ILTA Voices

#0060: (CCT) When to Bring in Change Management, Training, and Innovation Teams

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 User Education, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
@Missy McDonough - Senior Applications Manager, Bricker Graydon
 
Speaker:
@Julia Montgomery - Director of Practice Enablement, King & Spalding LLP
 
Recorded 12-19-2024

Shereen Samuels of Gowling WLG

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.
GowlingsShereen SamuelsGinevra SaylorCanaan Himmelbaum

#0058: Influential Women in Tech: Alma Asay

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.

#0057: Influential Women in Tech: Terri Mottershead

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.

#0056: Influential Women in Tech: Caryn Sandler

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.

#0055: Influential Women in Tech: Aalia Manie

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.

#0054: Influential Women in Tech: Ginevra Saylor

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.

#0053: (CCT) Is that a Cumulus? Making the Case for Moving eDiscovery to the Cloud?

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 HastingsRecorded 11-8-2024

#0052: (CCT) Embracing Innovation and New Technologies in Your Law Practice

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

#0051: (CCT) Driving Law Department Change with Technology

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 decisions, how to strategically insert GenAI in technology roadmaps, expectations on what tools can do, and how new technologies are changing the law firm/law department relationship. Additionally, we will explore how legal industry regulators are starting to govern AI use. 
 
Moderator:@Reid Cram - Product Marketing Manager, NetDocuments
 
Speakers:@Brad Blickstein - Principal, Blickstein Group, Inc.@Thomas Daemen - Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation@Ed Sohn - Global Head of Insights and Innovation, Factor
Recorded 11-6-2024

#0050: (CCT) Exploring DORA: What the New EU Regulation Means for Legal

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:@Leigh Zidwick - Sr Director Info Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US)  
Speaker:@Jonathan Armstrong - Partner, Punter, Southall Law
Resources:FAQS - EU DORA Regulation & Operational Resilience Requirements - Punter Southall LawDORA Legislation 
Recorded on 11-04-2024.