Pioneers and Pathfinders Ruby Powers
Jan 7, 2026
Ruby Powers, an immigration attorney and author of 'Power Up Your Practice,' shares her insights as co-vice chair of the 2026 ABA TECHSHOW. She previews innovative conference topics, including AI integration and access to justice initiatives. Ruby discusses essential mindset shifts for lawyers to embrace technology and efficiency. With a diverse career journey and expertise in legal tech, she highlights the importance of networking and offers tips for maximizing conference experiences. Dive into her strategies for managing a thriving practice while adapting to the fast-paced tech landscape.
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Plan And Network To Maximize Conference Value
- Scope the schedule before you arrive and pick sessions you really want to attend.
- Use LinkedIn and small conference groups to arrange buddies and debriefs for better networking.
AI Forces Continuous Content Refresh
- AI is now integrated across tracks and forces speakers to revise content up to the last minute.
- The field is so dynamic that conference programming must stay flexible to remain relevant.
Make Access-To-Justice More Accessible
- ABA TECHSHOW is creating a mini access-to-justice track placed in the exhibit hall to broaden participation.
- Placing this content where exhibit-pass holders can attend encourages cross-pollination with vendors and practitioners.
