Professional Development

#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)

#0075: (JIT) What Does This All Mean? Uncovering KPMG's Approval

KPMG has just become the first Big Four accounting company to own a law firm in the United States after Arizona approved its participation in the state’s alternative business structure program. In this podcast interview, the speaker will highlight key background information on this case, discuss if this will open-the-door to becoming the new norm, pros/cons of the ruling and discuss what are the overall key changes in the legal industry of this ruling.
Moderator:  Ted Theodoropoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Infodash   Speaker:Debbie Foster, CEO, Affinity Consulting
Recorded 3-7-2025

#0069: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: How to Best Prepare for the European Accessibility Act 2025

Is your firm or business ready for the European Accessibility Act (EAA)? In this podcast, the speakers broke down this game-changing regulation, exploring who needed to comply, key deadlines, and how to meet accessibility standards. From practical steps to enforcement measures, we covered everything you needed to know to stay ahead of the 2025 requirements.
Moderator:@James MacGregor - Founder and Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery 
Speakers:@Yves Heuser - Associate, SKW Schwarz @Johannes Schäufele - Partner, SKW Schwarz 
Recorded on 01-30-2025.

#0068: (CCT) Be Your Best Coach: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Negative Self Talk

Critical thinking is prized by lawyers and technologists alike. When applied inwardly, however, self-criticism can undermine our self-esteem.
 
Join us for this engaging podcast to kick off the new year. Our guest speakers, Jordana Confino and Dave Lu, will share insights, personal experiences and scientifically proven tips to help you tame your inner critic and unleash your potential. 
 
Moderator:
@Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul, WeissSpeakers: 
Jordana Confino - Founder and CEO, JC Coaching & Consulting 
Dave Lu - Founder and Managing Partner, Hyphen CapitalRecorded 1-29-2025

#0067: (CCT) Positives and Pitfalls of Using AI in Proposal Generation

Pitches and proposals have long been essential tools for securing new business for firms.      
 
Traditional methods of creating these documents can be time-consuming, and many marketing departments lack the dedicated bandwidth to handle them efficiently. However, the advent of AI offers a solution to these challenges by streamlining the process. The use of AI transforms how firms respond to RFPs and pitches, promising significant time savings. But is this efficiency worth the potential challenges it introduces?     
 
In this podcast interview, the speakers delved into the benefits and drawbacks of leveraging AI in pitch and proposal creation.   Moderator:@Tara Patterson - Marketing Technology Manager, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPSpeakers: @Jeff Lagana - Director of Enterprise Operations & Security, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC@Ray Meiring - CEO, Qorus DocsRecorded on 01-27-2025.

#0065: (CCT/Gen Ed) Exploring the Partnership Between Buchanan Ingersoll and NetDocuments

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss and uncover the partnership between Buchanan Ingersoll and NetDocuments (PatternBuilder Max) and the implementation process. 
Moderator:  Nancy Griffing, President 3545 Consulting - Global  Speakers:  Scott M. Angelo, Chief Information Officer, BIPCJared L. Gullbergh, Director - Shared IT Services and Information Governance, BIPCMichael Hill - Director of Product Marketing, NetDocuments

#0064: (CCT) The Next Meeting Space

Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Owl Cams, Smart Mics, what are the new emerging technologies to enable real time collaboration and what risks and caveats do they come with?    How do we make spaces that quickly (instantly?) flip from comfy team collaboration rooms to an extension of the court? 
Moderator:@Thomas Witherspoon - Senior Systems Support Engineer, Sidley Austin LLP 
Speakers:@Thomas Burns - Senior Account Manager AVI Systems-Transforming Business with Technology Solutions, AVI Systems @Jesse Dominguez - Sr. Design Engineer, Facility Solutions Group, FSG  @William Grady - Director of Information Technology, Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP  
Recorded on 01-15-2025.

#0062: (CCT/ Gen Ed) GenAI in Legal: Transforming Your Practice

Discover how legal departments are leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencies. This podcast will dive into the use cases and practical applications, compliance concerns, and risk management strategies for in-house legal departments deploying AI. Uncover what it takes to harness GenAI’s potential while navigating ethical and legal challenges.
 
Moderators: 
Matthew Kohel - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP 
Leah Leyendecker - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
 
Speakers:
Mayura Iyer Noordyke - Trademark Counsel for Global IP, Medtronic 
Travis Zimbelman - Strategic Advisor and Freelance Consultant

#0047: (CCT) Basic Survival: Future-Proofing Skills for Uncertain Times

From the pandemic to climate change, geopolitical unrest, macroeconomic instability, and technological disruption, we are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. How do we navigate these uncharted waters and move from surviving to thriving in these uncertain times?
 
My guest for this podcast is a seasoned finance and legal executive and growth advisor who will share invaluable perspectives on building the mindset and skills to lead through change and proactively shape the future.
 
Moderator:
@Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul Weiss
 
Speaker:
@Jordana Confino - Founder and CEO, JC Coaching & Consulting Recorded 10-22-2024

#0040: (CCT) Understaffed, Overworked and Under Attack

In this podcast, the speakers discussed how to right-size a security team and manage life/work balance/blending to maintain a healthy team. Questions moderator asked the speakers: -What are the biggest challenges security teams face today in terms of staffing and workload? -How can organizations determine the right size for their security teams to effectively handle the workload without overstretching their resources? -What strategies have you found effective in maintaining a healthy work-life balance for security professionals, especially in high-pressure environments? -How can technology be leveraged to alleviate some of the burdens on understaffed security teams? -What changes do you foresee in the next few years that could impact how security teams are structured and managed?
Moderator:@Darren Alleyne - Director of Information Security, Morrison & Foerster LLP  
Speakers:@Brian Clarke - Cybersecurity Manager, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C@Joshua Smith - Manager, Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Ogletree Deakins 
Recorded on 09-09-2024.

#0035: (CCT) Cultivating Connections and Crafting Your Professional Brand

In this podcast panel interview, the speakers will provide an understanding of the power of networking, share how to leverage online and offline networks, discus how to craft your own personal brand, discuss online presence/social media and more.
 
Moderator:
@Tiffany McLean - Training Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
 
Speakers:
@Stefanie Marrone - Client Development Director at Goodwin and Founder of Stefanie Marrone Consulting/The Social Media ButterflyRecorded 08-02-2024