ILTA Voices

As M365 continues to rapidly expand its feature set, law firms face increasingly complex decisions about tool adoption and implementation. These decisions have historically lived within the IT department, potentially missing valuable input from knowledge management teams, innovation specialists, and end users. In this podcast, the speakers explored how firms can evolve their M365 governance model. Moderator: @Megan McMillin - Practice Innovation Manager, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP  Speaker: @Faith Drewry - User Experience Architect, Bryan Cave  Recorded on 03-31-2025.

Tony McKenna shares how he started on his journey with ILTA, how it has effected his life and career, his experience, and his insight into the future of ILTA.

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss about how GenAI training often centers on the technology itself.  Technology aside, what are the professional skills and qualities we need to amplify, train, and focus on in within legal technology teams in the coming years to meet advances in generative AI?      Moderator:  Helen Stocklin-Enright, Senior Manager, Development & Operations, Perkins Coie Speakers:   Melissa Berry, Director of Attorney Development, Perkins Coie LLP Tiffany Mclean, Training Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Leigh Zidwick, Sr. Director of Information Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US)

Three DEI Committee members share their inspiring experiences from the Catalyst 2025 conference. They discuss empowering messages about seeking support and networking, and the role of personal branding in professional growth. Key insights on resilience and authenticity in self-promotion resonate throughout their reflections. The impact of technology on fostering connections, both in-person and remotely, is celebrated, along with the significance of empathy and vulnerability in building strong professional relationships.

In this podcast panel discussion, the speakers provided an introductory discussion on LDI and its impact on how data is reviewed, analyzed and used to identify relationship trends.   Moderator: @Ravan Roddy - eDiscovery Manager, Zoetis   Panelists: @Chris Acosta - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster @Carl Morrison -  Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) Recorded 3-14-2025

In this world of AI, we are going to have to be more discerning to discover the truth.   Sometimes the 'smoking gun' isn't real. In this podcast, the speaker will share what are some tips and tricks for finding deepfakes or altered data.  In addition, they will discuss how far down the rabbit hole do we need to go and are there any tools out there that can help? Moderator: Shawn McClurg, Director of Practice Solutions, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Speakers: Julian Ackert, Managing Director, iDiscovery Solutions, Inc Jerry Bui, Founder & CEO,  Right Forensics  Tristan Jenkinson, Owner and Author, eDiscovery Channel

ESI orders continue to grow and become more complex. There are certain strategies and areas to focus on depending on what side you're on.   In this podcast interview, the goal is to discuss new areas that become points of contention such as discovery on discovery, hyperlinked documents, and more.   Moderator:  @Chris Acosta - Director, eDiscovery Resources, Morrison Foerster   Speakers: @Andy Kim - eDiscovery Counsel, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP @Cristin Traylor - Senior Director, AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy, Relativity 

Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, dives into KPMG's groundbreaking move as the first Big Four firm to own a law firm in the U.S. She discusses the implications of this shift for the legal industry, especially in relation to technological advancements like AI. The conversation highlights the urgent need for law firms to innovate and how entrenched practices may hinder progress. Debbie also shares insights on how smaller firms can leverage outsourcing to compete, while urging a cultural shift within larger firms to embrace change.

Hear from three past attendees of Catalyst on what to expect when attending this year on March 13th in NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas or virtually. Find out their insider tips! You can register to attend here. You can find the agenda for the day here. Speakers: Kelley Kage Mary Nehring  Christine Becker

Wherever you are in your career, finding your place is still a key element for professional and personal success.   Based on the blog "The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere" (57) The Belonging Mindset: 5 Strategies to Feel at Home Anywhere, the speaker(s) will share key elements of career and personal advancement to ensure you are not only bringing your most authentic self but also positioning yourself for success and elevation.   To watch the video, you can find it here.