology, litigation support, knowledge management, project management, security, and physical space.  As a member of the firm's executive team, Bill contributes to the development and implementation of its strategic plan.  He also actively participates in the firm's Technology, Security, and Artificial Intelligence Committees.  Bill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois. 

CLM CREDIT

CLM^®Application Credit:  1 hour(s) of Information Technology

CLM^® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application

CLM^® Recertification Credit:  1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)