Welcome to Evolving KM, a podcast where we discuss how Knowledge Management is progressing and the impact that’s having on KM professionals. In each episode, we interview people who have either worked in or on the periphery of Knowledge Management We get their perspective on how this profession is evolving to meet the shifting demands of legal service delivery.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, our guest is Joe Davis, a member of ILTA’s Program Planning Council and 20-year veteran of the legal technology industry. Joe recently published a blog post, “AI Roundup 2018 - A Guide to ILTA’s Artificial Intelligence Content,” which prompts our discussion about AI. We talk about trends and impact of AI in the legal industry, strategy, data science and model training and FOMO. And yes, ham sandwiches.

Joe is very thoughtful about AI and has a nice speaking voice, so you won’t want to miss this episode.

Hosts:
Gwyn McAlpine oversees the knowledge management program at Perkins Coie LLP, an international law firm with 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices. Gwyn's focus is on creating value for clients by enabling attorneys to practice law more efficiently and collaboratively. In addition to more traditional KM initiatives, KM at Perkins Coie includes library and research services, internal and external collaboration, and AI and expert systems. Gwyn practiced corporate law for 10 years before fully transitioning to knowledge management.

Amy Monaghan is the Practice Innovations Manager within the knowledge management group at Perkins Coie LLP. She works side-by-side with practice groups to further KM initiatives, particularly those involving artificial intelligence systems and other advanced technologies, such as document assembly, logic systems, workflow tools and contract analysis tools. Previously, Amy was in a similar role at Chapman and Cutler LLP.

As Microsoft continues to evolve their server platforms, there is an increased push toward integration with Office 365 and Azure. In this follow up to ILTACON 2018's "What's New in Microsoft Server Platforms," we move the discussion deeper into Microsoft's hybrid cloud with a focus on:

• SharePoint integration
• Security and compliance features
• Authentication and federation
• Hybrid search

Speakers:
Nilesh Mehta, the founder and CEO of NGenious Solutions Inc., has nearly 20 years of experience working with enterprise organizations. An enterprise architect across various Microsoft technologies, he drives the company as a key motivator and mentor leading talented professionals. Well known in the industry for his experience in developing enterprise solutions using Microsoft technologies, Nilesh has been awarded the Microsoft P-TSP status for the past five years, is a V-TSP and is also the founder and Chairman of the New York SharePoint User Group. His focus on Microsoft technologies inspired him to co-author the book "SharePoint 2007: The Definitive Guide."

Lance N. Rea is the Chief Information Officer of Epstein Becker Green, based in the firm's New York office. He has approximately 20 years of experience working in the information technology field. Prior to joining Epstein Becker Green, Lance spent 10 years as the CIO of a full-service New York-based law firm.

Patrick Sklodowski, a Principal with Square10 Solutions, is a proven technology professional with over two decades of expertise. He works with clients to provide strategic and business direction while ensuring successful delivery of projects to a unique blend of large enterprises, mid- and small-sized firms. Patrick's areas of specialty include system architecture, delivery of cloud solutions, messaging, technical project management, disaster recovery, virtual desktop and complex migrations. He is regularly invited to present on such topics as technology trends, messaging and retention, storage, cloud computing, mobile and disaster recovery.

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Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Server Operation & Security Peer Group. Steven Shock, Chief Technology Officer at Irell & Manella LLP and Jamie Herman, Manager of Information Security at Ropes & Gray talk about issues and initiatives in the server operations and security space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Listen to this monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies Peer Group.

Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Litigation & Practice Support Peer Group. Paige Hunt Wojcik, Director of E-Discovery Services at Perkins Coie and Stephen Dooley, Sr. Manager of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Support at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. talk about issues and initiatives in the Litigation & Practice Support space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Listen to this monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies Peer Group.

Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Communication Technologies Peer Group. Trevor Werner, Manager Telecommunications at Fish & Richardson P.C. and Luke Schnoebelen, Technical Training Facilitator at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.  talk about issues and initiatives in the Communication Technologies space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Listen to this monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies Peer Group.

Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Desktop & Application Services Peer Group. David Bustle, David Neesen and Tim Hooks talk about issues and initiatives in the Desktop & Application Services space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Listen to the monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies group.

Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Financial Management Group. David Smith, Steve Odum and Jarmila Pencikova talk about issues and initiatives in the Financial Management space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.