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 and Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery Speakers: @Yves Heuser - Associate, SKW Schwarz @Johannes Sc...
Jan 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 499
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. Moderator: @Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul, Weiss Speakers: Jordana Confino - F...
Jan 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 498
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 and pitches, promising significant time savings. But is this efficiency worth the potential challenges it i...
Jan 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 497
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
Jan 27, 2025•10 min•Ep. 496
In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss and uncover the partnership between Buchanan Ingersoll and NetDocuments (PatternBuilder Max) and the implementation process. Moderator: Nancy Griffing, President 3545 Consulting - Global Speakers: Scott M. Angelo, Chief Information Officer, BIPC Jared L. Gullbergh, Director - Shared IT Services and Information Governance, BIPC Michael Hill - Director of Product Marketing, NetDocuments
Jan 23, 2025•50 min•Ep. 495
Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Owl Cams, Smart Mics, what are the new emerging technologies to enable real time collaboration and what risks and caveats do they come with? How do we make spaces that quickly (instantly?) flip from comfy team collaboration rooms to an extension of the court? Moderator: @Thomas Witherspoon - Senior Systems Support Engineer, Sidley Austin LLP Speakers: @Thomas Burns - Senior Account Manager AVI Systems-Transforming Business with Technology Solutions, AVI Systems @Jesse Do...
Jan 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 494
Hear first hand from Melissa Ballesteros and Barbara Gondim da Rocha on why they joined a legal tech mentoring program. What were their fears? How did they benefit? Hear their first hand stories and learn how you too can benefit from mentorship. Connect with Melissa here . Connect with Barbara here . Join the myMentor program here ....
Jan 15, 2025•20 min•Ep. 493
Discover how legal departments are leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencies. This podcast will dive into the use cases and practical applications, compliance concerns, and risk management strategies for in-house legal departments deploying AI. Uncover what it takes to harness GenAI’s potential while navigating ethical and legal challenges. Moderators: Matthew Kohel - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP Leah Leyendecker - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP Speakers: Mayura Iyer Noordyke...
Jan 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 492
ILTA's 2024 DEI Climate Survey has been released and we speak with Amy Monett and Karina Willes to get an inside scoop on the results. Does DEI matter? Has ILTA improved their DEI efforts? Hear their insightful discussion now and don't forget to go get your copy of the survey to read the full report.
Dec 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 491
Join moderators Missy McDonough and TaShika Lewis as they explore the perfect timing for change management, training, and innovation teams in legal tech initiatives. Change management expert Julia Montgomery shares practical insights on early engagement, driving lawyer adoption, and navigating the evolving tech landscape, including AI. Learn proven strategies to score projects, build buy-in, and deliver successful technology transformations in law firms. Moderators: @TaShika Lewis - Manager of U...
Dec 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 490
In this episode, hear how the head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at a global law firm helps advance DEI, develop tangible goals and initiatives, and measure progress. Gowlings Shereen Samuels Ginevra Saylor Canaan Himmelbaum
Nov 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 489
The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one inspiring woman who’s transforming the legal technology landscape. This episode highlights Alma Asay. Hear all about her journey, achievements, and the challenges she’s overcome, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about innovation and leadership.
Nov 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 488
The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one inspiring woman who’s transforming the legal technology landscape. This episode highlights Terri Mottershead. Hear all about her journey, achievements, and the challenges she’s overcome, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about innovation and leadership.
Nov 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 487
The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one inspiring woman who’s transforming the legal technology landscape. This episode highlights Caryn Sandler. Hear all about her journey, achievements, and the challenges she’s overcome, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about innovation and leadership.
Nov 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 486
The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one inspiring woman who’s transforming the legal technology landscape. This episode highlights Aalia Manie. Hear all about her journey, achievements, and the challenges she’s overcome, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about innovation and leadership.
Nov 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 485
The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one inspiring woman who’s transforming the legal technology landscape. This episode highlights Ginevra Saylor. Hear all about her journey, achievements, and the challenges she’s overcome, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about innovation and leadership.
Nov 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 484
In this podcast panel interview, the panelists will discuss the pros and cons of moving from a server based eDiscovery system to a Cloud based one, what are the benefits, what are the risks and what are helpful tips and tricks. Moderator: @Shawn McClurg - Director of Practice Solutions, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Panelists: @Rick Clark - VP, CloudNine @Rachel McAdams - Senior Consultant, Sky Discovery @Christy Weisner - Senior Manager, Practice Innovation & Litigation Services, Paul Hastin...
