ILTA Voices

#0090: (JIT) Just-In-Time: ILTA's 2025 Tech Survey, Early insights

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, long standing members of the ILTA Annual Technology Survey Committee and the Survey Project Manager share best practices in using the...

#0089: (CT) Story?!  Story?!  Story?!  We Don't Need No Stinking Story?!

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Engagement is key. Knowing your audience is crucial.  How do you get people to listen when they aren't interested in the topic you're presenting, aka...

#0088: (CT) Beyond the Tech

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast session, the speaker will provide a deeper dive into all the prospective questions organizations must ask their technology providers p...

#0087: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: Preparing and Understanding the New Administrative Office of U.S. Courts (AO) Multifactor Authentication

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ILTA just-in-time session, the speaker provided a high-level conversation of how firms should be prepared for the Administrative Office of the...

#0086: (CCT) Law Firms and AI – A Practical Guide

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In session 1 of the series, the speaker discussed what policies, frameworks, and oversight structures are essential for a strong AI foundation as well...

#0085: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: Uncovering Ballard Spahr's AI Tool "Ask Ellis"

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speaker will provide a key overview of the build vs buy decision in uncovering Ballard Spahr's new AI tool "Ask Ellis."...

#0084: (CCT) Byte-Sized Justice: Upskilling Legal Teams for an AI-Driven Future

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speaker will do a deep dive into what skills are needed for corporate legal departments to stay on top of all the vario...

#0083: (CCT) The Human Side of Change Management

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast session, the speaker will highlight the importance of addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of change.   They will also ...

#0082: (CCT) Optimizing M365 Decisions: Aligning IT, KM/Innovation, and End User Needs

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As M365 continues to rapidly expand its feature set, law firms face increasingly complex decisions about tool adoption and implementation. These decis...

#0081: Tony McKenna, Reflection on his ILTA Journey

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#0080: (CCT) Unpacking the “Human Element” in the GenAI Equation

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss about how GenAI training often centers on the technology itself.  Technology aside, what are the...

#0079: (DEIC) Catalyst 2025 Recap - Highlights from Women Who Lead's annual flagship conference.

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three members of the DEI Committee attended Catalyst on March 13th and they share their highlights, takeaways and inspirations from the day.   Speake...

#0078: (CCT) Missing Pieces: Using Legal Data Intelligence to Eliminate Gaps in Law & Technology

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#0077: (CCT) Would I Lie To You?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#0076: (CCT) ESI Orders: New Things to Look Out For

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#0075: (JIT) What Does This All Mean? Uncovering KPMG's Approval

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

KPMG has just become the first Big Four accounting company to own a law firm in the United States after Arizona approved its participation in the stat...

#0074: (WWL) Women Who Lead's Catalyst Event - What to expect?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. Fin...

#0073: (DEI) Finding Your Place - based on the blog The Mindset Blueprint Blog by Daryl Gardner

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#0072: (WWL) Women Who Lead's Catalyst Event Preview

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bev Seche, Andrea Webster, Julia Montgomery and Christine Becker as they look forward to Women Who Lead's Catalyst event coming up on March 13th....

#0071: (CCT) Data Privacy: How to Determine What You Have in Your Network

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, we dove into the critical topic of what obligations we have to track personal information (PII, PHI, PCI, PBI) that firms are storing...

#0070: What's New at EVOLVE 2025?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, we're joined by our EVOLVE 2025 Co-Chairs Kenneth Jones and Joshua Smith to learn what's new at EVOLVE this year.

#0069: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: How to Best Prepare for the European Accessibility Act 2025

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your firm or business ready for the European Accessibility Act (EAA)? In this podcast, the speakers broke down this game-changing regulation, explo...

#0068: (CCT) Be Your Best Coach: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Negative Self Talk

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Critical thinking is prized by lawyers and technologists alike. When applied inwardly, however, self-criticism can undermine our self-esteem.   Join ...

#0067: (CCT) Positives and Pitfalls of Using AI in Proposal Generation

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pitches and proposals have long been essential tools for securing new business for firms.         Traditional methods of creating these documents...

#0066: (DEI) 2024 MashUp

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, take a look back at highlights from our DEI episodes in 2024. You will hear from: Priti Saraswat Professor Jang Giulia Paparella Judg...

#0065: (CCT/Gen Ed) Exploring the Partnership Between Buchanan Ingersoll and NetDocuments

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss and uncover the partnership between Buchanan Ingersoll and NetDocuments (PatternBuilder Max) and ...

#0064: (CCT) The Next Meeting Space

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Owl Cams, Smart Mics, what are the new emerging technologies to enable real time collaboration and what risks and caveats do ...

Mentoring in Legal Tech: Why it matters and how can it be done?

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear first hand from Melissa Ballesteros and Barbara Gondim da Rocha on why they joined a legal tech mentoring program. What were their fears? How did...

