About Jennifer Ellis

I am a Pennsylvania attorney and legal technology consultant. My work focuses on ethics, law practice management, and the practical use of technology in legal practice. I work with lawyers and legal organizations on technology selection and implementation, website and content strategy, professional responsibility issues, and continuing legal education programming. I frequently speak and write on legal ethics, cybersecurity, and the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in legal practice.

How I Work

My work emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and ethical judgment, particularly where technology and law intersect. I help lawyers and legal organizations evaluate tools and practices realistically, including artificial intelligence, without hype or false confidence. I am direct, practical, and willing to say when something does not work or is not a good idea. I limit my engagements and work best with professionals who value careful analysis over reassurance.

Background and Experience

I have more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of law, technology, and legal education. I have worked closely with bar associations and legal education organizations at the state and national level, including serving as founding co-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s technology committee and on multiple ABA boards. I have planned, developed, and presented CLE programs for lawyers at all stages of practice, and I am the author of an ABA publication on law firm websites.

My work is grounded in real-world experience with solo practitioners and small firms, where time, resources, and ethical risk must be balanced carefully. I focus on practical solutions that fit the realities of legal practice, rather than aspirational or marketing-driven approaches.

Engagements and Availability

For health and workload reasons, I limit the number of clients and projects I take on at any given time. I do not accept every engagement and prefer to work with clients who are looking for thoughtful, candid guidance rather than generalized advice.

To inquire about consulting, speaking, or writing engagements, please reach out through the contact form.

 

Jennifer Ellis