ILTA Voices

In this episode, the host welcomes Nett Lynch, Chief Information Security Officer at Kraft Kennedy, for a conversation about human-centered cybersecurity. Nett traces her path from ten years in technical IT roles through founding an MSP, where an early misstep with a nursery and landscaping client taught her the lesson that has shaped her career since: technical recommendations only land when they are translated into business outcomes. That realization, paired with an MBA, pushed her toward blending emotional intelligence with business acumen, the combination she now credits as the real differentiator for any technology advisor.
 
She shares the story of a reluctant first compliance engagement with a law enforcement client that was failing its CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) attestation. By treating the review like a standard IT discovery and presenting the security gaps in plain business terms, including dormant accounts still held by former IT staff, she won the council's approval on the spot, over an incumbent vendor who proposed no changes at all. The experience convinced her that compliance, handled well, is not a checkbox exercise but a genuine opportunity to raise an organization's security posture.
 
On current priorities, Nett walks through why she considers passwordless authentication the single highest impact change an organization can make, how building a genuine culture of security (constant, top-down communication rather than an annual training) is what actually changes behavior, and why she is already preparing clients for “Q Day,” the point at which quantum computing will be able to break today's encryption, including passwords, in seconds. She also discusses why more law firms of every size are pursuing SOC 2 or ISO certifications to satisfy client security questionnaires and win larger clients, and why business owners should never assume their IT provider is covering every gap without independent validation.
 
Throughout, Nett returns to the same theme: the human element, understanding a client's motivations, fears, and business goals, is what turns a technical recommendation into a decision people actually act on.

Join Matheus Gutierrez and Sandokan Stage for part three of a three-part podcast all about AI readiness and the Advise loop.

James Barclay, CEO of Passle, joins us to explore why so many lateral partner hires fall short, and why the cause is usually integration rather than hiring. Drawing on new research into cross-selling and collaboration, he explains how ownership, incentives, and visibility help firms make their biggest bets pay off.

Join Matheus Gutierrez and Sandokan Stage for part two of a three-part podcast all about AI readiness and the Advise loop.

Join Matheus Gutierrez and Sandokan Stage for part one of a three-part podcast all about AI readiness and the "Advise" loop.

In this podcast conversation, experienced legal technology leaders discussed professionals who are newer to the field to explore what helps entry-level employees build confidence, develop practical skills, and see a long-term future in legal technology. The panel covered the onboarding approaches that accelerate growth as well as the common practices that can unintentionally overwhelm, discourage, or disengage new employees. Listeners heard perspectives from both sides of the onboarding experience, including how to establish clear expectations, provide meaningful mentorship, introduce complex legal and technical concepts, create opportunities for early success, and connect day-to-day responsibilities to a broader career path. Whether you are hiring recent graduates, professionals transitioning from another industry, or employees with limited legal technology experience, this session provided practical ideas for moving beyond basic orientation and truly lighting the fire that can launch a successful career.
 
Moderator: @Adam Wehler - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson
 
Speakers: @Elaine Dick - Lead Practice Innovation Attorney, BakerHostetler@Mailise Johnson - Marketing Technology Manager, Arnold & Porter@Beth Anne Stuebe - Director of Sales Operations, Kraft & Kenney 

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up to date for the week ahead.
 
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AI News
Inside Anthropic and OpenAI’s Move to Slow AI: Is It Really a Turning Point?
The AI Pacing Debate Goes Mainstream
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues
AI News September 2026
Legal Tech News
Legal IT Insider
LegalTechTalk
LawSites
Artificial Lawyer
Law.com Legaltech News
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Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.
 
Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:
 
AI News
Inside Anthropic and OpenAI’s Move to Slow AI [thewrap.com]
The AI Pacing Debate Goes Mainstream [forbes.com]
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues [cnbc.com]
AI News September 2026 [aitoolsrecap.com]
Lawsuit Says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google Made Illegal Agreement on AI Slowdown [usnews.com], [thehill.com]
Legal Tech News
Breaking news: OpenAI unveils Astra for Law [legaltechnology.com]
OpenAI Launches Astra For Law [artificiallawyer.com]
OpenAI Releases Astra for Law [lawnext.com]
OpenAI launches Astra for Law for legal AI workflows [legaltech-talk.com]
Artificial Lawyer coverage of Astra for Law and legal AI adoption [artificiallawyer.com], [Artificial...and Views]
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In Part Two of this three-part conversation, we moved from understanding the importance of mentorship to exploring where and how to find the right mentor. Where should you start, and what should you look for in a mentoring relationship that aligns with your goals and career? We discussed ways to find mentors through professional organizations, networking, and other connections, as well as what makes a mentor the right fit for you. We also explored the value of internal mentors and how mentoring within your own organization can offer different perspectives, opportunities, and insights than an external mentor. Join us for Part Two as we look more closely at building meaningful mentoring relationships that can support your professional growth and career journey—and stay tuned for Part Three of the conversation.
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Moderator:@Samuel Smith - Information Governance Senior Analyst, Latham & Watkins LLP
Speakers:@Lydia Flocchini - Founder & CEO, Scarab Strategies@Ann Gorr - Legal Technology Consultant & Information Governance StrategistRecorded on 09-15-2026.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.
 
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AI News
AI News September 2026 (AIToolsRecap) [aitoolsrecap.com]
AI News Today September 11 2026: 16 Biggest Stories [buildfastwithai.com]
Daily AI News for September 11, 2026 [thirdruntime.com], [dailyai.report]
Top Tech News Today, September 11, 2026 [techstartups.com]
Legal Tech News
Latest News - Legal IT Insider [legaltechnology.com]
Legal Technology News for Law Firms | Legal IT Insider [legaltechnology.com], [legaltechnology.com]
Artificial Lawyer – Legal Tech & AI News and Views [artificiallawyer.com]
Generative AI in Legal: News & Analysis [legaltechnology.com]
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ILTACON Press Wall - ILTA [iltanet.org]
 
 

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.
 
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AI News
AI Weekly Daily AI Briefing [aiweekly.co]
AI Tools Recap Daily AI News [aitoolsrecap.com]
AI Briefing Daily News [aibriefing.dev]
Third Runtime AI Headlines [thirdruntime.com]
Legal Tech News
Legal IT Insider [legaltechnology.com], [legaltechnology.com], [legaltechnology.com]
Artificial Lawyer [artificiallawyer.com]
LawFuel Legal AI Coverage [lawfuel.com]
ILTA Press Wall
ILTA Press Wall [iltanet.org], [iltanet.org]
ILTACON Announcements [iltacon.org], [iltacon.org]