Career Development

#0169: (DEIC) Designing for Difference: Neurodiversity, Leadership, and the Future of Work

In this episode of ILTA Voices, ILTA’s DEI Committee member, Anna Corbett, sits down with JJ Thompson and Giles Thompson of Avvoka for an open, practical, and deeply human conversation about neurodiversity in the legal profession and beyond. Together, they explore how workplace culture, technology, and leadership choices can look and feel under different approaches to inclusion. This episode offers concrete takeaways for attorneys, managers, and leaders who want to build workplaces where people can do their best work—without having to hide how their brains work.Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, manage diverse teams, or simply care about designing better systems for everyone, this conversation will leave you with new language, new perspectives, and plenty of hope for what’s possible.Want to learn more about DEI at ILTA? Visit https://www.iltanet.org/resources/dei to explore resources or get involved.
Speakers:Giles Thompson, CRO, AvvokaJJ Thompson, Account Executive, Avvoka
Moderator:Anna Corbett, Practice Innovation Strategist, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

#0165: (CT) ILTA Just-in-Time: Why Firms Need to Upskill Internal "AI Editors"

As Generative AI moves from pilot to practice, firms need to equip their teams with a new skill set: the ability to serve as “AI editors." Firms need to think about how to train their teams to review and validate AI-supported work to ensure accuracy, ethics, and client trust. This podcast explored why this skill set is critical, how firms can upskill attorneys to do it, and practical steps to maintain quality and keep matters moving fast. 
Moderator:@Patrick DiDomenico - Founder & CEO, InspireKM Consulting
Speaker:@Kathy Harford - Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Innovation & IP, Stevens-Bolton
Recorded on 03-05-2026.

#0144: (CT) Introduction of Legal Data Intelligence

In this Voices episode, the speakers explored LDI—a new organization and framework designed to showcase how data skills and approaches transcend traditional boundaries. They also discussed how leveraging data strategies can unlock value across diverse use cases, driving innovation and adaptability in the legal tech landscape
Moderator:Monique Sever, Litigation Support & eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP
Speakers:Kelly Friedman, Partner, Heuristica Discovery Paul Park, Director, Data Breach, Cyber and Data eDiscovery Solutions, BDO

#0141: (CT) Work-First Or People-First?

In this Voices episode, the speakers dove into a critical workplace question: Does your employer value your output more than your well-being? They explored the balance (or imbalance) between productivity and employee care, shared insights on company culture, mental health, and what truly drives sustainable success.
Moderator:Shannon Stevens, Legal Tech Enthusiast & Experienced Litigation Paralegal
Speakers:Donna Medrek, Senior Director, BluestarJonathan Sabin, Litigation Partner, Kane Kessler, P.C.Adam Wehler, Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson

#0137: (CT) Law Firms and AI – A Practical Guide Part 3

In this third installment of the podcast series, the speakers explored what it takes to build an AI-ready workforce—examining emerging roles, evolving skill sets, and how existing talent is reshaping the future of work.Moderator:@Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLPSpeakers:@Reggie Pool - Principal, Practical IG LLC@ Sumit Tenaja - SVP & Global Head of AI Consulting and Implementation, EXL Recorded on 11-07-2025.About the Speakers@Reggie Pool is the founder of Practical IG, where he helps law firms and corporate legal teams modernize their information governance programs for the era of Microsoft 365 and AI. With more than 25 years in legal technology and compliance, he focuses on making governance practical, defensible, and future-ready. Reggie believes AI isn’t replacing IG—it’s redefining it, and IG professionals need to evolve their skills to stay at the center of that transformation.Sumit Tenaja leads EXL’s AI Consulting practice, driving innovation by integrating AI across business operations and reimagining customer journeys to enhance experience and outcomes. With over 25 years of experience across Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, and Energy, he is recognized for thought leadership in transformation, process excellence, and delivering impactful, scalable solutions.

#0125: (CT) Power Down

In today's world of instant gratification, ever-evolving technology, and 24/7 internet accessibility, how do we allow ourselves to "power down" and practice self-care including a mental reset while still advancing and growing in our career.
 
Moderator:@Shannon Stevens - Legal Tech Enthusiast & Experienced Litigation Paralegal
 
Speakers:
@Helen Stocklin-Enright - Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie@Melanie Prevost - Senior Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
@Adam Wehler - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith AndersonRecorded 8-27-2025

#0120: (JIT ) Are DSAR's still around?

A candid conversation unpacking the practical realities of DSARs today—from personal experiences to legal nuances and how organisations handle these ever-present privacy requests in the UK and Ireland.
Moderator:James MacGregor - Founder & Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery
Speaker:Dina Hetherington - Founder, DKH Legal Tech Consulting 

#0119: (JIT ) Evolution of Document Review

An insightful exploration of how document review has transformed from manual efforts to advanced AI-driven workflows reshaping eDiscovery.
 
Moderator:
James MacGregor, Founder & Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery
 
Speaker:
Dina K. Hetherington, Founder, DKH Legal Tech Consulting 

#0118: (JIT) What Makes a Great eDiscovery PM

A candid conversation uncovering the core skills, challenges, and evolving role of eDiscovery project managers driving successful legal tech projects today.
 
Moderator:
James MacGregor, Founder & Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery
 
Speaker:
Dina K. Hetherington, Founder, DKH Legal Tech Consulting 
 
 

#0099: (CT) DEI Cannot Die

With changes to the DEI landscape rapidly evolving, many companies and organizations are choosing to reverse or eliminate corporate DEI initiatives and programing. 
In this podcast panel discussion, the speakers discuss the DEI community’s current response and action plan to this trend. Panelists will also speak on their own behalf based on their experiences within the DEI space. 
 
Moderators:Ravan L. Roddy,  eDiscovery Manager, ZoetisM. Kara Hill, Project Manager, Eversheds Sutherland
Speakers:Darwin Conner, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (US), Eversheds SutherlandKori Carew, Esq., Chief Catalyst Officer and Founder of Bridge 68 LLC

#0097: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: An Agentic AI Teaser

What if AI could think like a legal professional—breaking down complex tasks, making decisions, and even taking action autonomously? In this sneak peek of ILTA’s Just-In-Time Roundtable Encore to Evolve: Agentic AI and the Possibilities for Legal, industry expertsndive into the game-changing potential of Agentic AI—where AI evolves from a chatbot to a proactive teammate. 
Spoiler: The billable hour might never be the same.
Moderator:  Josh Lazar, Founder and CEO, TechThinkTank LLC 
Speakers: Reanna Martinez, Director of Innovation, Systems, and Data, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Sara Miro, Director of Knowledge Solutions, Sullivan & Cromwell LLPRob Saccone, Chief Technology Officer, Lega Inc.