#0062: (CCT/ Gen Ed) GenAI in Legal: Transforming Your Practice

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how legal departments are leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencies. This podcast will dive into the use case...

DEI: ILTA's 2024 Climate Survey Results - What did we learn?

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ILTA's 2024 DEI Climate Survey has been released and we speak with Amy Monett and Karina Willes to get an inside scoop on the results. Does DEI matter...

#0060: (CCT) When to Bring in Change Management, Training, and Innovation Teams

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join moderators Missy McDonough and TaShika Lewis as they explore the perfect timing for change management, training, and innovation teams in legal te...

Shereen Samuels of Gowling WLG

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear how the head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at a global law firm helps advance DEI, develop tangible goals and initiatives, ...

#0058: Influential Women in Tech: Alma Asay

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlights one i...

#0057: Influential Women in Tech: Terri Mottershead

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlight...

#0056: Influential Women in Tech: Caryn Sandler

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlight...

#0055: Influential Women in Tech: Aalia Manie

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlight...

#0054: Influential Women in Tech: Ginevra Saylor

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The series "Influential Women in Tech" features in-depth interviews with ILTA's Influential Women in Tech award winners. Each episode spotlight...

#0053: (CCT) Is that a Cumulus? Making the Case for Moving eDiscovery to the Cloud?

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast panel interview, the panelists will discuss the pros and cons of moving from a server based eDiscovery system to a Cloud based one, wh...

#0052: (CCT) Embracing Innovation and New Technologies in Your Law Practice

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The session aims to explore the transformative impact of technology on the legal industry. Listeners will gain insights into the latest legal tech tre...

#0051: (CCT) Driving Law Department Change with Technology

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GenAI technology provides groundbreaking opportunities for corporate law departments to innovate the legal service delivery model, take the wheel on l...

#0050: (CCT) Exploring DORA: What the New EU Regulation Means for Legal

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 info...

#0049: (DEIC) Giulia Paparella shares tips for creating community while ensuring hiring equity and development.

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this discussion with Rabiya Hirji, Giulia Paparella shares her professional journey from practicing law to leading customer success at a legal tech...

#0048: (CCT) A Deep Dive into CRM and Experience Management: How Combining BD and KM Can Accelerate Firm Growth

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are increasingly seeing the merging of these two systems as well as a growing collaboration between knowledge management and business development a...

#0047: (CCT) Basic Survival: Future-Proofing Skills for Uncertain Times

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the pandemic to climate change, geopolitical unrest, macroeconomic instability, and technological disruption, we are living in a time of unpreced...

#0046: (CCT) Modern Data and Attachments – Where Are They?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More and more ‘attachments’ are not truly attachments anymore. In this podcast interview, we will discuss how you best deal with modern data and a...

#0045: (CCT) Championing Diversity: How to Drive Greater Diversity in Outside Counsel Engagements

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, we will learn best practices to achieve greater diverse teams, influence origination credits and support diverse developmen...

#0044: Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con - Part 2

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does lega...

#0043: Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con - Part 1

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast series Legal Operations: Lessons from ACC Legal Ops Con, we sit down with industry professionals and ask the question, "What does lega...

#0042: (DEIC) Shannon O'Connor - All Female tech team and her advice for others looking to grow in legal tech.

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon O’Connor (Legal Systems Manager - Squire, Patton, Boggs, Cleveland, OH)  and Amy Monett (Applications Trainer – McGlinchey) discuss their...

#0041: (CCT) Data Dilemmas: From Hygiene to Ownership to the Rise of AI

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Gove...

#0040: (CCT) Understaffed, Overworked and Under Attack

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the speakers discussed how to right-size a security team and manage life/work balance/blending to maintain a healthy team.   Quest...

#0039: (CCT) Copilot and Teams: Central Point of Integration

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our speakers discussed using Teams and M365 Copilot to integrate silos of firm information, streamlining legal processes. Chad Ergun with Lewis Roca d...

#0038: (DEIC) Michelle Gossmeyer - Mentoring woman in legal tech

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, learn how one woman built a long and successful career in legal technology and how she has encouraged and mentored other women intere...

#0037: (CCT) Consulting Skills for eDiscovery Professionals – How to be “Commercial"

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast discussion, the speakers will explore the importance of being "commercial" in eDiscovery. Key topics include the importance of effecti...

#0036: Exploring Maptician: An Innovation in Hybrid Work

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Michael Foster and Alaa Pasha as they delve into all that Maptician has to offer hybrid law firms.

#0035: (CCT) Cultivating Connections and Crafting Your Professional Brand

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast panel interview, the speakers will provide an understanding of the power of networking, share how to leverage online and offline netwo...

#0034: (CCT) Mastering Management: Enhancing Interpersonal Skills with Assessments

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a new manager looking to improve your interpersonal skills? Join us for an insightful podcast where Glenn Hoxie, Practice Solutions Manager at...

