ILTA Voices

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation that will apply as of January 17th, 2025. Its goal is to strengthen the overall information and communication technology security of financial entities in the remit of the 3 ESAs and ensuring that the financial sector in Europe is able to stay resilient in the event of a severe operational digital disruption. In this podcast, we hope to learn more about how DORA will specifically impact law firms that work with banks. Moderator: @Leigh Zidwick - Sr Director Info Governance, DLA Piper LLP (US)   Speaker: @Jonathan Armstrong - Partner, Punter, Southall Law Resources: FAQS - EU DORA Regulation & Operational Resilience Requirements - Punter Southall Law DORA Legislation  Recorded on 11-04-2024.

In this discussion with Rabiya Hirji, Giulia Paparella shares her professional journey from practicing law to leading customer success at a legal technology company. Giulia provides practical tips for creating a strong community and ensuring equity in hiring and team development. Giulia also highlights the critical role of corporate culture, the importance of allies and mentors, and the value of celebrating small wins in fostering an equitable workplace environment.

We are increasingly seeing the merging of these two systems as well as a growing collaboration between knowledge management and business development as firm functions. In this session, we will explore why combining KM and Business Development capabilities have created a huge competitive advantage for firms by curating firm intelligence around “what we do” with “who we know” to capitalize on growth opportunities. We will explore themes such as: 1. Factors driving this trend 2. Strategic advantages of building Experience + CRM programs  3. Types of data captured and tools used and the influence of AI 4. Tangible use cases 5. Key tips and pitfalls for launching Experience + CRM initiatives Moderator: @Paul Giedraitis - CEO, Orgaimi Speakers: @Carrie Remhof - Senior Firm Intelligence Manager, Troutman Pepper @Jaclyn Walkins - KM Enablement Manager, Sidley Recorded on 10-29-2024.

From the pandemic to climate change, geopolitical unrest, macroeconomic instability, and technological disruption, we are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. How do we navigate these uncharted waters and move from surviving to thriving in these uncertain times?   My guest for this podcast is a seasoned finance and legal executive and growth advisor who will share invaluable perspectives on building the mindset and skills to lead through change and proactively shape the future.   Moderator: @Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul Weiss   Speaker: @Jordana Confino - Founder and CEO, JC Coaching & Consulting  Recorded 10-22-2024

More and more ‘attachments’ are not truly attachments anymore. In this podcast interview, we will discuss how you best deal with modern data and attachments and where are they?     Moderator: Monique Sever - Litigation Support and eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP   Speaker: Doug Austin - Editor, eDiscovery Today

In this podcast interview, we will learn best practices to achieve greater diverse teams, influence origination credits and support diverse development in legal engagements.   Moderator:  Caren Ulrich Stacy - CEO, Diversity Lab   Speaker: @Deepa Zavatsky - Assistant General Counsel, Wells Fargo Recorded 10-16-2024

In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does legal operations mean to you?" In this episode, hear the insights from Laura Caponi (Bristol Myers Squibb), Elizabeth Rancourt-Smith (Tilson Technology Management), Deisha Vasquez (Zelis Healthcare). Join us for an exploration of legal operations, how it interacts with legal technology, and more on ILTA Voices.

In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does legal operations mean to you?" In this episode, hear the insights from Reese Arrowsmith (Campbell Soup Company), Tom Stevenson (Legal.io), and Ashlyn Donohue (Linksquares). Join us for an exploration of legal operations, how it interacts with legal technology, and more on ILTA Voices.

Shannon O’Connor (Legal Systems Manager - Squire, Patton, Boggs, Cleveland, OH)  and Amy Monett (Applications Trainer – McGlinchey) discuss their professional history in the legal field and how they each arrived there, the role ILTA has played in it, and the uniqueness of Shannon’s all female team.

Ever wondered where your data lives, who’s in charge of it, and how it should be managed? Join us as we dive into the wild world of Information Governance with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of expertise!  In this episode, we unraveled the mysteries of data hygiene—because clean data is happy data! We chatted about privacy functions and how they dance with legal and security realms. Plus, we tackled the big question: Who really owns your data? Is it Operations, IT, or someone else entirely?  But wait, there's more! We explored the exciting frontier of AI tools and how they could impact governance. And let’s not forget the business case for tidying up that unstructured data clutter—because who doesn’t love a good data makeover? Finally, we’ll help you strike the perfect balance between keeping data accessible and maintaining order. Tune in for a lively discussion that’ll leave you smarter and more entertained than ever before. Don’t miss out—your data deserves this! Moderator: @Jack Recinto - Manager of Application Development, Vedder Price   Speaker: @Rebecca Sattin - Senior Director, Partner Success, NetDocuments  Recorded on 09-18-2024.