Whether you are an engineer, lawyer, or consultant, and whether you practice in the public or the private sector, your clients rely on you to provide adaptable, ethical, effective, quality work. This panel is designed to help all types of environmental professionals adapt to ever-changing work environments and constantly-updating technologies while working within the existing ethical paradigms and standards of practice.
The first half of this year’s panel will cover effective integration of emerging technologies in the workplace, with an increased focus on artificial intelligence, security, and some of the benefits and pitfalls of using technology. It will also provide you with tools, tips, tricks, and resources to be able to maximize efficiency whether you are working in the office, in the field, or in a coffee shop, and will include a discussion of how the various ethical requirements for attorneys and other environmental professionals interplay with the increasing use of technology. The panelists will discuss the intricacies of projects that straddle public and private sectors, analyze various ethical rules related to switching from public to private clients, and various public records laws. Panelists will focus on providing practical pointers to address each of these issues and provide real-world examples as illustrations. Part I of the session will finish with a discussion on troubleshooting your most vexing and everyday annoyances using technology. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions for the panelists.
After the break, the second half of the session will focus on the online technology tools created by environmental agencies that environmental professionals can use to find answers to client questions and research queries. Part II will explore a variety of database tools provided by water management districts and DEP including DEP’s Geospatial Open Data Portal and StoryMaps. The panel will feature agency personnel and experienced users to learn the latest tips and tricks to make online information searches yield the best results. This will be an interactive experience and dialogue to explore and hone the skills environmental professionals need to effectively use these online resources.
The session is designed to educate both the novice and the experienced technology user and is expected to generate Florida Bar CLE credits for ethics and technology.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device and Follow Along!
Part I – Using Technology to Work Effectively in and Out of the Office Instructors: Kathryn B. Rossmell, F. Joseph Ullo, Jr., Gina Chiello
