April 2012 Issue

Cover Story

Tracking Techies: Finding the Footprints of America’s Switched-on Lawyers

While the moniker “America’s Techiest Lawyer” may conjure an entity with a quad-core heart, onboard latte maker and a predilection to show up for court in holographic form, it turns out law’s real-life silicon wonders are a bit tamer than that.

But not by much.

During the past few weeks, the ABA Journal has been on cybersafari for the dukes and duchesses of the digital realm. And while we have no trophy lashed to the hood of our Jeep yet, we do have a much better idea of who we’re looking for—thanks to some expert hunting tips from gifted guides who, on another day, would be considered fair game.

Interviews with some well-known names in technology-enhanced law practice led us to a list—a sort of trait-based picture—of what would make an attorney one of the techiest lawyers (Photo Gallery) around.

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Feature Section

The Prosecutor on Trial: Ex-Maricopa County Attorney Faces Disbarment for Political Acts

Uneasy Targets: How Justifying the Killing of Terrorists Has Become a Major Policy Debate

Targeted Killing Is Lawful If Conducted in Accordance with the Rule of Law