Are you ready to bridge the gap between the tech skills of newly minted associates and the tools used in a corporate law firm environment? How do summer law clerks handle the transition from using Google Docs in school to using Microsoft products and DMSes? Join us in embracing the Google Docs generation and empowering them to excel in their legal careers.

 This event is from 9:30 - 11:00, but join us from 9:00 - 9:30 for Social Time.

Hosts:

Nelson Valdez (Technology Education Manager; Perkins Coie LLP)

Nelson is the Technology Education Manager at Perkins Coie LLP. He is responsible for the implementation and execution of the firm’s technology education strategy. He is a professional with over 17 years of experience supporting the learning and development needs of Biglaw firms. Nelson earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. He teaches Mathematics and Computer Science courses at a college located in Westchester, NY.

Jason Chan, (Technology Learning and Development Manager; Clifford Chance LLP)

Jason is the Technology L&D Manager at Clifford Chance LLP. His background is in sales training and IT and he has over two decades in the training space. He is adept at addressing the needs of a wide variety of adult students and administrators. Strongly knowledgeable about all approaches to distance learning. He started his legal tech training career at Manatt, Phelps and Phillips in 2014 and recently transitioned to Clifford Chance.