Nov 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 483
The session aims to explore the transformative impact of technology on the legal industry. Listeners will gain insights into the latest legal tech trends, understand the benefits and challenges of integrating technology into law practice, and learn strategies for successful transformation. In addition, it will also highlight the importance of tech competency in enhancing client service and competitiveness in the legal market. Co-Moderators: @Leticia Naqvi - Data Analyst, Ogletree Deakins @Aaron ...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min•Ep. 482
GenAI technology provides groundbreaking opportunities for corporate law departments to innovate the legal service delivery model, take the wheel on legal costs, and strategically implement use cases which can drive these opportunities for their companies. Join us in this podcast panel interview to learn how in-house teams are using these tools to steer their organizations towards meaningful change in legal service delivery. Our panel will also discuss the environment in which we are making deci...
Nov 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 481
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation that will apply as of January 17th, 2025. Its goal is to strengthen the overall information and communication technology security of financial entities in the remit of the 3 ESAs and ensuring that the financial sector in Europe is able to stay resilient in the event of a severe operational digital disruption. In this podcast, we hope to learn more about how DORA will specifically impact law firms that work with banks. Moderator: @...
Nov 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 480
In this discussion with Rabiya Hirji, Giulia Paparella shares her professional journey from practicing law to leading customer success at a legal technology company. Giulia provides practical tips for creating a strong community and ensuring equity in hiring and team development. Giulia also highlights the critical role of corporate culture, the importance of allies and mentors, and the value of celebrating small wins in fostering an equitable workplace environment.
Oct 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 479
We are increasingly seeing the merging of these two systems as well as a growing collaboration between knowledge management and business development as firm functions. In this session, we will explore why combining KM and Business Development capabilities have created a huge competitive advantage for firms by curating firm intelligence around “what we do” with “who we know” to capitalize on growth opportunities. We will explore themes such as: 1. Factors driving this trend 2. Strategic advantage...
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 478
From the pandemic to climate change, geopolitical unrest, macroeconomic instability, and technological disruption, we are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. How do we navigate these uncharted waters and move from surviving to thriving in these uncertain times? My guest for this podcast is a seasoned finance and legal executive and growth advisor who will share invaluable perspectives on building the mindset and skills to lead through change and proactively shape the future. Moderator...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 477
More and more ‘attachments’ are not truly attachments anymore. In this podcast interview, we will discuss how you best deal with modern data and attachments and where are they? Moderator: Monique Sever - Litigation Support and eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP Speaker: Doug Austin - Editor, eDiscovery Today
Oct 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 476
In this podcast interview, we will learn best practices to achieve greater diverse teams, influence origination credits and support diverse development in legal engagements. Moderator: Caren Ulrich Stacy - CEO, Diversity Lab Speaker: @Deepa Zavatsky - Assistant General Counsel, Wells Fargo Recorded 10-16-2024
Oct 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 475
In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does legal operations mean to you?" In this episode, hear the insights from Laura Caponi (Bristol Myers Squibb), Elizabeth Rancourt-Smith (Tilson Technology Management), Deisha Vasquez (Zelis Healthcare). Join us for an exploration of legal operations, how it interacts with legal technology, and more on ILTA Voices.
Oct 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 474
In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does legal operations mean to you?" In this episode, hear the insights from Reese Arrowsmith (Campbell Soup Company), Tom Stevenson (Legal.io), and Ashlyn Donohue (Linksquares). Join us for an exploration of legal operations, how it interacts with legal technology, and more on ILTA Voices.
Oct 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 473
Shannon O’Connor (Legal Systems Manager - Squire, Patton, Boggs, Cleveland, OH) and Amy Monett (Applications Trainer – McGlinchey) discuss their professional history in the legal field and how they each arrived there, the role ILTA has played in it, and the uniqueness of Shannon’s all female team.
Sep 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 472
Ever wondered where your data lives, who’s in charge of it, and how it should be managed? Join us as we dive into the wild world of Information Governance with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of expertise! In this episode, we unraveled the mysteries of data hygiene—because clean data is happy data! We chatted about privacy functions and how they dance with legal and security realms. Plus, we tackled the big question: Who really owns your data? Is it Operations, IT, or someone else entirely? But wai...
Sep 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 471
In this podcast, the speakers discussed how to right-size a security team and manage life/work balance/blending to maintain a healthy team. Questions moderator asked the speakers: -What are the biggest challenges security teams face today in terms of staffing and workload? -How can organizations determine the right size for their security teams to effectively handle the workload without overstretching their resources? -What strategies have you found effective in maintaining a healthy work-life b...
Sep 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 470
