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W2544 – Exploring Effective Law Firm Technology
Explore smart, secure law firm tech for 2025 with an IT expert. Examine how to choose the right tools, avoid hidden costs, and find providers that fit your firm.
Course Category: Live Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Non-substantive
Start Date and Time (CT): Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 pm
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Non-members
Course Materials: Most live webinars include the ability to ask questions during the webinar about the topic, view slides of the presentation and have access to a recording of the webinar.
Description: Join IT expert Brandon Marks as he breaks 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.
Course Year: 2025
Instructor: Brandon Marks
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.
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