10 Hi-tech developments every business lawyer should embrace in 2016
Wireless writing tablets for Digital note taking. This is a great way to review briefs and other documents.
Wireless remote controls, keyboards and mouse are efficient for presentations. The Microsoft wireless notebook presenter mouse is good recommendation. You can do more and carry less with the Notebook Mouse and its with integrated slide presenter, laser pointer, and media remote control. It’s an all-in-one tool for the office, road, and home. You can also use the device as a media remote for multimedia presentations,
Slideshare is still one of the most efficient ways for sharing slideshows and documents with colleagues and clients.
Encrypted external hard drives. These cannot be accessed without a special key. Experts recommend BUSlink Cipher Shield. TrueCrypt is also a free, open-source program that can encrypt folders, partitions and entire hard drives. These User-encrypted flash drives will help any lawyer safely store the client’s data and documents while allowing him access to them while on move.
TripIt is an app is a great opportunity for business lawyers t put their plane tickets, hotel reservations and car-rental information all on one screen instead of having to carry around several different pieces of paper.
ClipCard is a search tool that integrates with a large number of applications like Gmail, Evernote, DropBox, Office 365 and many others.
For lawyers who work with a lot of infographics, easel.ly is believed to be a great site to help create eye-catching and informative charts and graphics.
For those still grappling with technology and how to develop their practice with it, the LEGAL TECH AUDIT, which tests lawyers’ expertise with basic office software programs Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Wearable Tech: Some very savvy and techy lawyers insist that wearable technology is a great way to improve your practice – with specific regard to the devices ability to improve productivity.
Though debatable, there is wisdom in this claim. Truth is, while you may not be able to use your smartphone in the courtroom, the smartwatch is a great way to check messages or receive notifications while in court or at meetings.
Echo Smartpen: Lawyers can use this device for endless recordings while linking same to notes taken down with the same pen. By recording and taking notes electronically, the echo smartpen device reduces man hours and cuts down on paper.