ILTA Voices

In this session, long standing members of the ILTA Annual Technology Survey Committee and the Survey Project Manager share best practices in using the survey results, and highlight how the survey has become a key budgeting and decision-making tool for law firms of all sizes around the world.   Moderator: @Laura Murphy  - Senior Project Manager, ILTA   Speakers: @Todd Corham  - Security and Complia...

Engagement is key. Knowing your audience is crucial.  How do you get people to listen when they aren't interested in the topic you're presenting, aka eDiscovery, GenAI, machine learning, document review, etc.   In this podcast, the speakers will fill your cups to the brim with ideas, tips, and various avenues for engagement.  In addition, they will provide you with key suggestions in how to learn...

In this podcast session, the speaker will provide a deeper dive into all the prospective questions organizations must ask their technology providers prior to moving forward with a deal.   Although, the technology works, great, but does the company as a whole?   Moderator: @Christina Wojcik  - Head of Innovation & Partnerships, Pierson Ferdinand LLP   Speaker: @Krishna Vyas  - Director of Third...

In this ILTA just-in-time session, the speaker provided a high-level conversation of how firms should be prepared for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), which will begin implementing the multifactor authentication (MFA) sometime in mid-May to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER.    Resource: PACER - Multifactor Authentication Coming Soon Moderator: @Jack Recinto - Director...

In session 1 of the series, the speaker discussed what policies, frameworks, and oversight structures are essential for a strong AI foundation as well as common stumbling blocks and how to avoid them. Moderator: @Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP Speaker: @Morgan Llewellyn - Director, AI Practice Hike2  Recorded on 05-14-2025.

In this podcast interview, the speaker will provide a key overview of the build vs buy decision in uncovering Ballard Spahr's new AI tool "Ask Ellis." In addition, we will discuss what initial work they had to do with clients if they are using any of their client documents for fine tuning or RAG style solutions. Finally, we will highlight the various three assistants, which are chat, draft and ana...

In this podcast interview, the speaker will do a deep dive into what skills are needed for corporate legal departments to stay on top of all the various new technologies.    Moderator: @Andrea Shirey  - eDiscovery Expert, Bayer Corporation Legal Department   Speakers: @Reid Cram  - Product Marketing Manager, NetDocuments @Paul Park - Director, BDO USA

In this podcast session, the speaker will highlight the importance of addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of change.   They will also recognize the human factors in change management, learn strategies for addressing emotional and psychological aspects of change and understand the impact of change on employees.   Moderator: @Rachel Baiden - Global Technology Training Manager, Squire...

As M365 continues to rapidly expand its feature set, law firms face increasingly complex decisions about tool adoption and implementation. These decisions have historically lived within the IT department, potentially missing valuable input from knowledge management teams, innovation specialists, and end users. In this podcast, the speakers explored how firms can evolve their M365 governance model....

Tony McKenna shares how he started on his journey with ILTA, how it has effected his life and career, his experience, and his insight into the future of ILTA.

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss about how GenAI training often centers on the technology itself.  Technology aside, what are the professional skills and qualities we need to amplify, train, and focus on in within legal technology teams in the coming years to meet advances in generative AI?      Moderator:  Helen Stocklin-Enright, Senior Manager, Development & Operations, P...

Three members of the DEI Committee attended Catalyst on March 13th and they share their highlights, takeaways and inspirations from the day.   Speakers: Priti Saraswat Ravan Roddy Anna Corbett   The keynote speaker referred to is Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve

In this podcast panel discussion, the speakers provided an introductory discussion on LDI and its impact on how data is reviewed, analyzed and used to identify relationship trends.   Moderator: @Ravan Roddy  - eDiscovery Manager, Zoetis   Panelists: @Chris Acosta  - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster @Carl Morrison  -  Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companie...

In this world of AI, we are going to have to be more discerning to discover the truth.   Sometimes the 'smoking gun' isn't real. In this podcast, the speaker will share what are some tips and tricks for finding deepfakes or altered data.  In addition, they will discuss how far down the rabbit hole do we need to go and are there any tools out there that can help? Moderator: Shawn McClurg, Director...

ESI orders continue to grow and become more complex. There are certain strategies and areas to focus on depending on what side you're on.   In this podcast interview, the goal is to discuss new areas that become points of contention such as discovery on discovery, hyperlinked documents, and more.   Moderator:  @Chris Acosta  - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster   Speakers: @Andy Kim...

KPMG has just become the first Big Four accounting company to own a law firm in the United States after Arizona approved its participation in the state’s alternative business structure program. In this podcast interview, the speaker will highlight key background information on this case, discuss if this will open-the-door to becoming the new norm, pros/cons of the ruling and discuss what are the o...

Hear from three past attendees of Catalyst on what to expect when attending this year on March 13th in NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas or virtually. Find out their insider tips! You can register to attend here . You can find the agenda for the day here . Speakers: Kelley Kage Mary Nehring   Christine Becker

Wherever you are in your career, finding your place is still a key element for professional and personal success.   Based on the blog "The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere" (57) The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere, the speaker(s) will share key elements of career and personal advancement to ensure you are not only bringing your most authentic self b...

Join Bev Seche, Andrea Webster, Julia Montgomery and Christine Becker as they look forward to Women Who Lead's Catalyst event coming up on March 13th. Hear about highlights from the agenda, the amazing keynote speaker Alison Fragale and what you can look forward to by attending. You can register to attend Catalyst here . It will be held in-person in NYC, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta along with a vi...

In this session, we dove into the critical topic of what obligations we have to track personal information (PII, PHI, PCI, PBI) that firms are storing. We explored effective strategies for tracking this sensitive data and discussed the best practices businesses can implement to ensure compliance. Learn how to report this information accurately to clients and risk insurance companies, while minimiz...

This episode, we're joined by our EVOLVE 2025 Co-Chairs Kenneth Jones and Joshua Smith to learn what's new at EVOLVE this year.

Is your firm or business ready for the European Accessibility Act (EAA)? In this podcast, the speakers broke down this game-changing regulation, exploring who needed to comply, key deadlines, and how to meet accessibility standards. From practical steps to enforcement measures, we covered everything you needed to know to stay ahead of the 2025 requirements. Moderator: @James MacGregor - Founder an...

Critical thinking is prized by lawyers and technologists alike. When applied inwardly, however, self-criticism can undermine our self-esteem.   Join us for this engaging podcast to kick off the new year. Our guest speakers, Jordana Confino and Dave Lu, will share insights, personal experiences and scientifically proven tips to help you tame your inner critic and unleash your potential.    Moderato...

Pitches and proposals have long been essential tools for securing new business for firms.         Traditional methods of creating these documents can be time-consuming, and many marketing departments lack the dedicated bandwidth to handle them efficiently. However, the advent of AI offers a solution to these challenges by streamlining the process. The use of AI transforms how firms respond to RFPs...

In this episode, take a look back at highlights from our DEI episodes in 2024. You will hear from: Priti Saraswat Professor Jang Giulia Paparella Judge Neales Michele Gossmeyer Shannon O'Connor Shereen Samuels Alexa Kokinos Pothier Karina Willes