ILTA Voices

#0043: Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con - Part 1

In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does legal operations mean to you?" In this episode, hear the insights from Reese Arrowsmith (Campbell Soup Company), Tom Stevenson (Legal.io), and Ashlyn Donohue (Linksquares).
Join us for an exploration of legal operations, how it interacts with legal technology, and more on ILTA Voices.

#0042: (DEIC) Shannon O'Connor - All Female tech team and her advice for others looking to grow in legal tech.

Shannon O’Connor (Legal Systems Manager - Squire, Patton, Boggs, Cleveland, OH)  and Amy Monett (Applications Trainer – McGlinchey) discuss their professional history in the legal field and how they each arrived there, the role ILTA has played in it, and the uniqueness of Shannon’s all female team.

#0041: (CCT) Data Dilemmas: From Hygiene to Ownership to the Rise of AI

Ever wondered where your data lives, who’s in charge of it, and how it should be managed? Join us as we dive into the wild world of Information Governance with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of expertise!  In this episode, we unraveled the mysteries of data hygiene—because clean data is happy data! We chatted about privacy functions and how they dance with legal and security realms. Plus, we tackled the big question: Who really owns your data? Is it Operations, IT, or someone else entirely? 
But wait, there's more! We explored the exciting frontier of AI tools and how they could impact governance. And let’s not forget the business case for tidying up that unstructured data clutter—because who doesn’t love a good data makeover? Finally, we’ll help you strike the perfect balance between keeping data accessible and maintaining order. Tune in for a lively discussion that’ll leave you smarter and more entertained than ever before. Don’t miss out—your data deserves this!
Moderator:@Jack Recinto - Manager of Application Development, Vedder Price  
Speaker:@Rebecca Sattin - Senior Director, Partner Success, NetDocuments 
Recorded on 09-18-2024.

#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.

#0039: (CCT) Copilot and Teams: Central Point of Integration

Our speakers discussed using Teams and M365 Copilot to integrate silos of firm information, streamlining legal processes. Chad Ergun with Lewis Roca discussed Teams as a central point for legal process management. Carol-Lynn Grow with LawToolBox talked about how their solution illustrates a third-party tool being deeply integrated in the Microsoft ecosystem, using Copilot to create a better user experience and showing through docketing information in matter-centric Teams channels. Moderator:@Bill Bice, CEO, nQ Zebraworks Speakers:@Chad Ergun, Chief Information Officer, Lewis Roca @Carol-Lynn Grow, Chief Operating Officer, LawToolBox  Recorded on 09-05-2024.

#0038: (DEIC) Michelle Gossmeyer - Mentoring woman in legal tech

In this episode, learn how one woman built a long and successful career in legal technology and how she has encouraged and mentored other women interested in careers in legal tech.

#0037: (CCT) Consulting Skills for eDiscovery Professionals – How to be “Commercial"

In this podcast discussion, the speakers will explore the importance of being "commercial" in eDiscovery. Key topics include the importance of effective approaches to pricing and budgeting, and strategies for communicating the value of eDiscovery services to clients or stakeholders. The conversation will then cover the need to educate junior eDiscovery professionals sooner on the importance of being commercial, and some proposed tips and tricks to do so.
Moderator:
@James MacGregor - Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery
 
Panelists:
@Rachel McAdams - Senior Consultant, Sky Discovery
@Tom Quinn - Head of eDiscovery, Simmons & Simmons
 
Recorded 8-27-2024

#0036: Exploring Maptician: An Innovation in Hybrid Work

Join Michael Foster and Alaa Pasha as they delve into all that Maptician has to offer hybrid law firms.

#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

#0034: (CCT) Mastering Management: Enhancing Interpersonal Skills with Assessments

Are you a new manager looking to improve your interpersonal skills? Join us for an insightful podcast where Glenn Hoxie, Practice Solutions Manager at Paul Hastings LLP, guides you through the benefits of behavioral and work style assessments.
In this engaging session, Glenn, along with experts Danette and Sandra, will discuss:
· What behavioral and work style assessments are.
· How these tests can help you understand your own style and improve team dynamics.
· Practical tips for implementing these tests in your organization.
By the end of the podcast, you'll understand how to leverage different types of assessments to boost your managerial success and build stronger relationships with your team and upper management.
 
Moderator:@Glenn Hoxie - Practice Solutions Manager, Paul Hastings LLP 
 
Speakers:
@Danette Shaifer - Relationship Intelligence Coach, Learning Strategist, Florishion Consulting
@Sandra Bang - Founder & Principal, Sable Group
Recorded 07-30-2024

#0033: (CCT) How to Successfully Get Buy-In for Change

In this podcast interview, the speaker will showcase how to best build business cases for legal and compliance projects and how to best get the funding you need. 
 
Moderator:
@Charisma Starr - VP, Legal Operations, JPMorgan Chase
 
Speaker:
Jeffery Salling - Chief of Staff, ModernaRecorded 07-26-2024