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ODW2544 – Exploring Effective Law Firm Technology
Explore smart, secure law firm tech for 2025 with IT experts. Examine how to choose the right tools, avoid hidden costs, and find providers that fit your firm.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Non-substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Recording and PDF of the power point slides.
Description: Join IT experts Brandon Marks and Nick Rigali as they break down what effective law firm technology looks like in 2025. Explore how to identify the right mix of solutions for your firm, spot hidden costs with SaaS vendors, and ask the right questions to reveal whether a provider is built for your needs. This session offers practical insights to help legal teams build smarter, safer, and more sustainable IT environments.
Disclaimer: NALA recognizes this course as non-substantive CLE. However, if your state requires technology CLE, we can adjust this course to reflect technology CLE upon request. Please contact us at elearning@nala.org to request an update for your CLE requirements.
Panelist Biography: Brandon Marks brings over 30 years of IT experience, beginning with his first foray into technology in the mid-80s with an IBM AT computer. He launched his first IT practice in 1999 and has since worked with some of the industry’s leading platforms and networks, including Novell, MAC, and Microsoft. Today, Brandon leads OWG as Managing Partner, where he focuses on transformative IT solutions with an emphasis on cybersecurity and public cloud infrastructure. Panelist Biography: Nick Rigali brings over two decades of IT experience, starting his career as an independent consultant and web developer at just 16. After founding his first IT services firm in 2014, Nick joined OWG as Operating Partner in 2021, where he focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. With extensive experience in the entertainment sector, as well as supporting SMBs and enterprises, Nick has a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities.
Course Year: 2025
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