ILTA Voices

#0032: (DEIC) Rabiya Hirji and Alexa Kokinos Pothier (Intapp)

Rabiya and Alexa from Intapp discuss their professional journeys and the role of mentors and advocates in career advancement. They also highlight the significance of authenticity, balance and feedback in professional communication. As well as strategies for ones to advocate for themselves and initiate diversity initiatives within their organizations.

#0031: (CCT) How Do you Get a Seat at the Table?

It is widely recognized in the industry that involving legal operations resources early in large to mid-size client engagements offers numerous benefits. Clients increasingly request the presence of project managers, tech professionals, marketing resources, and knowledge managers. Despite these advantages, why are so few of these professionals invited to crucial client meetings? In this podcast interview, you will hear from individuals who have successfully secured a seat at the table. We explored their journeys, discussed what it is like to be in that position, and learned how they have maintained their roles.
Moderator:@Natasha Tucker - Director, Business Development Operations, Bennett Jones LLP
Speakers:@Nicole McCray - Director of Enterprise Project Management, Greenberg Traurig LLP@Rebecca Wissler - Director of Business Development, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Recorded on 07-22-2024.

#0030: Joyous Leadership Series: Succession Planning

Sr. VP of Service Delivery, Dawn Hudgins, sits down with ILTA CEO, Joy Heath Rush, to continue their discussion on leadership. This time, they focus on the strategies behind succession planning.

#0029: (CCT) Takeaways from Groundbreakers Summit

A reflection on the first-of-its-kind summit with thought leaders gathered from 45 law firms focused on the new frontier in firm intelligence, emphasizing the transformative role of data in shaping the future of legal practice. 
This podcast will include speakers and attendees to discuss learnings on how data enhancement helps law firms move from mere information gathering to gaining valuable insights, thus revolutionizing legal knowledge management.
Moderator:@Carrie Remhof - Senior Firm Intelligence Manager 
Speakers:@Cindy Bare - Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Frost Brown Todd LLP @Kate Meltzer - Director of KM Technology, Ropes & Gray LLP@Max Polinski - Product Manager for Foundation at Litera 
Recorded 6-28-2024

#0028: (DEIC) Podcast with Canaan Himmelbaum and Judge Neals

When Justice & DEI meet AI - The Impact of AI on the Legal Community as told by Justice Neals.

#0027: Oddr: A New Approach to Legal Billing

Michael Foster sits down with Milan Bobde, one of Oddr's three co-founders, to discuss the way Oddr is shaking up the legal billing lifecycle.
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#0026: ILTACON Co-Chair Interview: What's New?

Michael Foster sits down with this year's ILTACON Co-Chairs, Rodney Mullins and Donna Frugoli, to find out what we can expect at ILTACON 2024.

#0025: (CCT) Are You Ready for Your Cyber Insurance Renewal? 2024 Updates

The cyber insurance market is ever-changing and firms continue to have a difficult time understanding what their underwriters want and how to communicate their current cyber programs and needs internally to financial stakeholders (among others). Join David and David as we talk about the top 5 issues cyber insurers are worried about with Law Firms this year from privileged account management to privacy and DLP, to the ever-present and evolving ransomware threats. Further, they will discuss what resources are available when working on your cyber insurance renewal. Often times, the economic buyer of cyber insurance isn’t in lock step on what the CISO and Security Team is doing and that can result in strengths and wins not being articulated to your insurer which can result in inferior coverage. 
Moderator: @David Forrestall - CEO, SecurIT360
 
Speaker: 
@David Anderson - Vice President, Cyber Liability, Woodruff Sawyer
 
Recorded 6-20-2024

#0024: (CCT) Consulting Skills for eDiscovery Professionals - The Power of Resilience

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss how consulting skills can be used in eDiscovery. Examples include understanding the matter (an investigation that is run very differently to litigation, or a regulatory response), listening, being proactive and questioning the legal team goals.
Moderator:James MacGregor - Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery Speakers:Rachel McAdams - Senior Consultant, Sky DiscoveryNicola Woodfall - Senior eDisclosure/eData Manager, Travers Smith
Recorded on 06-20-2024

#0023: (CCT) Lead from Where You Are: 5 Steps to Show Leadership Without a Title

Many of us have titles which do not include leadership roles (e.g., Chief, Director, Manager) but often need to find ways to motivate and inspires others. 
 
This discussion will hone in on five tangible steps/ways for showing leadership even when you don't have formal authority.
 
Moderator:@Glenn Hoxie - Practice Solutions Manager, Paul Hastings LLP
 
Speakers:@Bruce James - Senior Manager, Program Management Office, Paul Hastings@Tanya Pereira - Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP@Nicola Woodfall - Senior eDisclosure/eData Manager,Legal Technology
Recorded on 6-5-2024

#0022: (DEIC) DEIC Podcast with Mari Sun and Professor Jang

Listen as Mari Sun interviews Paul Jang, an adjunct professor and legal technology specialist at Fordham and Brooklyn Law School as they discuss diversity in legal technology and AAPI month (May).