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Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns. Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.Here is our interview with Jon Washburn, National Manager of Technical Operations at Stoel Rives LLP.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns. Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.Here is our interview with Butch Spencer, Network Engineer at Jackson Kelly PLLC.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns. Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.Here is our interview with David Ries, Member at Clark Hill P.L.C.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns. Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.Here is our interview with Peter Mills, Director Information Technology at Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP:
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.
Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.
Here is our interview with David Bustle, Director of Technology at Buchalter Nemer.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2016
Wednesday Jan 13, 2016
Description: Electronic filing with courts and agencies is no longer
experimental -- it is the standard in nearly every jurisdiction. But
how do you efficiently capture all this new material in your enterprise
content management systems? If you don't do it right, your electronic
matter record could be incomplete, or you may perpetuate inefficient
processes designed for a bygone era. Learn how two firms tackled these
challenges by improving their document management system (DMS)
integration with electronic court systems, developing standardized
workflows to track and store ECF content, and promoting user adoption of
the new processes.Speakers:Sean Monahan, the Conflicts Counsel at Foster Pepper
PLLC, advises the firm on legal ethics and related compliance matters.
An attorney licensed in Washington, he also manages the conflicts and
records departments, including intake, client engagements, ethical
screens and file-closing. Paul C. Wittekind is the Director of
Information Technology Services at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Since 1993, he has overseen the firm's technology systems, identifying
and coordinating the strategic direction of technology and advising and
assisting Porzio's clients on technology-related matters. Paul also
provides e-discovery consulting services to clients to develop
protocols, coordinate data collection, implement the tools required to
properly analyze electronically-stored information and manage the firm
and client personnel involved with e-discovery data reviews.
Friday Jan 08, 2016
Friday Jan 08, 2016
Description: Join us for this series of podcasts as we interview the
"short-list" nominees for and the winner of ILTA's Technology Support
Professional of the Year award, presented at ILTACON 2015. In this
session, we are pleased to have with us nominee Chris Southern from
WilmerHale.
ILTA's Distinguished Peer Awards program recognizes ILTA peers who have
delivered great business value and transformational impact through their
innovations and implementations or have been champions in specific
areas of focus for their organizations. Individual awards focus on
individual ILTA law firm and law department members who demonstrate
exceptional accomplishments and leadership within their organizations.
The Technology Support Professional of the Year award recognizes an
individual who has demonstrated superior service in providing attorney
and staff support in roles that require specific technical proficiencies
focused on training and support, technical or engineering disciplines,
or any role that creates high touch-points for the actual implementation
and support of the technology within their organization.Speakers:Pamela Hart manages Hunton & Williams's technology
training and staff professional development programs across global
locations. With over 15 years of experience educating lawyers and legal
staff on the effective use of technology, she has initiated several
successful programs such as IT coaching, skills assessment and online
learning, resulting in dramatically improved legal team collaboration
and client service. Pamela was the recipient of ILTA's Technology
Support Professional of the Year award in 2014. Chris Southern is the Manager, Portal Services at WilmerHale.
Thursday Dec 31, 2015
Thursday Dec 31, 2015
Description: Join us for part three of this continued discussion on
metrics and their uses in both law firms and legal departments to
illustrate value. Not simply a matter of profitability versus
efficiency, there are a variety of perspectives to consider in
determining the best methods and benchmarks for every department and
firm to utilize in creating, sustaining and even growing a successful
relationship.
From the original ILTACON 2015 session description: Law departments are
starting to run like businesses, with that comes an increased emphasis
on measuring performance against business goals. Collaboration in the
development of shared metrics is essential to drive effective
relationships and best-in-class legal operations. How can law firms and
legal departments work together to promote mutually beneficial
technology and metrics? What data points do law departments and firms
care about now; what will they care about in 2020?Speakers:Cindy MacBean is a highly experienced litigation
support professional who has recommended technology solutions to support
discovery workflow, providing innovative and cost effective solutions
for law firms, their clients and corporate legal staff. Her proficiency
in data analytics and deep understanding of the legal process have
resulted in a multitude of successful projects incorporating proven
procedures with a variety of technology tools in delivering defensible
discovery. Cindy utilizes her business education and diverse experience
to solve problems, mitigate risk, provide tactical direction, oversee
operations, plan strategic initiatives, implement solutions and support
legal teams with utmost commitment to customer service. She holds CEDS,
IGP and CIPP/US certifications. Jeff Schwarz is Polsinelli's
Chief Operating Officer, managing the firm's business service units and
implementing its strategic initiatives. Focused on enhancing client
value in this rapidly changing legal market, he designs and delivers
solutions for the business needs of the firm and its clients. As a
member of the senior executive team, Jeff is responsible for aligning
the firm's operational processes, strategies and objectives.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015
Description: Join us for part two of this continued discussion on
metrics and their uses in both law firms and legal departments to
illustrate value. Not simply a matter of profitability versus
efficiency, there are a variety of perspectives to consider in
determining the best methods and benchmarks for every department and
firm to utilize in creating, sustaining and even growing a successful
relationship.
