35 Years of Changing Technology at Law Firms - Manifest in the Field
From green-screen terminals and paper-based workflows to cloud platforms, AI, and cybersecurity, law firms have spent decades adapting to constant technological change. Join us as we look back at 35 years of transformation in legal technology, explore the lessons learned from successful transitions, and discuss practical strategies for managing change in an era where innovation never slows down.
Take concepts from what we’ve learned in the past and make your current transition to A.I. a successful one.
Join us for a 90‑minute virtual discussion exploring how technology has transformed law firms over the past 35 years. From early desktop applications to cloud platforms and AI, we'll examine how change has shaped legal technology roles, firm operations, and the day‑to‑day experience of supporting legal professionals.
PLTG Virtual Session - NEW TIME
Friday November 13, 2026; 10:00 - 11:30 am Eastern
Attend the virtual event from 10 - 11:30 ET,
then join a "social time" post-session discussion from 11:30 am to Noon Eastern.
Co-Host
John Attinger
John writes: "I lead AI solutions and enablement at Parker Poe, focused on turning emerging AI capabilities into practical tools and workflows for lawyers and business professionals.
"What does that mean on a day-to-day basis? I spend my time figuring out how to make AI genuinely useful inside a law firm. I work with lawyers and business professionals to turn tools like Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT and CoCounsel into practical, repeatable ways of working. That includes building prompts, skills, agents, and workflows; helping teams personalize AI for how they actually practice; and driving the training and change management needed to make those tools stick.
"I’m especially interested in the gap between what AI can do and what people will actually trust and adopt. Closing that gap means getting the technology right, but it also means understanding workflow, user experience, security, confidentiality, governance, and the realities of practicing law.
"I like solving problems where technology alone isn’t the answer. The goal isn’t AI adoption for its own sake. It’s giving people better ways to do their work."
Co-Host
Dan Earley
Dan is the President of PLTG and brings more than 30 years of experience in the technology field. His career began with a start-up company and a consulting firm, laying a strong foundation for a diverse and evolving technology journey. Dan’s legal technology experience started at Morrison & Foerster and continues through his current work with Paul Hastings.
Throughout his career, Dan has held numerous roles across IT and Talent Management, consistently serving as a vital liaison between technology teams and the business. In his current role as a Digital Learning Specialist, he consults internally on learning and development initiatives, delivers live presentations, and creates engaging digital content to support organizational growth.
Dan has developed and delivered webinars, designed educational programs, and contributed to the editing of e‑learning and legal technology publications. He is deeply passionate about helping others understand and adapt to technology that enhances their daily work and aligns with broader business goals. Dan has also been an active leader within PLTG, previously serving as Co‑Vice President of Membership and Co‑Vice President/Secretary on the board.
Panelists
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