Leadership

#0152: (CT) Get Out of Your Head: Deepening Somatic Awareness in a Mind-Centered Industry

Practicing somatic awareness can help you manage your day, work, and  life differently. In this podcast, the speakers dove into what somatic awareness is, provided practices to deepen your overall somatic awareness, and practiced several brief exercises. 
 
Moderator:Helen Stocklin-Enright, Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie
Speaker:Ruth Hauswirth, Special Counsel and Head of Litigation and eDiscovery Services, Cooley 

#0125: (CT) Power Down

In today's world of instant gratification, ever-evolving technology, and 24/7 internet accessibility, how do we allow ourselves to "power down" and practice self-care including a mental reset while still advancing and growing in our career.
 
Moderator:@Shannon Stevens - Legal Tech Enthusiast & Experienced Litigation Paralegal
 
Speakers:
@Helen Stocklin-Enright - Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie@Melanie Prevost - Senior Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
@Adam Wehler - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith AndersonRecorded 8-27-2025

#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.

#0099: (CT) DEI Cannot Die

With changes to the DEI landscape rapidly evolving, many companies and organizations are choosing to reverse or eliminate corporate DEI initiatives and programing. 
In this podcast panel discussion, the speakers discuss the DEI community’s current response and action plan to this trend. Panelists will also speak on their own behalf based on their experiences within the DEI space. 
 
Moderators:Ravan L. Roddy,  eDiscovery Manager, ZoetisM. Kara Hill, Project Manager, Eversheds Sutherland
Speakers:Darwin Conner, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (US), Eversheds SutherlandKori Carew, Esq., Chief Catalyst Officer and Founder of Bridge 68 LLC

#0096: (CT) Law Firms and AI: Locking Down Security & Data Controls

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

#0094: (CT) Right-Sizing Legal Onboarding: When Less Is More

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

#0092: (CT) Remote and Hybrid Leadership

The shift to remote and hybrid working has transformed how leaders should effectively manage their teams. 
Understanding skills required to manage engagement, motivation, relationship building, effective communication, cultivating collaborative, cohesive teams, from a distance, are now essential. 
In this podcast interview, we will discuss key tips and tricks to build and grow remote and hybrid leadership with empathy. 
 Moderator:Melanie Prevost, Senior Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
Speaker:Michael B. Stevens, Managing Partner, Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad

#0091: (CT) Bring Your Whole Self… Be Your Whole Self

In today's workplace, a lot of the burnout and misgivings is because there is an old belief that personal life should end at the workplace door. 
In this podcast panel, the panelists share tips and tricks on how to allow leaders to foster a team who can bring their whole self and be their whole self. 
Moderator:Adam Wehler, Director of eDiscovery Strategy and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson
Speakers:Lejuane Johnson, IT Specialist, Alston & Bird LLPTiffany McLean, Training Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd LLPMelanie Prevost, Senior Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.

#0083: (CCT) The Human Side of Change Management

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

#0080: (CCT) Unpacking the “Human Element” in the GenAI Equation

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss about how GenAI training often centers on the technology itself. 
Technology aside, what are the professional skills and qualities we need to amplify, train, and focus on in within legal technology teams in the coming years to meet advances in generative AI?   
 
Moderator: Helen Stocklin-Enright, Senior Manager, Development & Operations, Perkins Coie
Speakers:  Melissa Berry, Director of Attorney Development, Perkins Coie LLPTiffany Mclean, Training Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd LLPLeigh Zidwick, Sr. Director of Information Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US)