This document provides an overview of different tablet applications that lawyers can use in their practice. It discusses utilities apps like QuickOffice and GoodReader, IP specific apps like MPEP and Patents, trial apps like JuryTracker and TrialPad, legal research apps like Lexis Advance and WestlawNext, and file sharing apps like Dropbox and SpiderOak. It also notes some cloud computing concerns lawyers should consider, such as data security, ownership and access, and recommends reviewing companies' terms of service and privacy policies. The document was presented by two lawyers to provide new lawyers with tips and tricks for utilizing technology in their work.

1. How Do I Use This? Tools, Tips, and
Tricks For Utilizing Technology in
Your Practice
Tablet Maximization
Presented by:
James Gourley, Partner – Carstens & Cahoon, LLP
Justin Welch, Associate – Baker & McKenzie LLP
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2. Different Types of Applications
• Utilities
• IP Specific
• Trial
• Legal Research
• File Sharing & Storage
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3. Utilities
• QuickOffice
– Create and edit all MS
Office formats and
view PDFs
– Price: $19.99
– Apple and Android
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4. Utilities
• GoodReader
– Document/PDF
reading and
annotation
– Price: $4.99
– Apple Only
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5. Utilities
• Prezi
– Create, view and
present presentations
– Price: Free (fee to
create private
presentations)
– Apple Only
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6. Utilities
• Timekeeping
– iTimeKeeper
– MyBilledTime
– Price: $0.99
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7. IP Specific
• Manual of Patent
Examining Procedure
(MPEP)
– Review and search the
MPEP
– Price: Free
– Apple Only
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8. IP Specific
• Patents
– Retrieve and review
utility patent
information
– Price: $2.99
– Apple Only
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9. IP Specific
• Apptorney: IP
– Compiles web
resources for IP
professionals
– Price: Free
– Apple Only
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10. Trial
• JuryTracker
– Notetaking for juries
– Price: $4.99
– Apple Only
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11. Trial
• iJuror
– Jury selection
– Price: $19.99
– Apple and Adroid
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12. Trial
• TrialPad
– Trial presentation
application
– Price: $89.99
– Apple Only
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13. Legal Research
• Lexis Advance
– Access LexisNexis
services
– Price: Free (still pay
for research)
– Apple Only
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14. Legal Research
• WestlawNext
– Access to the Westlaw
research system
– Price: Free (still pay
for research)
– Apple Only
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15. Legal Research
• LawStack
– Access Constitution
and basic federal rules
of procedure
– Price: Free (pay for
CFR, state law, etc.)
– Apple Only
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16. File Sharing & Storage
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17. File Sharing & Storage
• Dropbox
– Access and share files
on the go
– Price: Free (pay for
additional storage)
– Apple, Android,
Windows, BlackBerry
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18. File Sharing & Storage
• SpiderOak
– Access and share files
on the go (securely)
– Price: Free up to 2GB
(pay for additional
storage)
– Apple and Android
(Windows and
BlackBerry coming
soon)
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19. Cloud Concerns
• Attorneys must perform
adequate due diligence in
selecting independent
contractors
– State Bar of Texas Ethics Opinion 572
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20. Cloud Concerns
• Due diligence likely requires an
investigation into at least some of the
following items:
– The reliability and encryption of the service
provider
– Where are your files being stored?
– Who owns your data?
– Who can use your data?
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21. Cloud Concerns
• Review the Terms of Service
– Dropbox’s Terms of Service
– Dropbox’s Privacy Policy
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22. Cloud Concerns
• SpiderOak’s Privacy Promise
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23. Questions?
gourley@cclaw.com
justin.welch@bakermckenzie.com
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