Mark C. Palmer
@palmerlaw.bsky.social
#LegalTech #AI #Ethics #Mentoring ⚖️💡 | Chief Counsel, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism | Fastcase 50 | Adjunct Professor | twins’ dad ☕️ drinker #Illini alum🔶🔷
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Mark C. Palmer
@palmerlaw.bsky.social
· Oct 23
#legaltech #legaltech #cliocon #abatechshow | Mark C. Palmer | 11 comments
Ten years of #LegalTech conferences, a reflection. 🔟
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in Illinois, I want to reflect on attending #LegalTech conferences over those years...
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🔟Ten years of #LegalTech conferences, a reflection.
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
Lawyer shopping be like:
Hmm, SINGLE shovel labeled ‘snow shovel COMBO’?? …
- Puffery or a combo-spiracy?
- Failed covenant of good faith?
- Illusory promise?
- UCC 2 breach?
- Res ipsa loquitur?
- Fitness for a particular purpose? (2-315)
Hmm, SINGLE shovel labeled ‘snow shovel COMBO’?? …
- Puffery or a combo-spiracy?
- Failed covenant of good faith?
- Illusory promise?
- UCC 2 breach?
- Res ipsa loquitur?
- Fitness for a particular purpose? (2-315)
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Lawyer shopping be like:
Hmm, SINGLE shovel labeled ‘snow shovel COMBO’?? …
- Puffery or a combo-spiracy?
- Failed covenant of good faith?
- Illusory promise?
- UCC 2 breach?
- Res ipsa loquitur?
- Fitness for a particular purpose? (2-315)
Hmm, SINGLE shovel labeled ‘snow shovel COMBO’?? …
- Puffery or a combo-spiracy?
- Failed covenant of good faith?
- Illusory promise?
- UCC 2 breach?
- Res ipsa loquitur?
- Fitness for a particular purpose? (2-315)
PRO TIP: Check for “AI slop” before sending those holiday cards out. ⛄️ 🤦♂️
futurism.com/artificial-i...
#LegalTech #AIslop #Reminders2025
futurism.com/artificial-i...
#LegalTech #AIslop #Reminders2025
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
PRO TIP: Check for “AI slop” before sending those holiday cards out. ⛄️ 🤦♂️
futurism.com/artificial-i...
#LegalTech #AIslop #Reminders2025
futurism.com/artificial-i...
#LegalTech #AIslop #Reminders2025
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🗺️ LESSON: The best technology isn't always the most advanced or versatile—it's the one built for your specific task.
Know your tools and their uses (and limits). Here are two outputs from Pro versions of GenAI tools when asked to create ...
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#LegalTech
Know your tools and their uses (and limits). Here are two outputs from Pro versions of GenAI tools when asked to create ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#LegalTech
#legaltech #ai #knowyourtools | Mark C. Palmer
🗺️ LESSON: The best technology isn't always the most advanced or versatile—it's the one built for your specific task.
Know your tools and their uses (and limits). Here are two outputs from Pro versio...
www.linkedin.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🗺️ LESSON: The best technology isn't always the most advanced or versatile—it's the one built for your specific task.
Know your tools and their uses (and limits). Here are two outputs from Pro versions of GenAI tools when asked to create ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#LegalTech
Know your tools and their uses (and limits). Here are two outputs from Pro versions of GenAI tools when asked to create ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#LegalTech
15 years later, still at it!! 💥💪
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
15 years later, still at it!! 💥💪
Thank you, Veterans! 🙏🫡
My dad, Army Lt. Palmer, overlooking his NSA comm. listening base, St. Lawrence Island, Bering Sea, Alaska, 1954. Russia in background.
#VeteransDay 🇺🇸
My dad, Army Lt. Palmer, overlooking his NSA comm. listening base, St. Lawrence Island, Bering Sea, Alaska, 1954. Russia in background.
#VeteransDay 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thank you, Veterans! 🙏🫡
My dad, Army Lt. Palmer, overlooking his NSA comm. listening base, St. Lawrence Island, Bering Sea, Alaska, 1954. Russia in background.
#VeteransDay 🇺🇸
My dad, Army Lt. Palmer, overlooking his NSA comm. listening base, St. Lawrence Island, Bering Sea, Alaska, 1954. Russia in background.
