Navigating Tech: Austin's First ABA TECHSHOW Experience

In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, host Terrell welcomes Austin Benton, who shares his inaugural experience at the 2025 ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago. Austin details his journey from taking over his family's law firm, modernizing it with new technologies, and learning to code, to eventually building a software akin to TurboTax for Louisiana lawyers. He discusses his motivations, expectations, and key takeaways from the tech show, including his interactions with vendors, the social events, and the utility of practical application seminars. Austin provides valuable advice for first-time attendees and underscores the importance of integrating technology into legal practices for efficiency and work-life balance. 

00:00 Modernizing a Law Firm with Technology 

00:35 Introduction to the Law Practice Today Podcast 

01:18 Recap of the 2025 TECHSHOW Experience 

02:12 Austin Benton's Background and Journey 

05:45 The Genesis of Learning to Code 

09:17 Expectations and Experiences at the TECHSHOW

11:46 Thoughts on the Venue and Future Events 

18:09 Advice for Future Tech Show Attendees 

23:37 Conclusion