ILTA Voices

#0123: (CT) Part 3: AI in Legal Ops and Client Strategy: Redefining the Relationship

In this two-part follow-up podcast series, we took a candid look at how AI is reshaping legal pricing and legal services delivery in 2025.
We looked into real-world use cases, evolving legal operations, and how both law firms and in-house teams are adapting skillsets, structures, and expectations around AI.Moderator:@Damian Priamurskiy - Legal Project Manager, Investment Management at Lowenstein Sandler LLP Speakers:@Sergey Mezhiritskiy - Associate Director of Pricing, McDermott Will & Schulte LLP@Jonathan Selvadoray​ - Founder, CEO, Zaven LegalRecorded on 08-04-2025.

#0122: (CT) Part 2 – From Billable Hour to Business Model: AI’s Impact on Pricing

In this two-part follow-up podcast series, we took a candid look at how AI is reshaping legal pricing and legal services delivery in 2025.
 
We explored how firms are navigating today’s pricing challenges—from AFAs to rising tech costs—and what AI means for the future of the billable hour.Moderator:@Damian Priamurskiy - Legal Project Manager, Investment Management at Lowenstein Sandler LLP Speakers:@Sergey Mezhiritskiy - Associate Director of Pricing, McDermott Will & Schulte LLP@Jonathan Selvadoray​ - Founder, CEO, Zaven LegalRecorded on 08-04-2025.

#0121: The Silent Revenue Killer: How Non-Compliant Billing is Costing Firms Millions

Join Michael Foster and Trevor Bell as they discuss how Hercules.ai helps you do more with AI.
Want to book a demo for ILTACON? Visit https://www.hercules.ai/ilta-demo to learn more!

#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 
 
 

#0117: (CT) Leading Through Disruption: Keeping Teams Strong When Everything Changes

Another tech rollout. Another merger. Another industry upheaval. Change is constant, but your team and your firm’s performance doesn't have to suffer. Stop managing disruption and start leveraging it.  This analysis will examine key patterns that distinguish resilient teams from those that falter strategic approaches for converting uncertainty into competitive advantage.In addition, this podcast will share research-backed methods for building highly adaptable performing teams and practical frameworks for maintaining momentum through major transitions.
Creator: Dr. Melissa L. Brown, Learning & Development Manager, Holland & Hart

#0116: (CT) The Art of Doing Retention – Where Do I Start?

Most law firms have a retention policy on paper—but how are those policies playing out in practice? In this session, the speakers dive into the real-world application of client record retention: from managing physical and electronic files, to the complexities of client communication.
Are firms only focused on boxes in storage, or are they embracing a full-spectrum approach? How are they also navigating the sensitive task of reaching out to clients when records are set to be destroyed? Tune in for a practical conversation on turning retention policies into meaningful action and more.Moderator:@Madeleine La Cour - Director, Risk and Compliance Operations, Baker Botts L.L.P.  Speakers:@Christiana Naeser - Sr Manager Information Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US)@Doug Smith - Assistant Director of Records, CrowellRecorded on 07-23-25.

#0115: phaselaw - ILTACON Startup Hub

Join Michael Foster and Josh Schwartz as they discuss phaselaw. Want to learn more about phaselaw? Visit https://www.phase.law/ and make sure to stop by the ILTACON Startup Booths to meet the team!

#0114: Karini AI - ILTACON Startup Hub

Join Michael Foster and Nitin Wagh as they discuss Karini AI. Want to learn more about Karini AI? Visit https://www.karini.ai/ and make sure to stop by the ILTACON Startup Booths to meet the team!

#0113: ModeOne - ILTACON Startup

Join Michael Foster and Matthew Rasmussen as they discuss ModeOne. Want to learn more about ModeOne? Visit https://modeone.io/ and make sure to stop by the ILTACON Startup Booths to meet the team!