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We've seen an increasing number of requests for help around task management that go beyond traditional legal project management tools. Associates wants to see everything assigned to them, and be able to manage it without partners seeing how they're doing so. Partners want to see tasks they’ve assigned across clients and matters. The problem seems like one that should be easily solved with technolo...

Information Governance is coming to the forefront as privacy become stricter in more and more jurisdictions. Clients are also inquiring about how their records are kept and demanding that firms put protections in place. In this podcast we will review the differences between Records Management and IG. We then delve into IG frameworks and policies and why you would want to establish these, followed...

In today’s world, purchasing technology is no longer a sure fire way to solve a business problem. In addition to the right technology you need to have the right people, following the right process and leveraging the right technology to solve the complex business problems law firms are facing. But how do you connect these three concepts within your organizations? Listen to this discussion with Rach...

In this podcast, the speakers discuss using data appropriately in the legal sphere, and thinking creatively about what various data sources within your firm or organization can tell you. Questions Harriet will ask the speakers: · Big picture: How do we make sure data is useable, accessible/findable, and consistent across departments? · On the topic of so-called “dark” data: what are some uses case...

The majority of breaches today no longer come through delivered malware as our systems have become very strong with detecting and blocking these resulting in more effort than value for the attacker. Instead, it’s easier, faster and more economical to just try and steal your password, or better yet have you provide it yourself. This podcast takes a look at the security risks that are actually deriv...

In this podcast recording, a litigation support expert discusses different document review platforms on the market and their strengths and weaknesses. Questions Ryan will ask Josh:  1. Which platforms do you have experience with? 2. What do you feel are the strengths of those platforms? 3. What are the weaknesses? 4. What are the biggest considerations an organization should make when choosing a p...

Lawyers have always been held to a high standard of care to secure information and maintain the confidentiality of client-related information. However, meeting these requirements has become much more complex since shifting to a hybrid working environment. This podcast panel interview addresses the ever-growing client, regulatory and other requirements and how the introduction of new technologies,...

Technology is changing how firms operate and there is a need for more collaboration between the marketing and technology teams to achieve shared goals. In this collaborative podcast between the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and the  Legal Marketing Association (LMA) , four seasoned marketing and technology experts discuss their organizational structures, the importance of estab...

In this podcast session, we will discuss if continue to work remote, what needs to change? What do we stand to gain and what do we stand to lose? Questions Marlene will ask the speakers: 1. What is the current state of remote work? Who is working remotely in law and are we seeing changes in who or how much in the last few months? 2. A recent ALM survey on incoming summer associates reported that o...

This interview will highlight the challenges and best approaches for training attorneys on new eDiscovery software. Questions Sachin will ask Speaker: 1. What are the biggest impediments to getting attorneys to adopt and learn to new legal technologies and applications? 2. What strategies have you found to be most effective when training attorneys and legal teams? 3. What are some considerations w...

Information Governance’s focus and influence is rapidly developing. Due to this growth, many may be unprepared on how to staff their organization for these evolving roles. You may wonder where to start or evaluate your staffing needs. Join our panel podcast interview, with speakers from law firms, resource providers and application experts who each share a different angle on what are the new hybri...

Outside counsel guidelines (OCG) are becoming more sophisticated and, at times, cumbersome. What are the provision pitfalls to avoid? What tools are available to manage the volume of OCGs across the firm and to help ensure compliance? Is there room for negotiation with clients? Join us for an open discussion with the GC community regarding the risks associated with not properly vetting and monitor...

In the previous parts of this series, we discussed the what's and why's of eSignatures and some of the practical uses. In part three of this series, we will discuss the technical requirements, security, hidden costs, and other concerns that should be explored when looking to acquire and implement an eSignature solution. Questions that Jack/Alisher will ask Patrick and Aaron: 1. Why should an organ...

New technology, changing client expectations, regulatory changes, and more are transforming the legal industry, creating opportunities for individuals to develop new skillsets and for firms and legal departments to rethink how they deliver legal services. In this podcast interview, learn about new and evolving roles in the legal industry, such as process engineer, project manager, legal operations...

Most lawyers are enthusiastic about innovation projects, until they are put in charge. The toll it could take on their billable hours, the risk of attaching their reputation to an innovation project, and simply the work itself can all be overwhelming. For that reason, they usually prefer to let someone else to innovate for them. In this interview session, we will highlight how a practicing attorne...

Project management skills are essential in litigation support to respect deadlines and deliverables. Similar to juggling many balls at once and the trick is not to drop one, two, or more. Get advice from experts on managing expectations - the key to success is not always known - but the key to failure is certainly trying to please everyone. Questions Kathy will ask speakers: - What are some of the...

More and more law firms are turning to analyzing their data to drive business decisions. What is the main driver behind this and what do firm leaders see data providing today that would help make decisions? In addition, we will discuss in this interview what types of data should they be looking at and what tools are or should they be using? Questions that Tracey will ask speakers: -What is the mai...

We all know that new technology without adoption, isn’t useful to advancing our organizational goals nor does it highlight the value of the technology. But how do you articulate the value of the technology without adoption? It’s a bit of the chicken or the egg conversation that anyone deploying a new technology faces. Join us as we discuss how business sponsors can articulate the adoption and valu...

Join ILTA for another engaging and insightful CEO podcast, featuring ILTA CEO Joy Heath Rush and Director of Publications and Press, Beth Anne Stuebe. Summer of 2022 is off to a great start with this episode!

Welcome back for an all-new episode of Hopscast! Featuring Philadelphian Dave Isaac, we sit down for a great conversation about tech and sports and, of course, Hops!

This podcast interview session will take a look into our mobile devices (super computers in our pocket) and the built in (or lack there of) security around them. Can we rely on our devices out of box as long as they’re managed or has the time come where we need to take mobile security to the next level? Questions that David will ask speaker: 1. Mobile devices are essentially a smaller version of a...

Now that Sentiment Analysis has gone live within RelativityOne, Relativity has gotten feedback of how clients are using this form of analytics. This podcast session will detail real world examples of how sentiment analysis has added to successful review. The AI-powered Sentiment Analysis feature is now in Advanced Access and will be available to RelativityOne users later this year. Sentiment Analy...

If we have learned one thing from the pandemic, it’s the fact that we can’t always meet in person but we can continue business. In this podcast, the speakers will discuss ways that eSignatures, remote online notaries and virtual rooms can eliminate the need to travel to an in person Notary. Questions the Co-Moderators will ask Speakers: ○ Could you please tell our listeners a little about yourselv...

This session will review the different opportunities to make data-driven decisions in law firms and the challenges that go with them. Ideally the session, will differentiate between organizational/enterprise applications and client facing/legal advice applications. The goal is to map when data-driven decision-making is a good idea and when it is not. Further the session, will explore what to look...