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The FDCC is known for being the inspired
community of vetted defense counsel and
exceptional leaders with members who
have achieved high levels of distinction
in the legal profession across the United
States and worldwide. The Federation
has always been known for providing
cutting-edge educational sessions to provide value to its
distinguished members. One of the core principles of
the FDCC is to provide members with access to unique
opportunities to enhance their skills through innovative
meetings and knowledge sharing among members.
Fed Tech U is a unique technology workshop for lawyers
that the Evolve Committee puts on every year. As
defense lawyers and defense leaders, FDCC members
have to always be aware of ways to better tell the client’s
story through the use of technology. Our approach to
technology as defense leaders can significantly aid our
mission of effectively advocating for our clients. Further,
as defense lawyers and defense leaders, FDCC members
greatly benefit from using technology and technology
tools to become more organized in law practice. Using
technology as an organizational tool can make for a
highly effective lawyer and advocate.
For the 2024 year, Fed Tech U was held in beautiful
Miami, Florida, at the headquarters of LIT SOFTWARE
from April 19-21, 2024. From all reports and feedback
received, it was another success.
...and heartfelt thanks to our amazing faculty who, along
with FedTechU Chair Jimmy Wilkins continue to share
their knowledge and experience to further enhance the
opportunities for the rest of us:
•
Rich Dukes
Turner Padget, Charleston, SC
•
John Delany
Marshall Dennehey, Philadelphia, PA
•
Dan McCune
Childs McCune, Denver, CO
•
Bob Christie
Christie Law Group, Seattle, WA
•
Frank Ramos
Goldberg Segalla, Miami, FL
•
Paul Schumacher
DMC, Strongsville, OH
•
Stephen Embry
EmbryLaw, Louisville, KY
•
Ned Currie
Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A., Madison, MS
The Fed Tech U program discusses the best software
and apps available. Fed Tech U primarily discusses the
native tools available on the iPad Pro and the benefits
of using the native tools with the iPad Pro. Fed Tech U
also focuses on creating beautiful presentation slides.
The program also provides instruction on the TrialPad
app that can be used to engage a jury, client, mediator,
or other audience effectively. Fed Tech U also allows
attendees to learn new tech tricks and watch other
excellent lawyers use the tech to present case themes
and theories. Each attendee utilizes the tech to make a
presentation at the session. The Evolve Committee also
realizes there is value in using tech to become more
Jimmy Wilkins
EVOLVE COMMITTEE PRESENTS
FED TECH U EACH YEAR TO BENEFIT FDCC MEMBERS
•
Andrew Simpson
Andrew C. Simpson, P.C., Christiansted,
Virgin Islands
•
Jarrod White
Frazier Greene, Mobile AL
•
Heidi Barcus
Lewis Thomason, Knoxville, TN
•
Christian Steinmetz
Gannam, Gnann & Steinments, Savannah, GA
•
Megan Coluccio
Christie Law Group, Seattle, WA
•
Clint Cox
Cox, PLLC, Dallas, TX
•
Cam Rasco
Childs McCune, Denver, CO
Congratulations to
the FDCC's newest
class of
FDCC MASTER
TECHNOLOGY
ADVOCATES
FDCC MEETINGS - Looking Back
by Jimmy Wilkins