About CCTI at the Widener University School of Law

The Corporate Counsel Technology Institute (CCTI) was established to become the major legal technology resource for the Corporate Law Community.

CCTI is distinguished by:

• its commitment to shaping the workflows and the smart use of technology.
• its skills in providing the corporate law community with the tools necessary to efficiently manage complex litigation.
• its facilitation role of an interactive forum, focused on:
  • building a deep understanding of the critical importance of improving internal efficiency.
  • reducing the costs of litigation
  • creating a knowledge management culture.

As an arm of the Widener University School of Law, CCTI provides educational and consulting services to faculty and corporate counsel and develops law curricula with an increased focus on the technology needs of corporate counsel.

CCTI's current Directors have diverse backgrounds as members of the legal, business and academic community. They have been practicing, consulting and teaching the use of technology and practice management issues in legal industry for more than 25 years.

About Our Chair

Richard K. Herrmann Law Firm: Morris James (Partner) Department: Intellectual Property Group E-Mail: herrmann@morrisjames.com Office: Wilmington 302.888.6816 (P) 302.571.1750 (F) Chair: Corporate Counsel Technology Institute @ Widener University School of Law

Admitted to Practice:

• Delaware
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

• Supreme Court of the State of Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education
  
• Delaware Bar Association Justice Center Technology Committee
  
• Intellectual Property Section of Delaware Bar Association
  
• Supreme Court Delaware Court Resources Task Force
  
• Courtroom 21 Project, William & Mary Law School - Senior Legal Technology Advisor
  

Publications (selected):

Educational Background:

• Syracuse University, JD, 1971
  
• Syracuse University, BS, 1969
  

Professional Awards:

• Delaware State Bar Association Presidential Award (1998)
  
• Delaware Bench & Bar Distinguished Service Award (1999)
  
• Top Lawyer Designation: Computer Law, Intellectual Property Law, Delaware Today Magazine