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CHANCE MCMILLAN THURLOW & ASSOCIATES 440 LOUISIANA, SUITE 1200 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 713.224.6774 CMCMILLAN@THURLOWLAW.COM Tips for Using Technology Effectively in the Courtroom
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Who is your audience? What to post? Facebook Likely to be accessed by most clients Firm Facebook v. Personal Facebook? Google+ Helps get your firm noticed more by Google Linkedin Corporate Clients Resume and new employment Twitter
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Helpful Reads Articles by Judge Randy Wilson “The Lawyer’s Guide to Social Networking: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on the Law” (2010) by: John Browning “Show the Story” (2011)by: William Bailey & Robert Bailey “Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers” (2013) by: Daniel Siegal
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Technology of the Past Anybody Remember These…
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Technology of the Past
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Old Courthouse… Chalkboard Big Chief Tablet Overhead Projector Dry-Erase Board
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Features of the New Courthouse Wi-Fi compatible 39 courtrooms with state-of-the-art technology Courts recommend getting into the Courtroom prior to trial to become comfortable with technology Document/Video display throughout courtroom Ceiling-mounted projectors Individual screens in jury box Counsel tables, witness stands, bench Can easily utilize and manipulate documents
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Show Your Case Mediations/Arbitration/Trials Power Point Hearings Voir Dire Opening Statement Closing Arguments Skype, Video Conferencing, I-Pad Client meetings Court proceedings Depositions
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Other things to consider… Interactive Graphics/Maps 3D printing Trial Presentation Software Trial Consultant
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Trial Applications MACS I-Pad for depositions Timeline 3D $65.00 Allows you to create a timeline of events Transcriptpad $89.99 Review transcripts, search and highlight words Trial Pad $89.99 Good with Exhibits, edit video, take snap shots, zoom in on video Texas Bar Legal State Bar of Texas (computer technology section) Access to over codes and statutes $25.00 to join section and you get app for free Software for Depositions Trial Director 6 ($695); Sanction 3 ($895); Visionary 8 ($495) In small cases, you can likely get the software for free and it’s easy to use in trial.
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Organizations American Bar Association Go to the Annual Tech Show Houston Bar Association Law Practice Management Section $20.00 dues Offers CLE on technology State Bar of Texas (Computer & Technology Section) $25.00 to join When you sign up, you get access to an legal app. that allows you to access Texas Statutes
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