Technology Services for Bar Associations
The American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center offers bar associations and foundations several services to help better serve your members through technology. With a staff of tech savvy lawyers and information specialists, the LTRC fully understands your goals and objectives. We communicate about technology and technology issues clearly and use concepts that you and your constituency understand. Some services are fee-based.
The primary services offered are:
- Technology Consultation and Research
Straight talk and unbiased opinions about available technologies - Writing for Bar Association Publications
Creative, well-written content for your books, newsletters, journals, and magazines - Bar Association Website Evaluation
Help make your website become a destination, not a frustration - Bar Association Internal Technology Audit
Make the most of your technology dollar - Continuing Legal Education
Help your members learn about the latest in law office technology and technology issues affecting the legal profession
The Legal Technology Resource Center will be available to help with any follow-up or questions after the initial services are completed. We also provide surveys, articles, presentations, and e-mail discussion lists focused on trends and practical solutions for law firms and bar associations via our website.
Technology Consultation and Research
The professional staff at LTRC provides resources, research, and consultation on technology purchase decisions. Based on in-depth knowledge of the legal technology industry and survey information gathered on trends and usage, LTRC staff can help guide you through the purchase and implementation process. LTRC can also assist with the creation of strategic technology plans, RFPs, and other aspects of the technology purchasing process. Please call (312) 988-5465 or e-mail at ltrc@abanet.org for more information.
Writing for Bar Association Publications
Staffed by professional lawyers and librarians with a wide range of expertise and experience, the LTRC regularly publishes articles in bar association and trade journals. Our expertise ranges from knowledge management to portal technologies to technology best practices. The LTRC will work with you to create content specifically for your audience. Please see our list of published articles for links to representative work.
Evaluate bar association website for accessibility, currency, navigability, and content. Make specific recommendations for improvement via a detailed report.
Primary elements of the evaluation include:
I. Overview
A. Infrastructure
B. Site Branding
C. Audience Distinction
II. Content
A.Currency of Information
B. Ease of Navigation
C. Ease of Contact
D. Accessibility and Readability
E. Format Standards
F. Metadata
G. Expansion on Content Areas
III. Suggested Actions
Review technology implemented in bar association offices, including desktop and network infrastructure, software, peripherals, Internet connections, security, and other resources. Identify weaknesses or improvements in technology or business practices, including security, backup and redundance, and automation. Focus both on how the association uses its technology internally and to serve members.
Ideally, an audit will be conducted onsite, but potentially could be done based on inventory provided by bar association staff in conjunction with a questionnaire.
Participate in bar association CLE programs, as a sole speaker or panelist, on technology topics customized to the bar association's needs and to its member audience. Please see our representative presentations for examples of the broad range of topics covered by the Legal Technology Resource Center.
- Technology Research and Consultation:
There is no fee for this service
- Article Writing for Bar Association Publications:
There is no fee for this service
- Website Evaluation:
Scaled pricing based on bar association size
$250 < 1000 members
$350 < 2500 members
$500 > 5000 members
Negotiable > 10,000 members
Travel expenses, if applicable*
- Technology Audit
$500, plus travel expenses
- Continuing Legal Education
No fee, travel expenses only
* The following travel expenses are reimbursable to
the Legal Technology Resource Center by the hiring organization: economy
airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, and local transportation.
For more information or to schedule a session, please contact the Legal Technology Resource Center at (312)988-5465 or via email at ltrc@abanet.org
