On November 23, The American Bar Association launched its new TechEZ technology marketplace for members. The online directory features nearly two dozen software packages, ranging from time and billing and legal research applications to collaboration tools. It was developed to serve an educational purpose as well as provide special pricing on legal software for ABA members — particularly those in solo practice or small firms who work without the benefit of in-house information technology staff. 

The offerings come from more than a dozen vendors, including:

• Abacus Data Systems
• Copernic Inc.
• Protus, provider of MyFax and my1voice
• Chrometa
• Themis Solutions (CLIO)
• Raising the Standard
• Ring Central
• Box.net
• ReputationDefender
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis

“The ABA believes that making smart choices about technology is essential to getting the best return on the investment,” Catherine Sanders Reach, director of the ABA's Legal Technology Resource Center said in a press release announcing the directory. “We want to help our members learn about new technologies, have access to educational materials and training that strengthens their understanding and efficient use of technology, and receive discounts on technology as a benefit of being an ABA member.”

ABA TechEZ is a collaborative effort of the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center and ABA Member Benefits.