LawDroid Manifesto Podcast ABA Tech Show 2026 Preview: Ruby Powers
Jan 12, 2026
Ruby Powers, immigration attorney and co-vice chair of ABA Tech Show 2026, shares her transformative journey from attendee to leader at this essential legal tech conference. She reveals tips for maximizing networking opportunities and highlights valuable resources like CLE credits and vendor demos. Ruby emphasizes the conference's 'magical' atmosphere, making it a must for all legal professionals. Listeners also learn about exciting upcoming panels, including discussions on AI receptionists and resilience, making this an unmissable event in Chicago.
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First Visit Felt 'Magical'
- Ruby first attended ABA Tech Show in 2019 after delaying for years due to work and family commitments.
- That first visit felt "magical" and launched her ongoing involvement as a speaker and organizer.
Show Shapes Legal Tech Trends
- ABA Tech Show functions as a central convergence for the legal tech ecosystem where ideas and product directions emerge.
- Vendors and CEOs often get inspiration at the show from practicing attorneys and thought leaders they meet there.
Plan Networking Before You Arrive
- Post on LinkedIn and coordinate travel plans with people you know to arrange meetings before the show.
- Use a WhatsApp group and block work time so you can lean into serendipitous conversations and schedule follow-ups after the event.