Publications
Books, Blogs, Newsletters, and Podcasts

Sensei's principals and employees are both knowledgeable and experienced with computer forensics and information technology. That's why Sensei reaches out to educate and inform.

In addition to the seminars and articles listed elsewhere on this website, these books, blogs, podcasts and newsletters are a way to give back to the legal and the technology communities. 

Overview
“Ride the Lightning: Electronic Evidence” is a blog by Sharon D. Nelson, a noted author and lecturer and President of Sensei Enterprises.

Purpose
This blog was developed to share electronic evidence news, to report and reflect upon current computer forensics and electronic discovery developments and to offer a light-hearted view of electronic evidence from the trenches, where folks really do “ride the lightning.” Read the press release...

Significance of Blog's Name
If you want to know how Sharon came up with the “Ride the Lightning” title, just read her post here!

Ideas, Comments & Suggestions for this Blog
Please contact Ms. Nelson directly via e-mail with any ideas, comments or suggestions

Overview
“Digital Samurai: Information Technology” is a blog by John W. Simek, a noted author, lecturer, and Vice President of Sensei Enterprises; and Michael Maschke, Chief Information Officer at Sensei Enterprises. 

Purpose
This blog was developed to give John and Mike a place to talk about everything IT related -- no holds barred, the gloves are off and there are no sacred cows. A lot of legal tech will be covered, because SENSEI acts as IT consultants to over 200 law firms in the metro D.C. area. But John and Mike will cover technology generally as well.

Significance of Blog's Name
Skilled with both pen and sword, the samurai of feudal Japan were fierce warriors. They lived by the code of Bushido, “The Way of the Warrior,” which stressed loyalty, mastery, and honor. John and Mike are loyal to their readers. They're also masters of Information Technology, with an impressive array of industry certifications to prove it (See John's bio or Mike's bio on this site for a more detailed list). They're both also honest to a fault -- hence, Digital Samurai.

Ideas, Comments & Suggestions for this Blog
Please contact John Simek or Mike Maschke directly via e-mail with any ideas, comments or suggestions

See the current issue of Bytes in Brief as an HTML file or as a PDF file.
View the Bytes in Brief archive

Overview
"Bytes in Brief"® is a FREE monthly digest of law and technology news, archived here in HTML format with subscribers notified by e-mail when each issue becomes available. "Bytes in Brief" is a publication of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., a computer forensics and legal technology firm. The "Bytes in Brief" mailing list is not sold or otherwise distributed to third parties. Information submitted is held in confidence.

Target Audience
For members of the legal and business community interested in Internet law and technology developments, "Bytes in Brief" provides a synopsis of related news and links to sources with more expanded coverage. In the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, "Bytes in Brief" is designed to make sure you are tracking major developments in this fast moving area.

Keep Up with the Latest Electronic Discovery News
If staying current in this field is important to you and you find yourself buried under unread magazines, newspapers and journals, "Bytes in Brief" can help you stay in touch without a major outlay of time or expense.

To subscribe to Bytes in Brief, click here.

How to Subscribe to Bytes in Brief and/or E-Discovery News Alerts
The subscription link below will take you offsite to the Constant Contact website, where our opt-in only list is maintained and updated. After you confirm your e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to the subscription list. 

How to Change Your Subscriber Profile or Unsubscribe
Every Bytes In Brief or E-Discovery News Alert contains links that will take you to the Constant Contact website. To update your profile or change your e-mail address, click on "Update Profile/Edit Email Address." To remove your name from the Bytes In Brief subscription list completely, click on "Unsubscribe."

The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is an abanet.org podcast co-hosted by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson and blogger and legal technologist Jim Calloway, Director of Management Programs at the Oklahoma Bar Association. The monthly podcast series seeks to assist lawyers in getting the most out of technology.

Click here to listen to the most recent edition, "TECHSHOW 2012"

The Digital Detective is a legaltalknetwork.com podcast co-hosted by Sensei President Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Vice President John W. Simek. The monthly podcast series addresses security issues and ways to protect your sensitive information.

Click here to listen to the most recent edition, "Smartphone Security"

ESIBytes is a website that gives leaders in electronic discovery a way to share their thoughts about the field and how it impacts the practice of law. 

Click here to listen to an interview with Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek about "Electronic Discovery in Everyday Cases."

The 2011 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple

Authors: Sharon D. Nelson, John W. Simek, and Michael Maschke ISBN: 978-1-61632-105-5 Trim Size: 7x10 Paperback Price: $89.95 Includes sales tax, shipping and handling

Book Overview
Published by the American Bar Association, this annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best legal technology for their dollar. You’ll find information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smartphones, and anything a law office might need. Written in plain language, this is the definitive resource to making technology work for you – without hiring your own consultant.

Content Includes:

• A complete, unbiased overview of current legal technology products
• Concrete steps to making sound technology decisions
• How to choose the right operating system and software for your office, including case management applications, billing systems, and document management solutions
• What you need to go wireless
• How to protect your firm from security threats, including viruses, spyware, and spam
  

Purchase: Click here for the book order form

The Electronic Evidence and Discovery Handbook: Forms, Checklists and Guidelines

Book Overview
Discovery and the use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of dealing with electronic information. This comprehensive book provides lawyers with the templates they need to develop an effective E-Discovery strategy, and to frame appropriate E-Discovery requests. In addition to the ready-made forms, the authors also supply helpful information and commentary to bring you rapidly up to speed in the electronic discovery field. The accompanying CD-ROM features over 70 forms in Word format including the following:

Content Includes:

• Interrogatories - Basic to Advanced
  
• Requests for Production - Basic to Advanced
  
• Deposition Checklists
  
• Sample Rule 30(b)6 Subpoena with E-Discovery Duces Tecum
  
• Sample Motions to Compel
  
• Sample Motions for Protective Orders
  
• Sample Motions for Spoliation Sanctions
  
• Electronic Evidence Protocol Agreements
  
• Preservation and Spoliation Letters
  

Over 200 Cases Summarized!
Also included is an extensive electronic evidence case digest with over 200 cases summarized! Written with a view toward simplifying the complexities of computer forensics, this is an essential resource for anyone who deals with electronic evidence and discovery.

Purchase: Click here for the book order form

How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times

Authors: Sharon D. Nelson, James A. Calloway and Ross L. Kodner  ISBN: 1-60442-573-4 Trim Size: 6x9 Paperback Price: $65.00 Includes sales tax, shipping and handling

Book Overview
Worried about the economy? Are you a lawyer out of work? Are you afraid you will be laid off? Are you struggling to manage your firm through a down economy? Published by the American Bar Association, How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times will provide you with a wealth of tips, resources, and tools to help you survive in bad times, as well as teach you management, finance, marketing and technology essentials necessary to succeed.

The book is broken out into three parts:

• Part I -- Afraid of Losing Your Job? Lost it Already?
• Part II -- Managing and Marketing Your Firm In a Down Economy
• Part III -- Do It Better, Cheaper, Faster with Technology: Using Technology to Boost the Bottom Line
  

Purchase: Click here for the book order form

Information Security for Lawyers and Law Firms

Book Overview
Published by the American Bar Association in 2006, this book provides sound advice, guidelines, and assistance, bridging the worlds of law and technology to explore important information security issues that face the legal professional every day.

Content Includes:

• The ethical duties of lawyers relating to electronic information security  
• Reliable security for small law firms  
• Worms, Trojans, spyware, malware, spiders, key loggers and their implications  
• Wireless networks and security  
• Training lawyers and other law firm personnel in information security
• Incident response plans
• Securing your data during E-discovery
  

Purchase: Click here for the book order form