Going Virtual with Web Applications: New Forms of Practice Written and Presented by Will Hornsby Marc Lauritsen March 25 – 27, 2010 www.techshow.com Session Title Session Date Going Virtual with Web Applications: New Forms of Practice Introduction Emerging forms of Web-based law practice present dramatic service opportunities, fascinating technical possibilities, and thorny ethical issues. These materials are in support of a session that will touch on some of the latest developments. We'll cover advanced tools like interactive advice systems and intelligent document assembly applications, and explore how eLawyering can facilitate multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary practice. What are the regulatory and ethical aspects of adopting these changes in a law firm practice? How can lawyers prosper in the face of such changes? What’s new? The Web (or nowadays increasingly the “cloud”) has become a familiar place in which lawyers not only market their services and interact with clients, fellow professionals, and other service providers, but operate their businesses. Online marketing has gone from basic websites to blogs, social networking, and Twitter feeds. Back office functions like document management, time keeping, and file system backups happen more and more online. Many pure Web-based case management systems are now available. Lawyers can also turn to a variety of online services to file materials with courts, prepare routine forms, and initiate alternative dispute resolution processes. Our focus here is on applications that come closer to the actual delivery of legal services. Such applications typically embody substantive legal knowledge, and behave intelligently in interaction with users. Some examples Virtual law practice services. A number of law firms are now signing up with providers like Direct Law and Virtual Law Office Technology to establish “out of the box” Web practices on a Software as a Service basis. For a modest monthly fee, you can have a secure online space in which to interact with clients, manage matters, share documents, and perform other functions. Going Virtual with Web Applications: Page 2 of 9 New Forms of Practice March 26, 2010 1-800-481,1025 CONTACT us DlrvcrLaw™ enables easy delivery of NEXT STEPS online legal services. We make virtual lawyering simple, Free Trtal • Contact Us The nrst -..trtualla ..... ftrm In a bo.-"'. 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