Speakers:      William "Bill" Vance, Chief Technology Officer, Adams and Reese LLP
                       Mike Adams, Director of Information Technology, Stone Pigman

Speaker Bios:  With over 25 years of experience in law firm management and professional services firms, Bill Vance provides strategic leadership specifically in the areas of the firm’s technology, litigation support, knowledge management and project management functions. As a member of the firm’s executive team, he supports the development and execution of the firm’s strategic plan. He also serves on the firm’s Technology Committee and Security Committee. Bill holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Illinois.  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 29 years of Management Information Systems experience in law firms. Mr. Adams has been a speaker at American Lawyer Media’s LegalTech events, The Florida. Bar, The Louisiana Bar, ALA Suncoast Chapter, 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.

Topic:            Using Technology to Make Everyday Life Easier in a Law Firm

Summary:     This education session will be an interactive hour to discuss the best practices in technology to address the ever-changing landscapes due to remote working, client security audits, moving to the Cloud, and cyber security concerns.  This seminar will teach easy technology tips for making everyday life in a law firm easier.  Topics included are:  Rocketbook; Apple Watch for MFA; How and why to ZipUnzip files; Noise-canceling headphones; How to use a USB dongle; How to use your phone as a scanner; How to use your phone as a webcam; Tips on Teams, Zoom and WebEx; Security tips and client audits; And many more!

If you have specific questions you'd like to hear about from Bill and Mike, please email your questions to Linda Soileau [email protected] or Rachel Kiedrowski [email protected] from the Professional Development Committee.

CLM Credit:  1 hour of Legal Industry/Business Management

Menu:

Starters:
Charbroiled Oysters
Tossed Mediterranean Salad

Entrée Choice:
Half Stuffed Maine Lobster
Fried Shrimp Lunch
Pan Seared Kickin Chicken with potatoes and broccoli

Dessert:
Bread Pudding

If you have any special needs or dietary requests, please reach out to either Denise Abadie or Janet Dotson so that the accommodations can be made.