

ILTA Voices
ILTA - International Legal Technology Association
Podcast series from the International Legal Technology Association
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Oct 23, 2025 • 40min
#0133: So You Want to Join the C-Suite, Episode 1: Leading Without Losing Your Mind
Join industry leaders Skip Lohmeyer, CIO at Parker Poe with nearly three decades in legal tech, Michael Bruckner, a C-suite executive at Dechert with extensive law firm experience, and Adam Cain, CTO and COO at Hooper Law with a unique background in managed services and firefighting. They discuss the evolving C-suite, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and unlearning outdated practices. The conversation highlights networking, humility, and the balance between technology and leadership, all vital for thriving in an ever-changing landscape.

Oct 21, 2025 • 31min
#0132: (CT) Summarize this Case, Please!
Lots of GenAI tools are starting out with "summarization" because it's an easy thing for GenAI to do, but was anyone asking for summaries in the first place?
In this podcast, the speakers discussed the value of summarization to discovery work and trial prep (relevance summaries, chronologies, translation summaries), while also highlighting the challenges we have encountered with GenAI in achieving good quality summaries.
Moderator:
Monique Sever, Litigation Support & eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP
Speakers:
Stu Craft, Managing Director, FTI Consulting
James MacGregor, Managing Director, Ethical Discovery

Oct 2, 2025 • 16min
#0131: (CT) How Much Time Do GenAI Tools Really Save?
Gen AI tools can run skills in minutes, but is that the time savings that counts? Or should we think about the whole process from question to final work product. How much time does it really take to “verify” your results. And where should that time be spent? Tune in to this podcast to explore the answers.
Moderator:
@Christiane Matuch - Legal Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Speaker:
@Tyler Alexander - Director, AI Reliability, Thomson Reuters
Recorded on 10-02-2025.

Sep 26, 2025 • 20min
#0130: (CT) Key Cybersecurity Predictions and Threats to Be Aware in 2025
In this podcast, the speaker shared key predictions on cybersecurity threats in 2025 and offered practical suggestions for staying well-informed amid constant changes.
Moderator:
@Kevin Foster - Director Cybersecurity Operations, White and Williams LLP
Speaker:
@Jeffrey Wheatman - SVP, Cyber Risk Strategist, Black Kite
Recorded on 09-26-2025.

Sep 25, 2025 • 27min
#0129: (DEI) Behind the Mic: Reactions to "Breaking Barriers"
Wish You Were There? We Saved You a Seat!
Hear from Both Sides of the Mic as Session Panelist and Audience Participant Share Insights from Black Affinity Group’s Session, “Breaking Barriers: How Technology Is Shaping the Future for Black Lawyers and Tech Professionals,” at ILTACON 2025.
#BlackAffinityGroup #DEI

Sep 22, 2025 • 30min
#0127: (CT) Navigating Change Management: Implementing Change Effectively
In this podcast the speakers discuss law firms' challenges when introducing new processes or technologies, such as AI or document automation, They also highlight the importance of buy-in from senior partners, clear communication, and phased implementation.
Moderator:
Tanya Pereira, Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Speakers:
Ali Avink, Legal Operations + Innovation Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd
Julia Montgomery, Director of Practice Enablement King & Spalding

Sep 19, 2025 • 34min
#0126: (CT) Decoding Microsoft's Cloud Updates: A Guide for Legal Professionals Format
In this podcast, the speakers provide a clear and concise breakdown of Microsoft's upcoming cloud application updates.
The speakers also translate the technical jargon and explain how these updates might impact your legal practice. Stay informed and make informed decisions about adopting new features or adapting your workflows.
Moderators:
Aaron Barbee, HR Tech Administrator, Husch Blackwell LLP
Melissa Ballesteros, Manager of AI and Legal Technology Adoption, Holland & Knight LLP
Speaker:
Jonathan Woolley, Cloud Engineer, Husch Blackwell

Aug 27, 2025 • 41min
#0125: (CT) Power Down
In today's world of instant gratification, ever-evolving technology, and 24/7 internet accessibility, how do we allow ourselves to "power down" and practice self-care including a mental reset while still advancing and growing in our career.
Moderator:
@Shannon Stevens - Legal Tech Enthusiast & Experienced Litigation Paralegal
Speakers:
@Helen Stocklin-Enright - Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie
@Melanie Prevost - Senior Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
@Adam Wehler - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson
Recorded 8-27-2025

Aug 7, 2025 • 12min
#0124: Vecflow - ILTACON Startup Hub
Join Michael Foster and Rutvik Rau as they discuss Vecflow. Want to learn more about Vecflow? Visit https://www.vecflow.ai/ and make sure to stop by the ILTACON Startup Booths to meet the team!

Aug 4, 2025 • 20min
#0123: (CT) Part 3: AI in Legal Ops and Client Strategy: Redefining the Relationship
In this two-part follow-up podcast series, we took a candid look at how AI is reshaping legal pricing and legal services delivery in 2025.
We looked into real-world use cases, evolving legal operations, and how both law firms and in-house teams are adapting skillsets, structures, and expectations around AI.
Moderator:
@Damian Priamurskiy - Legal Project Manager, Investment Management at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Speakers:
@Sergey Mezhiritskiy - Associate Director of Pricing, McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
@Jonathan Selvadoray - Founder, CEO, Zaven Legal
Recorded on 08-04-2025.


