Publication Access

The Draughon Letter is a quarterly publication sent to clients and affiliates of Draughon Professional Association, as well as technology policy advocates and business leaders.  Topics typically include technology policy, business and legal issues of current interest.  The Draughon Letter has been in publication since 1998 and has an approximate distribution of 2000 issues each quarter.  Affiliates also have an opportunity to participate in the Technology News and Resources of MyTechnologyLawyer.com<BR><BR>

Affiliates can participate in The Draughon Letter and Technology News and Resources of MyTechnologyLawyer.com upon request in many ways. New technologies introduced by your clients can be featured in the New Technology Announcement section.  your articles can be published directly in the Newsletter.  Your participation in The Draughon Affiliate Program can be a featured article highlighting local as well as national technology programs.  Newsletters featuring your contribution and participation can be distributed directly to your clients. 

Technology Policy Conference

Draughon sponsors an annual Technology Policy Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Conference started in 1999 and has become increasingly popular, with attendees at the 2001 Conference exceeding 400 participants.  participants include technology enterprises interested in policy and legal issues.  High profile speakers have included Jack Kemp and Steve Forbes, as well as Michael Maibach (Intel), Orson Swindle (FCC), Lisa Napoli (MSNBC Internet Correspondent) and Rich Lowry (National Review).<BR><BR>

Affiliates can participate in the Conference in several ways.  Sponsors can invite up to twenty guests to the reception, luncheon and conference program, providing an ideal opportunity to introduce clients to business development and networking opportunities.  Affiliates can also participate in the Program as speakers and panelists.

Local Technology Policy, Business and Law Programs

Draughon will also support and sponsor local programs on behalf of Affiliates highlighting their technology practice activities.  Examples include CLE programs at local law schools and colleges, dinner programs featuring speakers or panel discussions, and local business group meeting designed to highlight technology issues.  WShile expenses for the local program must be paid by the Affiliate, Draughon will provide advice, promotional support, speakers, networking contacts and program content to Affiliate to support these initiatives at no cost.

Collaboration

All Affiliates have access to the Technology Lawyer chat room for purposes of addressing questions and networking with other technology lawyers participating in the Program.  This informal source of collaboration can prove invaluable for practice and business development advice as well as client referrals.