ILTA Voices

Information Governance: Implementation Challenges at Foley & Lardner LLP

Many firms have made strides in information governance within specific areas.  However, designing and implementing a formal program backed by executive management can be daunting.  There are many ideas about how to approach, define, organize and manage an IG program but how many law firms are coming close to actual implementation?
In this timely podcast, hear Foley & Lardner's Beth Chiaiese, National Director of Professional Responsibility & Compliance and Dana Moore, Information Governance  Compliance Manager, share the successes and challenges they are facing as they work to implement a formal IG program within their firm.
 
Beth Chiaiese has been the Director of Professional Responsibility & Compliance for Foley & Lardner LLP since 2001. During her 34-year career, Ms. Chiaiese has worked as both a practitioner and as a consultant helping firms develop work processes and technologies based on best practices in the areas of records management, conflicts of interest, new business processing and risk management. Ms. Chiaiese is a frequent speaker, addressing national conferences such as the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society (ALAS). She has also published articles and white papers for the National Law Journal, ILTA Peer-to-Peer, and various ARMA publications. Ms. Chiaiese is a co-author of Records Management in the Legal Environment, published by ARMA International in 2003, which extensively discusses the processes, technologies and ethical concerns faced by law firm records and conflicts managers and administrators. Ms. Chiaiese is a former director on the board of ARMA International.
 
Dana C. Moore is the Information Governance Compliance Manager for Foley & Lardner, LLP. She has worked in records & information management for more than 20 years and has expertise in records management systems solutions, legal compliance issues, and protocols and processes associated with electronic record keeping and the migration of electronically stored information. Moore is a frequent speaker at ARMA, ALA and ILTA conferences.

Writing Voice-Over Scripts for e-Learning

Join Kevin Siegel, President of Iconlogic and Jennie Ruby, Trainer with Iconlogic, as they discuss Writing Voice-Over Scripts for e-Learning and how critically important it is to write these scripts in advance.  What if you don't?  Listen to this entertaining conversation for Dos and Don'ts you will put to use immediately.

ILTA - Law Firm 101 and How It Applies to You - Interview with Meredith Williams

The legal profession is a unique environment filled with high expectations, complex concepts and distinctive cultures that can make the learning curve for someone new a bit more like a learning canyon. In order to succeed, it’s important to understand the nuances that are ingrained in the business of law. Enter the “Law Firm 101” initiative –– a program that aims to educate and prepare law students/new lawyers and incoming legal IT professionals about the business of law … the business they’re in. ILTA held a “virtual roundtable” with three member thought leaders to get their insight into how the main points of this initiative are applicable to our members. Our interview with  Meredith Williams, Director of Knowledge Management at Baker Donelson, can be heard in its entirety on the accompanying podcast.
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ILTA - Law Firm 101 and How It Applies to You - Interview with Joy Heath Rush

The legal profession is a unique environment filled with high expectations, complex concepts and distinctive cultures that can make the learning curve for someone new a bit more like a learning canyon. In order to succeed, it’s important to understand the nuances that are ingrained in the business of law. Enter the “Law Firm 101” initiative –– a program that aims to educate and prepare law students/new lawyers and incoming legal IT professionals about the business of law … the business they’re in. ILTA held a “virtual roundtable” with three member thought leaders to get their insight into how the main points of this initiative are applicable to our members. Our interview with Joy Heath Rush, Director of Enterprise Multimedia Services at Sidley Austin LLP, can be heard in its entirety on the accompanying podcast.
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ILTA - Law Firm 101 and How It Applies to You - Interview with Marcy McGovern

The legal profession is a unique environment filled with high expectations, complex concepts and distinctive cultures that can make the learning curve for someone new a bit more like a learning canyon. In order to succeed, it’s important to understand the nuances that are ingrained in the business of law. Enter the “Law Firm 101” initiative –– a program that aims to educate and prepare law students/new lawyers and incoming legal IT professionals about the business of law … the business they’re in. ILTA held a “virtual roundtable” with three member thought leaders to get their insight into how the main points of this initiative are applicable to our members. Our interview with Marcy McGovern, Knowledge Management Counsel at Littler Mendelson, can be heard in its entirety on the accompanying podcast.
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Emerging Tech Spotlight on the Corporate Law Department

Listen to this monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies group.
Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Law Department Peer Group. Tom Morrissey from Purdue Pharma and Mike Russell from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company talk about issues and initiatives in the corporate law department space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Emerging Tech Spotlight on Financial Management

Listen to the monthly series of podcasts from the Emerging Technologies group. Each month Lance Rea and Mark Manoukian have a conversation with the peer group of the month. This month's spotlight is on the Financial Management Group. David Smith, Steve Odum and Jarmila Pencikova talk about issues and initiatives in the Financial Management space. Format is conversational and touches on a number of different topics.

Litigation Support Career Corner: Interview with Danny Thankachan, Litigation Support Manager

Emerging Tech Spotlight on Emerging Technologies

Emerging Tech Spotlight on Knowledge Management

ILTA - Information Security: A Universal Concern - Interview with Annette Urquijo

No one can deny that security in the legal profession is of the utmost importance. It is a universal concern that affects attorneys, staff and clients, especially with the increase in malicious attacks to gain access to the valuable data stored within the enterprise. What risks are organizations facing, and how do you make sure you don’t fall prey to today’s threats? ILTA sat down for a “virtual roundtable” with five member thought-leaders to get their thoughts about information security. Our interview with Annette Urquijo, Risk Manager at DLA Piper, can be heard in its entirety on the accompanying podcast.
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