#VeteransDay 🇺🇸
Honored, humbled by my colleagues who dressed up as *me* for my 🔟-year work anniversary. 🙏
Thank you for making the milestone so memorable, and for reminding me that cool sunglasses 😎, #Illini colors 🧡💙, loud #LegalTech socks 🧦, and dad jokes & puns 🥸 really DO leave a lasting impression. 🤣
Thank you for making the milestone so memorable, and for reminding me that cool sunglasses 😎, #Illini colors 🧡💙, loud #LegalTech socks 🧦, and dad jokes & puns 🥸 really DO leave a lasting impression. 🤣
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Honored, humbled by my colleagues who dressed up as *me* for my 🔟-year work anniversary. 🙏
Thank you for making the milestone so memorable, and for reminding me that cool sunglasses 😎, #Illini colors 🧡💙, loud #LegalTech socks 🧦, and dad jokes & puns 🥸 really DO leave a lasting impression. 🤣
Thank you for making the milestone so memorable, and for reminding me that cool sunglasses 😎, #Illini colors 🧡💙, loud #LegalTech socks 🧦, and dad jokes & puns 🥸 really DO leave a lasting impression. 🤣
More scary #Halloween caselaw!! 🎃 👻
(hallucination-free trick or treats)
🍷🎃 Civil contempt sanctions, including recall of products from retail and distributors' shelves, attorney fees, and ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#lawfirms #lawschool #legaltech
(hallucination-free trick or treats)
🍷🎃 Civil contempt sanctions, including recall of products from retail and distributors' shelves, attorney fees, and ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#lawfirms #lawschool #legaltech
#halloween | Mark C. Palmer
More scary #Halloween caselaw!! 🎃 👻
(hallucination-free trick or treats)
🍷 🎃 Civil contempt sanctions, including recall of products from retail and distributors' shelves, attorney fees, and disgorg...
www.linkedin.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
More scary #Halloween caselaw!! 🎃 👻
(hallucination-free trick or treats)
🍷🎃 Civil contempt sanctions, including recall of products from retail and distributors' shelves, attorney fees, and ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#lawfirms #lawschool #legaltech
(hallucination-free trick or treats)
🍷🎃 Civil contempt sanctions, including recall of products from retail and distributors' shelves, attorney fees, and ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#lawfirms #lawschool #legaltech
It's like "THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE HERE!!" but with a Lawyer's Guide to Implementing #AI. ... And if you get that reference, then you probably need this Guide. 😁
www.2civility.org/ardc-guide-f...
#AIinLegal #LegalTech
www.2civility.org/ardc-guide-f...
#AIinLegal #LegalTech
ARDC’s Guide for Illinois Lawyers on Implementing AI Responsibly
The ARDC recently released “The Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI," providing a practical framework for lawyers to understand AI.
www.2civility.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's like "THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE HERE!!" but with a Lawyer's Guide to Implementing #AI. ... And if you get that reference, then you probably need this Guide. 😁
www.2civility.org/ardc-guide-f...
#AIinLegal #LegalTech
www.2civility.org/ardc-guide-f...
#AIinLegal #LegalTech
October 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🔟Ten years of #LegalTech conferences, a reflection.
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#legaltech #legaltech #cliocon #abatechshow | Mark C. Palmer | 11 comments
Ten years of #LegalTech conferences, a reflection. 🔟
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in Illinois, I want to reflect on attending #LegalTech conferences over those years...
www.linkedin.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🔟Ten years of #LegalTech conferences, a reflection.
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
As I approach ten years serving the legal and judicial systems in #Illinois, I want to reflect on attending LegalTech conferences over those years, especially #ClioCon and #ABATECHSHOW ...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
Today I had the privilege of returning to my law school UIC Law to speak to the Professional Responsibility class about the building blocks of our profession — reputation, civility, and integrity. ⚖️
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#professionalism
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#professionalism
#legaleducation #professionalresponsibility #civility #lawstudents #mentorship | Mark C. Palmer
💡 Back to where it all began!
(Night law school 2001-2005)
Today I had the privilege of returning to my law school alma mater University of Illinois Chicago School of Law to speak to the Professional...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today I had the privilege of returning to my law school UIC Law to speak to the Professional Responsibility class about the building blocks of our profession — reputation, civility, and integrity. ⚖️
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#professionalism
www.linkedin.com/posts/mcpalm...
#professionalism
October 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🚀✨👏 Two full days of my 🔟th @goclio.bsky.social #ClioCon with the #LegalTech family.
From new #AI tools to client-centered practice design, there’s always something fresh to bring back and share with the legal professionals I serve in #Illinois. ⚖️💡
From new #AI tools to client-centered practice design, there’s always something fresh to bring back and share with the legal professionals I serve in #Illinois. ⚖️💡
October 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
🚀✨👏 Two full days of my 🔟th @goclio.bsky.social #ClioCon with the #LegalTech family.
