The Pilgrims might have missed the first Thanksgiving in 1621 if they were too busy texting friends or updating their Facebook and Twitter status to notice the gift-bearing Wampanoag Indians. But today’s pilgrims would miss the holiday, friends and family altogether without their high-tech gear and social networks.

With Turkey Day only a couple of weeks away, this month’s 12 on 12 focuses on giving thanks. I asked several tech lawyers and professionals what device, tool or app they were most thankful for in the past year. The answers were as diverse as a 12-course meal.