
FEATURESBy Andrew FluscheYou've got the device—now what do you need to make it work for you? Here's a list of 6 little known apps attorneys should consider for their Android devices. By Ben M. SchorrNot long ago, you needed a telephone line and lots of patience when connecting to the web. Mobile technology has changed all of that. Read this article to learn of the myriad of choices one has to connect a device and keep it safe at the same time. By Barbara NelsonMobility isn't about being connected all the time - it's about increasing productivity without blurring the lines of work and personal time - it's a choice. By Sharon D. Nelson and John W. SimekMobile devices now carry as much information as computers and need to have that information removed before upgrading, trading in or disposal. Learn how to effectively wipe mobile devices in this article. 
MANAGEMENTBy Allison ShieldsA version of this article originally appeared on the Legal Ease blog. When employees seem unmotivated it may be time to take a look at firm management. Are employees given the tools and guidance needed to perform their jobs well, is professional development encouraged, are the goals of the firm communicated? By Rich GoldsteinThere is absence of firm leadership on all levels; therefore an opportunity is present for people to step into the role of leadership. FINANCEBy Ed PollLeveraging the efficiencies of technology in billings and receivables can reduce the cost of legal services and pass those savings on to the client. This will be a vital survival strategy for law firms in the "new normal." CAREER PATHSInterviewed by Carol Fox PhillipsMytrang Nguyen is an attorney and program counsel at the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, D.C. The Legal Services Corporation is the largest federal funder of civil legal aid organizations in the United States. Her career path has focused on public interest law. MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!Interviewed by Beverly LoderSherri is a partner in the Washington, DC, office of IP law firm Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP. With a focus on trademark, copyright, and advertising and promotion law, Sherri brings a rich variety of corporate, government, and nonprofit experience to her current practice.
New Legal Technology ResourcesThe ABA Legal Technology Resource Center (LTRC) recently joined the ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) Section, bringing with it an extensive library of legal technology content on topics ranging from cloud computing to social media. Together, LTRC and LPM recently launched two all new resources: Law Technology Today, an active blog bringing together some of the most influential voices in legal technology. Free monthly webinars, bringing you valuable technology insights in just 30 minutes. Register for the first webinar today: Practice Management Software 101 (Wednesday, July 25, 2:00pm-2:30pm ET).
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