From the Center Blog
What To Do If Your Laptop is Lost or Stolen
Realizing that your firm or personal laptop has been lost or stolen is a panic inducing moment. While in a best-case scenario you would have taken numerous steps to secure your laptop, even if you have taken all the precautions there is a checklist of steps to take as soon as possible to reduce exposure of sensitive, confidential and personal…
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What Lawyers Should Know About Windows 11
Have you upgraded your Windows operating system from Windows 10 to 11? Have you avoided it because you worry that it could be unstable, or that your old software or drivers won’t work? Are you worried that your older computer will not have the required specifications to do the upgrade? These are all legitimate concerns. Microsoft is rolling out a major…
Shopping for an Accounting System
Sometimes shopping can be fun. However, for many lawyers, looking for an accounting system may be as enjoyable as a root canal. Recent circumstances have pushed firms into looking for a new accounting product, and looking for a new product can be intimidating and frustrating. The good news/bad news is there are a lot of options for law firms but…
Tech and Practice Management Tips To Use Today
Recently the Center for Practice Management and CLE Department held a day and a half of programming including How to Manage Your Workload – Time, Task, Email and Distraction Management for Lawyers and Tips Today You Can Use Tomorrow. The programs, now available on demand, are designed to give lawyers and their teams actionable and tactical information that could be…
Snagit – A Better Screen Clipping Tool
Both Windows and Macs come with screen clipping tools. Windows 10 has Snip and Sketch, Windows 11 has a Snipping Tool, and MacOS comes with Screenshot (see the keyboard shortcuts Shift-Command-4 to take a screenshot of a selected area, or Shift-Command-3 to capture the entire screen). All are quite handy at capturing a screen, or a part of a screen,…
LinkedIn FAQ
LinkedIn is a powerful social network. It can be very useful for connecting with colleagues, finding and posting jobs, participating in group discussions, staying top of mind with referrals and potential clients, maintaining a profile for yourself and for your firm/organization, and for news/information. There are some features of LinkedIn that you may have questions about. Should I get verified?…
Free General Purpose Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools
As the legal profession continues to evolve and adapt to recent technologies, it’s becoming increasingly important for lawyers to understand and leverage the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools, which can assist with tasks such as data analysis, research, translation, image and video creation, summarization, transcription, and automation, have the potential to increase efficiency and productivity within…
Back to Basics: Understanding Core Business Technology for Lawyers
In today’s fast-paced legal environment, lawyers must be adept at using basic office software, Microsoft 365, browsers, and their operating system. This ability is essential for maintaining competency, efficiency, and productivity, which are critical for effectively serving clients. Lawyers who do not understand and master how to use critical business tools like operating systems, office application suites, and browsers will…
Client Facing Tools in Your MS 365 Subscription
If your firm is paying for the Microsoft 365 subscription product but only using the standard applications like Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint you are missing out! Explore client facing tools that can help you communicate, collaborate, and interact with clients, outside counsel, and others outside of your firm or organization. Your subscription comes with products like Forms, Bookings, Stream, Sway,…