This page contains a list of presentations and trainings.
2023 Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit
Ranging from the basics to recently emerging tech – this one-hour program was designed to provide lawyers and legal services staff with valuable tips and information about technologies (including those that are free or nearly free) to work or play more efficiently and effectively.
The program included a special focus on artificial intelligence, to develop a basic understanding of what AI includes, consider different types of AI technologies relevant to the practice of law, and discuss the boundaries between the work of humans and the machines they devise.
2023 MLA/DLA Conference
A patron walks up to the information desk and says, “I need a form to file with the court so they’ll review my case,” or “My ex got a new job with more money, how do I find a form to get my child support changed?” Do you get questions like these? Confused about what to tell the patron and what information to give them? Some legal actions in Maryland have official forms, but many do not. This can make figuring out what to give your patron a challenge. This session provided an overview of what might be considered a form, where to find forms, where to find guidance for people trying to fill out or construct a form, and much more.
2022 MLA/DLA Conference
The Maryland Judiciary offers a broad range of legal information and assistance. This presentation described information and resources available through the Maryland Courts website and the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library (TMSLL). Topics included finding court forms, locating court help centers and videos, navigating the Maryland Courts and People’s Law Library websites, and an overview of TMSLL services and resources.
2022 Maryland State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Summit
Presented on practical technology tips attendees could start using immediately. Also provided an overview of cybersecurity considerations necessary for safe remote law practice.
2021 Partners for Justice Conference
Discussed ways legal service organizations can utilize emerging technology solutions to improve office efficiency and meet client needs.
2019 Maryland State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Summit
Presented resources and tips for increasing productivity for solo and small firm practitioners.
2018 Special Libraries Association Conference
Provided Conference attendee’s an overview of Library services and resources.
Annually at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law
Describe for students how technology is changing the legal field and how to navigate an always evolving environment.
Various courts and Judiciary locations
Trained staff on how to use the public facing portion of MDEC and offer support for the Bar and members of the public.
2022 Court Professionals Certificate Program
Presented a litany of resources available to self-represented litigants. Resources ranged from information, to brief advice, to complete representation.
2022 Maryland Judicial College
2022 University of Maryland, Carey School of Law
Provided prospective law clerks and overview of research database and reference services provided by the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library.
2018 Frederick County Bar Association
Presented creative and cost-effective legal research resources at monthly Bar luncheon