integrate more technology into their practice to meet the expectations of clients and
the emerging world. Given that most of
these changes require education and training, the committee recommends that the
bar develop greater support through the
following programs: a list of vetted technology solutions, a technology training center,
a technology consultant, and regular trainings on new software.
Fifth, the committee makes a series of farreaching suggestions on the adoption and
incorporation of technology into the legal process through online dispute resolution programs and systems. This proposal is
addressed to a future where the traditional court will not address disputes in a timely manner and will require quick, online forums where parties can make their case, receive legal advice, arbitration, or judgment.
This would likely build on the models private companies like eBay and Amazon have
developed but would have wider reach beyond single commercial transactions.
In total, the Technology Committee’s report outlines the challenges and issues facing all of us, from online competitors (LegalZoom) to shifting public and client expectations to new options that can enrich legal
work and bring sophisticated legal advice
and solutions to a wider audience.
Technology Committee
Conclusion
The work of the Technology Committee
was in many ways the broadest and least
defined of the four committees. Its report is
similarly the one least susceptible to summary. The work of this committee was focused on both how technology shapes our
relationship with clients and what it ultimately means to the legal profession. Out of
this wide-‐ranging discussion, the committee developed H