ILTA Voices

#0076: (CCT) ESI Orders: New Things to Look Out For

ESI orders continue to grow and become more complex. There are certain strategies and areas to focus on depending on what side you're on. In this podcast interview, the goal is to discuss new areas that become points of contention such as discovery on discovery, hyperlinked documents, and more. Moderator: @Chris Acosta - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster Speakers:@Andy Kim - eDiscovery Counsel, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP@Cristin Traylor - Senior Director, AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy, Relativity 

#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

#0074: (WWL) Women Who Lead's Catalyst Event - What to expect?

Hear from three past attendees of Catalyst on what to expect when attending this year on March 13th in NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas or virtually. Find out their insider tips!
You can register to attend here.
You can find the agenda for the day here.
Speakers:Kelley Kage
Mary Nehring 
Christine Becker

#0073: (DEI) Finding Your Place - based on the blog The Mindset Blueprint Blog by Daryl Gardner

Wherever you are in your career, finding your place is still a key element for professional and personal success.
 
Based on the blog "The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere" (57) The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere, the speaker(s) will share key elements of career and personal advancement to ensure you are not only bringing your most authentic self but also positioning yourself for success and elevation.
 
To watch the video, you can find it here. 

#0072: (WWL) Women Who Lead's Catalyst Event Preview

Join Bev Seche, Andrea Webster, Julia Montgomery and Christine Becker as they look forward to Women Who Lead's Catalyst event coming up on March 13th. Hear about highlights from the agenda, the amazing keynote speaker Alison Fragale and what you can look forward to by attending.
You can register to attend Catalyst here.
It will be held in-person in NYC, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta along with a virtual option.
See you there!

#0071: (CCT) Data Privacy: How to Determine What You Have in Your Network

In this session, we dove into the critical topic of what obligations we have to track personal information (PII, PHI, PCI, PBI) that firms are storing. We explored effective strategies for tracking this sensitive data and discussed the best practices businesses can implement to ensure compliance. Learn how to report this information accurately to clients and risk insurance companies, while minimizing risks and maintaining data security. Whether you're in a small firm or large enterprise, this episode offers valuable insights on safeguarding personal data and meeting reporting requirements.Moderator:@Madeleine La Cour- Director, Business Intake and Records, Baker Botts L.L.PSpeaker:@Randy Curato- Vice President-Senior Loss Prevention Counsel, ALAS, LtRecorded on 02-19-2025.

#0070: What's New at EVOLVE 2025?

This episode, we're joined by our EVOLVE 2025 Co-Chairs Kenneth Jones and Joshua Smith to learn what's new at EVOLVE this year.

#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.

#0066: (DEI) 2024 MashUp

In this episode, take a look back at highlights from our DEI episodes in 2024.
You will hear from:
Priti Saraswat
Professor Jang
Giulia Paparella
Judge Neales
Michele Gossmeyer
Shannon O'Connor
Shereen Samuels
Alexa Kokinos Pothier
Karina Willes