Chris Fortier
TECHSHOW 2026 BOARD
Chris Fortier is an attorney-adviser with the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication in Washington, DC (of course, the views he expresses do not reflect those of SSA or the federal government).
Chris serves as chair for the Virginia State Bar TechShow and on the planning board for ABA TECHSHOW. When he was President of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, he established a weekly video series dedicated to training new lawyers, and added automated features such as forms and directory lists to the YLC’s website. He also won the Edwin Burnett Young Lawyer of the Year Award in 2013.
He has served in various capacities for the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division including as a delegate representing Virginia and chairing its Strategic Planning Committee, laying out the YLD’s Vision 2021 plan.
He graduated from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia and from James Madison University. He is the husband of Brittany Fortier and father of Ansley and Breton Fortier.
My Sessions
Practice Management Platforms: The Quest for a Smooth-Running Law Firm
Location Coming SoonPractice Management systems are invaluable to a modern law practice. From providing centralized client and case information, to automating routine tasks, maintaining financial information, managing documents, providing tools for collaboration, and more, today’s platforms do it all. Legal professionals who make the most of these systems are able to focus on producing their best work […]
Tech Stack: How to Evaluate, Compare, and Choose the Right Tools
Location Coming SoonBuilding a modern law practice starts with choosing the right technology. But with so many platforms, apps, and integrations available, it’s hard to know where to begin. Plus you don’t want to pick something and have it turn into a white elephant or a waste of your finances. This session breaks down the essential components […]