From the original ILTACON 2015 session description: Law departments are
starting to run like businesses, with that comes an increased emphasis
on measuring performance against business goals. Collaboration in the
development of shared metrics is essential to drive effective
relationships and best-in-class legal operations. How can law firms and
legal departments work together to promote mutually beneficial
technology and metrics? What data points do law departments and firms
care about now; what will they care about in 2020?Speakers:John "Jack" Thompson is the Supervising Technology
Project Manager for UPS Corporate Legal Department Operations. He is a
specialist in implementing legal software applications and developing
process improvement programs for operational efficiencies with corporate
legal departments, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies for effective
change management. Besides technology implementations and information
management projects, Jack has developed legal cost and efficiency
analytic models for corporate counsel to harmonize workflow metrics with
law firm business partners, generating improved relationship management
and cost savings efficiencies. Previously, he was a legal operations
manager with Purdue Pharma, LP for over 10 years, specializing in
matter/spend management operations, IP asset management, contract system
and process management, and e-discovery project management. Jack is the
ILTA Program Council member for corporate and government legal
department relationships, and has contributed to several knowledge
sharing initiatives, including panels and publications sponsored by ILTA
and ACC. David Cunningham is the CIO of Winston & Strawn,
with accountability for creating a competitive edge for the firm using
technology, information and business processes. His areas of
responsibility include information technology, information risk
management, research, legal analytics, practice and client services,
project management, information working practices, e-discovery, records
and docket for 1,800 users across 19 offices. David was previously an
owner and head of the strategic planning practice of Hildebrandt Baker
Robbins, where he audited and assisted over 200 law firms around the
world in 20 years.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Description: Join us for this series of podcasts as we interview the
"short-list" nominees for and the winner of ILTA's Technology Support
Professional of the Year award, presented at ILTACON 2015. In this
second session, we are pleased to have with us award winner Jennifer
Cuenot from Shearman & Sterling.
ILTA's Distinguished Peer Awards program recognizes ILTA peers who have
delivered great business value and transformational impact through their
innovations and implementations or have been champions in specific
areas of focus for their organizations. Individual awards focus on
individual ILTA law firm and law department members who demonstrate
exceptional accomplishments and leadership within their organizations.
The Technology Support Professional of the Year award recognizes an
individual who has demonstrated superior service in providing attorney
and staff support in roles that require specific technical proficiencies
focused on training and support, technical or engineering disciplines,
or any role that creates high touch-points for the actual implementation
and support of the technology within their organization.Speakers:Pamela Hart manages Hunton & Williams's technology
training and staff professional development programs across global
locations. With over 15 years of experience educating lawyers and legal
staff on the effective use of technology, she has initiated several
successful programs such as IT coaching, skills assessment and online
learning, resulting in dramatically improved legal team collaboration
and client service. Pamela was the recipient of ILTA's Technology
Support Professional of the Year award in 2014. Jennifer Cuenot
oversees the delivery of cost-effective training for Shearman &
Sterling's partners, associates, practice group and administrative
leadership, and management across 18 global locations. She conducted
focus groups in three countries to understand technology needs and
experiences, and subsequently established programs and practices to
provide improved tools and access to technologies to drive performance
and operational improvements. A highly collaborative leader, Jennifer
works with the firm's administrative leadership, partners, attorneys and
legal professionals to understand needs, and provides consultative
advice to all departments to improve their training efforts. Jennifer's
business conduct and commitment to excellence are apparent in all her
interactions with diverse groups of professionals. She is skilled in
gaining stakeholder buy-in for the adoption of new ideas, supporting her
recommendations with feedback from constituents and data.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2015
Wednesday Dec 09, 2015
Description: Is the ISO designation right for you and your firm?
Find out in this installment of our podcast series on industry-related
certifications, as Daniel Nottke speaks with ILTA member Tony Cordeiro
about the benefits of a firm holding the ISO certification.Speakers:Daniel Nottke is the Chief Information Officer for
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a 100-year-old law firm whose lawyers spawn
innovations to address clients' challenges. Since joining the firm in
2008, Dan has led the transformation of the information technology
department from a decentralized team to a fully centralized Information
Technology Infrastructure Library-based high performing organization. He
is currently leading the creation of a technology strategy to set a
clear road map for all technology initiatives and spends for the next
three years. Tony S. Cordeiro is the Chief Information Officer
for White & Case, where he heads the global technology services
group and oversees all global technology supporting 39 offices in 26
countries. He is a Certified Information Technology Professional with
extensive experience in directing the strategic technology planning and
operations, records, conflicts, practice support and knowledge
management functions in large accounting and legal multinational firms.
Tony spent a large part of his career as a business practitioner serving
external clients, developing important skills in legal technology
management, financial audit, business advisory, business systems
development and system selection experience in a number of sectors.