From new #AI tools to client-centered practice design, there’s always something fresh to bring back and share with the legal professionals I serve in #Illinois. ⚖️💡
From new #AI tools to client-centered practice design, there’s always something fresh to bring back and share with the legal professionals I serve in #Illinois. ⚖️💡
🚨 With the social media explosion of #Sora, here's your friendly ethics attorney reminding you to consider establishing an additional authentication method with your clients, e.g., a password! (And with your family too!) 🔒
www.2civility.org/one-simple-w...
#Ethics #Deepfakes #Scams
www.2civility.org/one-simple-w...
#Ethics #Deepfakes #Scams
One Simple Way Lawyers Can Combat Voice Cloning and Deepfakes
The rapid evolution of voice cloning and deepfake technologies has introduced new risks and vulnerabilities for the legal profession.
www.2civility.org
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨 With the social media explosion of #Sora, here's your friendly ethics attorney reminding you to consider establishing an additional authentication method with your clients, e.g., a password! (And with your family too!) 🔒
www.2civility.org/one-simple-w...
#Ethics #Deepfakes #Scams
www.2civility.org/one-simple-w...
#Ethics #Deepfakes #Scams
Fascinating look at the $3T war to shape what's next in mobile. @casey.nyc breaks down Apple vs. Meta, and why the real future is personal assistant #AI. That’s the WHAT, but who wins the HOW??
youtu.be/vRKayRN0QhU?...
youtu.be/vRKayRN0QhU?...
$3 Trillion War for Mobile’s Future
YouTube video by CaseyNeistat
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Fascinating look at the $3T war to shape what's next in mobile. @casey.nyc breaks down Apple vs. Meta, and why the real future is personal assistant #AI. That’s the WHAT, but who wins the HOW??
youtu.be/vRKayRN0QhU?...
youtu.be/vRKayRN0QhU?...
Added a pint for Team #Illini! 🩸
(crossed 4 gallons 🧛♂️)
Consider donating!
bigten.org/abbott/illin...
#ILLINOIS #WeGiveBlood
(crossed 4 gallons 🧛♂️)
Consider donating!
bigten.org/abbott/illin...
#ILLINOIS #WeGiveBlood
October 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Added a pint for Team #Illini! 🩸
(crossed 4 gallons 🧛♂️)
Consider donating!
bigten.org/abbott/illin...
#ILLINOIS #WeGiveBlood
(crossed 4 gallons 🧛♂️)
Consider donating!
bigten.org/abbott/illin...
#ILLINOIS #WeGiveBlood
This month marks a remarkable 🎉20 years⚖️ of advancing #professionalism across our state's legal community. I’m honored to have spent the last decade contributing to this mission alongside so many inspiring colleagues and leaders.
🫶💜
www.2civility.org/illinois-sup...
🫶💜
www.2civility.org/illinois-sup...
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Professionalism Among Illinois Lawyers and Judges
The Commission on Professionalism is celebrating 20 years of advancing professionalism to Illinois lawyers, judges, and law students.
www.2civility.org
September 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This month marks a remarkable 🎉20 years⚖️ of advancing #professionalism across our state's legal community. I’m honored to have spent the last decade contributing to this mission alongside so many inspiring colleagues and leaders.
🫶💜
www.2civility.org/illinois-sup...
🫶💜
www.2civility.org/illinois-sup...
9 years ago today hearing from @garyvee.com at @goclio.bsky.social ClioCon in Chicago.
Next month, Boston for the next #ClioCon.
Keep #Hustling y’all!
Next month, Boston for the next #ClioCon.
Keep #Hustling y’all!
September 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
9 years ago today hearing from @garyvee.com at @goclio.bsky.social ClioCon in Chicago.
Next month, Boston for the next #ClioCon.
Keep #Hustling y’all!
Next month, Boston for the next #ClioCon.
Keep #Hustling y’all!
🚨 ICYMI, this is a fun and important read for lawyers on working with AI. @losey-ai.bsky.social delivers on 3 important topics: #hallucinations, #drift, and #privilege.
Take an "ethical moment" to check it out! 🫡
e-discoveryteam.com/2025/09/15/h...
#LegalTech #AIinLaw #LegalEthics
Take an "ethical moment" to check it out! 🫡
e-discoveryteam.com/2025/09/15/h...
#LegalTech #AIinLaw #LegalEthics
Laughing Through Law: AI's Quirks and Legal Lessons
Explore the humorous side of AI in law with Ralph Losey. Discover skits that address hallucinations, drift, and privilege with laughs!
e-discoveryteam.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚨 ICYMI, this is a fun and important read for lawyers on working with AI. @losey-ai.bsky.social delivers on 3 important topics: #hallucinations, #drift, and #privilege.
Take an "ethical moment" to check it out! 🫡
e-discoveryteam.com/2025/09/15/h...
