Technology

#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

#0095: (CT) Metrics that Matter and the Data Dilemma

In this session, the speakers explored how data-driven decision-making can empower KM, legal technology, and legal services teams to extract meaningful insights from overwhelming volumes of information.
Moderator:@Alejandro Vallellanes - Former Senior Manager, Research and Information Alerts, Baker McKenzie  
Speakers:@Kris Sales - Innovation Product Analyst, Linklaters LLP@Natasha Tucker - Director, Business Development Operations, Bennett Jones LLP@Cem Uçan - Legal Engineer, Legora 
Recorded on 06-13-2025.

#0088: (CT) Beyond the Tech

In this podcast session, the speaker will provide a deeper dive into all the prospective questions organizations must ask their technology providers prior to moving forward with a deal.
 
Although, the technology works, great, but does the company as a whole?
 
Moderator:
@Christina Wojcik - Head of Innovation & Partnerships, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
 
Speaker:
@Krishna Vyas - Director of Third Party Risk Management and Information Security, CITI
 
Recorded 5-15-2025

#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

#0082: (CCT) Optimizing M365 Decisions: Aligning IT, KM/Innovation, and End User Needs

As M365 continues to rapidly expand its feature set, law firms face increasingly complex decisions about tool adoption and implementation. These decisions have historically lived within the IT department, potentially missing valuable input from knowledge management teams, innovation specialists, and end users. In this podcast, the speakers explored how firms can evolve their M365 governance model.Moderator:@Megan McMillin - Practice Innovation Manager, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Speaker:@Faith Drewry - User Experience Architect, Bryan Cave Recorded on 03-31-2025.

#0077: (CCT) Would I Lie To You?

In this world of AI, we are going to have to be more discerning to discover the truth.  
Sometimes the 'smoking gun' isn't real.
In this podcast, the speaker will share what are some tips and tricks for finding deepfakes or altered data. 
In addition, they will discuss how far down the rabbit hole do we need to go and are there any tools out there that can help?
Moderator:Shawn McClurg, Director of Practice Solutions, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Speakers:Julian Ackert, Managing Director, iDiscovery Solutions, IncJerry Bui, Founder & CEO,  Right Forensics Tristan Jenkinson, Owner and Author, eDiscovery Channel

#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.

#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.

#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

#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