ILTA Voices

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

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!

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.

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 explored how firms are navigating today’s pricing challenges—from AFAs to rising tech costs—and what AI means for the future of the billable hour. 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.

Join Michael Foster and Trevor Bell as they discuss how Hercules.ai helps you do more with AI. Want to book a demo for ILTACON? Visit https://www.hercules.ai/ilta-demo to learn more!

A candid conversation unpacking the practical realities of DSARs today—from personal experiences to legal nuances and how organisations handle these ever-present privacy requests in the UK and Ireland. Moderator: James MacGregor - Founder & Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery Speaker: Dina Hetherington - Founder, DKH Legal Tech Consulting 

An insightful exploration of how document review has transformed from manual efforts to advanced AI-driven workflows reshaping eDiscovery.   Moderator: James MacGregor, Founder & Managing Director, Ethical eDiscovery   Speaker: Dina K. Hetherington, Founder, DKH Legal Tech Consulting 

Dina Kamlani-Hetherington, a Senior Consultant at Ethical eDiscovery, dives into the essential traits of successful eDiscovery project managers. She discusses the importance of communication, empathy, and flexibility in managing dynamic legal tech projects. Dina emphasizes incorporating buffer time to handle unexpected challenges while maintaining client transparency. Moreover, she highlights fostering a culture of openness within teams to enhance collaboration and continuous learning. Her insights are a treasure trove for anyone navigating the complexities of eDiscovery.

Another tech rollout. Another merger. Another industry upheaval. Change is constant, but your team and your firm’s performance doesn't have to suffer. Stop managing disruption and start leveraging it.  This analysis will examine key patterns that distinguish resilient teams from those that falter strategic approaches for converting uncertainty into competitive advantage. In addition, this podcast will share research-backed methods for building highly adaptable performing teams and practical frameworks for maintaining momentum through major transitions. Creator: Dr. Melissa L. Brown, Learning & Development Manager, Holland & Hart

Most law firms have a retention policy on paper—but how are those policies playing out in practice? In this session, the speakers dive into the real-world application of client record retention: from managing physical and electronic files, to the complexities of client communication. Are firms only focused on boxes in storage, or are they embracing a full-spectrum approach? How are they also navigating the sensitive task of reaching out to clients when records are set to be destroyed? Tune in for a practical conversation on turning retention policies into meaningful action and more. Moderator: @Madeleine La Cour - Director, Risk and Compliance Operations, Baker Botts L.L.P.   Speakers: @Christiana Naeser - Sr Manager Information Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US) @Doug Smith - Assistant Director of Records, Crowell Recorded on 07-23-25.