Unlock the potential of Apple and Mac technology for your law practice! On this episode of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 MacStock Conference in Illinois, host Michael D.J. Eisenberg brings together a dynamic panel featuring legal tech leaders and Mac platform experts.

Panelists include:

• Stephen Embry (Past ABA TECHSHOW Co-Chair, legal tech leader)
• Doc Rock (Ecamm, broadcasting pro)
• Katie Fawkes (Ecamm, live video authority)
• Mike Potter (MacStock Conference founder)
• Michael D.J. Eisenberg (Host, Tech-Savvy Lawyer)

Key topics discussed:

• Top reasons attorneys and law firms should attend non-legal tech conferences
• How Apple and Mac products improve productivity, security, & client service for lawyers
• Real workflows and Mac/Apple app recommendations for solo and small firm lawyers
• Using built-in Mac tools (Preview, Keynote, Numbers, Notes) for document management, presentation, and collaboration
• Mac-based video tools for virtual hearings, depositions, and branding
• Security, privacy, and intuitiveness of Mac vs. PC for law firms and practitioners
• Tips for lawyers exploring the Apple ecosystem for the first time

Perfect for: Attorneys, legal professionals, and law office staff—from beginners to those with intermediate tech-savvy—seeking to leverage Macs and Apple tools for practice transformation, productivity, and client success.

MacStock 2025 Panel — Hardware, Software, and SaaS Items List

Below is a curated list of hardware, software, and SaaS (cloud-based) tools discussed during the 2025 MacStock Conference legal tech panel. Each item includes a brief note, organized by category, with links for additional information.

🖥️ Computer Hardware

• Apple MacBook (Air/Pro): Apple MacBook Official
• Mac Mini: Apple Mac Mini
• Apple iPad: Apple iPad
• Apple Watch" Apple Watch

🗂️ Core Software (macOS/iOS/Integrated)

• Preview: macOS Preview Overview
• Pages: Pages App
• Numbers: Numbers App
• Keynote: Keynote App
• Notes: Notes on macOS

💻 Third-Party Software

• PDFPenPro (now Nitro PDF Pro): Nitro PDF Pro
• TextExpander: TextExpander
• Typinator / TypeIt4Me: Typinator
• Ecamm Live: Ecamm Live 1

☁️ SaaS / Cloud-Based Tools

• Billings Pro
• Clio
• Daylite
• MyCase
• Parallels Desktop
• VMware Fusion
• Zoom

🛠️ Utility & Integration Tools

• Spotlight
• macOS tool for searching files, doing quick calculations, and currency conversion.
• Spotlight Info
• AppleScript / Automator / Hazel
• For workflow automation and document management in legal practice.
• Hazel

📦 Other Hardware & Accessories

• OpenCase
• MacStock 2025 sponsor, offers MagSafe cases for iPhone and accessories to enhance workflow and device protection.
• OpenCase 1
• Apple Pro Headphones: (AirPods Max)

Additional Learning & Community Resources

• MacVoices Podcast / Community
• Shared for Mac info and legal technology networking.
• MacVoices 2
• TechLaw Crossroads
• Technology in law blog by Stephen Embry.
• TechLaw Crossroads