#LegalTech #AIinLaw #LegalEthics
Take an "ethical moment" to check it out! 🫡
e-discoveryteam.com/2025/09/15/h...
#LegalTech #AIinLaw #LegalEthics
24 years later, I recall my view that morning.
Tonight, looking upon my old office, reminded of our steadfast resilience weaving strength into our social fabric, amplifying recovery, and creating enduring support.
I’m hopeful for more such resilience and support.
#NeverForget
Tonight, looking upon my old office, reminded of our steadfast resilience weaving strength into our social fabric, amplifying recovery, and creating enduring support.
I’m hopeful for more such resilience and support.
#NeverForget
September 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
24 years later, I recall my view that morning.
Tonight, looking upon my old office, reminded of our steadfast resilience weaving strength into our social fabric, amplifying recovery, and creating enduring support.
I’m hopeful for more such resilience and support.
#NeverForget
Tonight, looking upon my old office, reminded of our steadfast resilience weaving strength into our social fabric, amplifying recovery, and creating enduring support.
I’m hopeful for more such resilience and support.
#NeverForget
🤩 No two better hosts to drive home the strategic implementation of AI throughout legal practice!
🫡 Learning from friends Ed Walters & Patrick Palace on "Your New Legal Team: How AI Agents Are Transforming Solo and Small Firm Practice"
#LegalTech #GenAI #SoloLawyers #LegalAI #SmallFirms
🫡 Learning from friends Ed Walters & Patrick Palace on "Your New Legal Team: How AI Agents Are Transforming Solo and Small Firm Practice"
#LegalTech #GenAI #SoloLawyers #LegalAI #SmallFirms
September 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🤩 No two better hosts to drive home the strategic implementation of AI throughout legal practice!
🫡 Learning from friends Ed Walters & Patrick Palace on "Your New Legal Team: How AI Agents Are Transforming Solo and Small Firm Practice"
#LegalTech #GenAI #SoloLawyers #LegalAI #SmallFirms
🫡 Learning from friends Ed Walters & Patrick Palace on "Your New Legal Team: How AI Agents Are Transforming Solo and Small Firm Practice"
#LegalTech #GenAI #SoloLawyers #LegalAI #SmallFirms
🤠 Honored to have spoken at @weare8am.bsky.social’s inaugural #Kaleidoscope conference in Austin on the evolving landscape of legal ethics in the age of chatbots and client texting 🤖📱.
🥇ANNNND getting to meet Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas! 🥇🤩
Thank you, Team 8am!!
#LegalTech
🥇ANNNND getting to meet Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas! 🥇🤩
Thank you, Team 8am!!
#LegalTech
September 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🤠 Honored to have spoken at @weare8am.bsky.social’s inaugural #Kaleidoscope conference in Austin on the evolving landscape of legal ethics in the age of chatbots and client texting 🤖📱.
🥇ANNNND getting to meet Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas! 🥇🤩
Thank you, Team 8am!!
#LegalTech
🥇ANNNND getting to meet Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas! 🥇🤩
Thank you, Team 8am!!
#LegalTech
💥 5 leading voices in #LegalTech media panel sharing their valuable insights!
@weare8am.bsky.social #Kaleidoscope Conference, Austin, TX
@weare8am.bsky.social #Kaleidoscope Conference, Austin, TX
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
💥 5 leading voices in #LegalTech media panel sharing their valuable insights!
@weare8am.bsky.social #Kaleidoscope Conference, Austin, TX
@weare8am.bsky.social #Kaleidoscope Conference, Austin, TX
Sage advice for the majority of lawyers in the U.S. — solo & small firm practioners — from a diverse panel
✅ don’t undervalue your worth
✅ outsource/delegate dislikes
✅ select your clients w intention
✅ get out of your comfort zone
@weare8am.bsky.social
#8amKaleidoscope #Kaleidoscope #LegalTech
✅ don’t undervalue your worth
✅ outsource/delegate dislikes
✅ select your clients w intention
✅ get out of your comfort zone
@weare8am.bsky.social
#8amKaleidoscope #Kaleidoscope #LegalTech
September 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Sage advice for the majority of lawyers in the U.S. — solo & small firm practioners — from a diverse panel
✅ don’t undervalue your worth
✅ outsource/delegate dislikes
✅ select your clients w intention
✅ get out of your comfort zone
@weare8am.bsky.social
#8amKaleidoscope #Kaleidoscope #LegalTech
✅ don’t undervalue your worth
✅ outsource/delegate dislikes
✅ select your clients w intention
✅ get out of your comfort zone
@weare8am.bsky.social
#8amKaleidoscope #Kaleidoscope #LegalTech