ILTA Voices
Episodes

Monday Jun 16, 2025
#0096: (CT) Law Firms and AI: Locking Down Security & Data Controls
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this session, the speakers explored how law firms and legal professionals can safeguard sensitive data and systems by implementing AI-specific security strategies and effective governance controls. It also builds on part one, diving deeper into practical approaches for mitigating risk in an AI-driven environment.Moderator:Elizabeth Suehr, Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLPSpeakers:Morgan Llewellyn, Director, AI Practice Hike2Chris Hockey, Manager, Information Risk and Governance Alvarez & Marsal

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
#0094: (CT) Right-Sizing Legal Onboarding: When Less Is More
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Challenge traditional onboarding assumptions by exploring optimal training timeframes for legal professionals. This data-driven session will reveal how to create streamlined, effective onboarding programs that prevent information overload while ensuring competency.
Listeners will learn practical strategies for prioritizing Day 1 essentials, structuring follow-up training, and measuring onboarding success through concrete metrics.
In addition, they will receive real-world examples from firms that successfully shortened their onboarding while improving results.
Moderator:
@Jeffrey Roach - Partner, EncoreTech
Speaker:
@Daniel Kent - Training Manager, Foley HoagRecorded 6-3-2025

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
#0083: (CCT) The Human Side of Change Management
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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 Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Speaker: @Paul Russell - Disruptive Thinking Coach, Evenifitwasfree

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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 Schäufele - Partner, SKW Schwarz
Recorded on 01-30-2025.

Monday Jan 13, 2025
#0062: (CCT/ Gen Ed) GenAI in Legal: Transforming Your Practice
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
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 - Trademark Counsel for Global IP, Medtronic
Travis Zimbelman - Strategic Advisor and Freelance Consultant

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
#0052: (CCT) Embracing Innovation and New Technologies in Your Law Practice
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
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 Barbee - Learning Systems Administrator, Husch Blackwell LLP
Speaker:
@James McKenna - Chief Information Officer, Fenwick & West LLP
Recorded 11-7-2024

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
#0041: (CCT) Data Dilemmas: From Hygiene to Ownership to the Rise of AI
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
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 wait, there's more! We explored the exciting frontier of AI tools and how they could impact governance. And let’s not forget the business case for tidying up that unstructured data clutter—because who doesn’t love a good data makeover? Finally, we’ll help you strike the perfect balance between keeping data accessible and maintaining order. Tune in for a lively discussion that’ll leave you smarter and more entertained than ever before. Don’t miss out—your data deserves this!
Moderator:@Jack Recinto - Manager of Application Development, Vedder Price
Speaker:@Rebecca Sattin - Senior Director, Partner Success, NetDocuments
Recorded on 09-18-2024.

Friday Aug 02, 2024
#0035: (CCT) Cultivating Connections and Crafting Your Professional Brand
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
In this podcast panel interview, the speakers will provide an understanding of the power of networking, share how to leverage online and offline networks, discus how to craft your own personal brand, discuss online presence/social media and more.
Moderator:
@Tiffany McLean - Training Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Speakers:
@Stefanie Marrone - Client Development Director at Goodwin and Founder of Stefanie Marrone Consulting/The Social Media ButterflyRecorded 08-02-2024

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Are you a new manager looking to improve your interpersonal skills? Join us for an insightful podcast where Glenn Hoxie, Practice Solutions Manager at Paul Hastings LLP, guides you through the benefits of behavioral and work style assessments.
In this engaging session, Glenn, along with experts Danette and Sandra, will discuss:
· What behavioral and work style assessments are.
· How these tests can help you understand your own style and improve team dynamics.
· Practical tips for implementing these tests in your organization.
By the end of the podcast, you'll understand how to leverage different types of assessments to boost your managerial success and build stronger relationships with your team and upper management.
Moderator:@Glenn Hoxie - Practice Solutions Manager, Paul Hastings LLP
Speakers:
@Danette Shaifer - Relationship Intelligence Coach, Learning Strategist, Florishion Consulting
@Sandra Bang - Founder & Principal, Sable Group
Recorded 07-30-2024

Monday Jul 22, 2024
#0031: (CCT) How Do you Get a Seat at the Table?
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
It is widely recognized in the industry that involving legal operations resources early in large to mid-size client engagements offers numerous benefits. Clients increasingly request the presence of project managers, tech professionals, marketing resources, and knowledge managers. Despite these advantages, why are so few of these professionals invited to crucial client meetings? In this podcast interview, you will hear from individuals who have successfully secured a seat at the table. We explored their journeys, discussed what it is like to be in that position, and learned how they have maintained their roles.
Moderator:@Natasha Tucker - Director, Business Development Operations, Bennett Jones LLP
Speakers:@Nicole McCray - Director of Enterprise Project Management, Greenberg Traurig LLP@Rebecca Wissler - Director of Business Development, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Recorded on 07-22-2024.

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
#0025: (CCT) Are You Ready for Your Cyber Insurance Renewal? 2024 Updates
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
The cyber insurance market is ever-changing and firms continue to have a difficult time understanding what their underwriters want and how to communicate their current cyber programs and needs internally to financial stakeholders (among others). Join David and David as we talk about the top 5 issues cyber insurers are worried about with Law Firms this year from privileged account management to privacy and DLP, to the ever-present and evolving ransomware threats. Further, they will discuss what resources are available when working on your cyber insurance renewal. Often times, the economic buyer of cyber insurance isn’t in lock step on what the CISO and Security Team is doing and that can result in strengths and wins not being articulated to your insurer which can result in inferior coverage.
Moderator: @David Forrestall - CEO, SecurIT360
Speaker:
@David Anderson - Vice President, Cyber Liability, Woodruff Sawyer
Recorded 6-20-2024