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Legal professionals are increasingly using AI to build internal automations, workflow tools, and client-facing applications, often without the involvement of the IT or security departments. This episode examines what happens when "vibe coding" meets the legal environment: client data handled by code nobody fully understands, third-party dependencies nobody vetted, and compliance obligations nobody...

Join Ravan Roddy and Barbara Darby as they explore Ravan's experiences in the role, points of pride, and hopes for what the committee will carry forward.

Brenda Albeno, GRC Manager at Loeb & Loeb, joined host Heather Morrow for the She Secures podcast to share her journey from IT operations into cybersecurity. Her entry into the field began with an unexpected project: building a physical asset inventory from scratch after the firm had none. What she assumed would be a quick task turned into weeks of detective work, uncovering laptops stashed un...

Join Mailise Johnson, Imare' Jordan, and their moderator, Lakeesha Bailey, for the first part of a three-part discussion about mentoring inside of law firms.

Your legal expertise gets you into the room. Your leadership identity determines whether your voice shapes the outcome. As expectations of legal professionals continue to rise, influence, credibility, and executive presence have become essential leadership skills. This session introduced Leadership Identity—a practical framework for intentionally shaping how you show up, how you’re experienced, an...

In this episode, Carolyn Humpherys (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynhumpherys/ ) and Michael Foster sit down to discuss one of the hot topics in the legal industry right now: AI Validation.

Dean Sonderegger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, and Jennifer McIver, Director of Legal Operations and Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, sit down and dive into where AI is Today, and where it's going next. Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/enterprise-legal-management LegalView Insights 2026: https...

At the top, feedback gets quieter—but the need for clarity only grows louder. In this episode, we explore how seasoned leaders stay self-aware when no one’s holding up the mirror.   - How do you self-assess when there’s no one above you offering feedback? - Which roles or decisions shaped your leadership style most—and what did they teach you? - If you could give your pre-C-suite self one sentence...

Portals and intranets continue to play a critical role in Knowledge Management—whether you're serving internal teams or delivering value directly to clients. In a GenAI-driven world, having a centralized, well-governed home for playbooks, standards, and trusted knowledge is more important than ever.   In this podcast, we spoke with a KM leader who shared insights and lessons learned from building...

This episode reframed “AI in law” as a business-operations opportunity, focusing on low-risk, high-return use cases across the back office (finance, operations, IT, HR, and knowledge). Bill Brice and April Heimerl emphasized starting with real process pain points, then using AI to reduce repetitive work (e.g., time-entry cleanup, month-end support, intake triage, policy/FAQ summarization) while ke...

The GC comes to you with a difficult problem: “How could you detect and stop this?” In May, the SEC charged 21 individuals in an insider trading scheme led by an M&A attorney who built a global network that included other attorneys. While technology can't prevent every bad act, it can play an important role in identifying risks and strengthening controls. Tune in to this episode for a lively d...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal industry, but not every legal task requires the power - or cost - of a large language model. In this episode, Rakyesh Itekar discussed the emerging three-tier AI architecture that combines LLMs, SLMs, and MLMs to deliver the right intelligence for the right task. Explore how law firms can optimize costs, improve security through on-premises...

We are pleased to introduce the fifth ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.   Sessions included: Tabletop Exercise on CoPilot Work-First Or People-First? Introduction of Legal Data Intelligence

Cindy Heiner, Chief Information Security Officer at Aiden Technologies, brings more than two decades of security leadership to this candid conversation about career pivots, people-first leadership, and the evolving role of AI in security operations. What began as a near-exit from IT (she was seriously considering opening a coffee shop and bookstore in rural Oklahoma) turned into a defining career...

Branding & Storytelling for Marketing Internal Tools examined how law firms can borrow from traditional marketing and storytelling techniques to drive internal adoption of legal technology. Rather than launching tools and hoping attorneys find them, this session explored creative, human-centered ways to demonstrate how tech actually supports day-to-day legal work. Through real-world examples a...

In this episode, we break down how law firms can move from recognizing the need for AI governance to putting it into practice. The speakers explored the unique position firms hold as both AI adopters and client advisors, along with the real-world challenges of balancing innovation, risk, and resources. Moderator: @Madeleine La Cour - Director, Risk and Compliance Operations, Baker Botts L.L.P.   S...

Executive burnout doesn’t always look like collapse—it often wears a polished exterior. In this episode, we explore the hidden toll of leadership done wrong and what it takes to reset before your impact starts to suffer. - How does burnout show up in the C-suite? Think defensiveness, disengagement, or quiet stagnation. - What are the early warning signs—and how can you catch them before they catch...

Join ILTA CEO, Joy Heath Rush, and ILTA Board Secretary, Christina Griffin, for the second 2026 ILTA Update to stay in the know on surveys, opportunities, and more!

Even the most secure AI tool fails without adoption. In part three, the focus shifted to people—how to run a meaningful pilot, identify credible champions, and use peer trust to drive real change. This session explored how late followers can turn caution into long-term success. Part three of three. Moderator: Aaron Barbee - Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan Wool...

We are pleased to introduce the fourth ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals. Session Included: Mentoring for Mutual Success

SheSecures is an ILTA Women in Security podcast series dedicated to amplifying the experiences, expertise, and leadership of women shaping the future of legal security. Each episode is designed to be approachable and useful, with real takeaways you can apply in your own role. This month’s episode is with Sherri Vollick.  Sherri is a strategic and accomplished cyber and risk leader with deep expert...

Trust is the make-or-break issue for GenAI adoption in law firms. In part two, this session examines how Microsoft Copilot actually accesses firm data, why attorney skepticism is both expected and healthy, and how permissions, governance, and data hygiene act as critical guardrails. Part two of three.   Moderator: Aaron Barbee, Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan...

One in five women you work with is in some phase of menopause. It starts earlier than we knew, and the first symptoms are often neurological rather than physical. Listen as four women from ILTA's Women Who Lead committee get real about menopause, the professional toll no one talks about, and the first US state law that's changing the conversation for women in the workplace.

This episode explores the often-overlooked vulnerabilities in third-party relationships that can expose your firm to data breaches, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties. Listeners will learn how to move beyond static, one-time assessments to a proactive, continuous monitoring framework that addresses hidden risks, including those during vendor onboarding and offboarding.  Moderator: K...

Not all advice ages well—and some never worked to begin with. In this episode, we take a breather from the intensity of executive life to laugh (and learn) from the leadership myths we’ve outgrown. - What’s the worst leadership advice you’ve ever received—and how did it backfire? - Which “must-do” turned out to be totally irrelevant in practice? - What books or frameworks overpromised, and what ac...