#0033: (CCT) How to Successfully Get Buy-In for Change

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speaker will showcase how to best build business cases for legal and compliance projects and how to best get the fundin...

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

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rabiya and Alexa from Intapp discuss their professional journeys and the role of mentors and advocates in career advancement. They also highlight the ...

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

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is widely recognized in the industry that involving legal operations resources early in large to mid-size client engagements offers numerous benefi...

#0030: Joyous Leadership Series: Succession Planning

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

#0029: (CCT) Takeaways from Groundbreakers Summit

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, emphasi...

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

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Visit t...

#0026: ILTACON Co-Chair Interview: What's New?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The cyber insurance market is ever-changing and firms continue to have a difficult time understanding what their underwriters want and how to communic...

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

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speakers will discuss how consulting skills can be used in eDiscovery. Examples include understanding the matter (an in...

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

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 oth...

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

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as Mari Sun interviews Paul Jang, an adjunct professor and legal technology specialist at Fordham and Brooklyn Law School as they discuss diver...

#0021: (WWL) Women Leaders Podcast with Meghann Barloewen and Jaclyn Walkins

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as two Women Who Lead hosts, Catherine Monte and Jima Kato, interview the Meghann Barloewen and Jaclyn Walkins for the New Women Lea...

#0020: (CCT) Working In eDiscovery - Communication Best Practices

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest installment of “Working in eDiscovery,” Rachel and James are joined by Paula Fearon, Head of Project Services at McCann Fitzgerald L...

#0019: (CCT) Frenemies: Building a Collaborative Legal Ops Program with Outside Counsel

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast panel, the panelists will share tips on how to work with, not against, outside counsel to achieve cost and matter management objective...

#0018: (CCT) Cracking the Code: Understanding and Applying the new LMA Body of Knowledge in Legal Marketing

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Body of Knowledge (BoK) is a foundational resource developed by the Legal Marketing Association for professional development in marketing that def...

#0017: (CCT) When Is It Too Much Data?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We exist in an industry built on preserving, collecting, reviewing, and producing every piece of relevant data; however, the volume continues to explo...

#0016: (CCT) Essential Skills Needed to be an eDiscovery Expert - Part 1 - Problem Solving

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our last podcast, "Where’s Better to Build a Career in eDiscovery, Within a Law Firm or At An External Consultancy", we identified some core skil...

#0015: (CCT) Clear is Kind Providing Actionable Feedback and Setting Up Your Team for Success

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there: a boss cushions their language so much we leave meetings unclear on whether we were doing a great or terrible job.     In thi...

#0014: ILTACON Successful Best Practices for Business Partners

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sr. VP of Service Delivery, Dawn Hudgins, sits down with Gina Buser, CEO of Traveling Coaches, to dig deep on best practices for business partners.

#0013: (CCT) Data Mapping and Why Every Firms Needs to Do It

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Firms are getting it, making business decisions based on data is a good idea. There are different areas within law firms where this could be beneficia...

#0012: (CCT) Sitting in the Hot Seat 2: Trial and Terror

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Success in the courtroom depends on comprehensive trial support that starts long before the trial date.  How do you turn a compelling story into some...

#0011: Joyous Leadership Series: Trust and Transparency

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we build trust within an organization? What does it mean to be transparent when confidential information is on the line?

#0010: (CCT) How and When to Train Attorneys for Best Long-Term Technology Success

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The speakers shared how and when to train attorneys for best long-term technology success. Does this occur in summer or first year? In addition, they ...

#0009 (CCT) Where’s Better to Build a Career in eDiscovery Within a Law Firm or At An External Consultancy

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast panel session, the panelists will share the pros and cons for eDiscovery professionals for working in-house at a law firm as opposed t...

#0008: Catalyst: Women Leading Change - Co-Chair Interview

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Hudgins sits down with Melanie Prevost and Julia Montgomery to get the inside scoop on ILTA's upcoming event, Catalyst: Women Leading Change.

#0007: (CCT) Data Debt

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know about technical debt, but data debt is its more nefarious and more challenging sibling.      How do you break down the data silos in ...

#0006: Joyous Leadership Series: Listening

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we listen effectively? What does it mean to hear someone? Dawn Hudgins sits down with ILTA CEO, Joy Heath Rush, to discuss listening advice.

#0005: Sit-Down with EVOLVE Co-Chairs Kenneth Jones and Joshua Smith

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Hudgins sits down with EVOLVE Co-Chairs Kenneth Jones and Joshua Smith to get the inside perspective on ILTA's newest event.

#0004: (CCT) Mastering Legal Ops: How to Get It Right and What Happens if You Don’t?

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast the speakers will discuss how can legal operations teams work with each other on both sides of the client/law firm equation. What are ...

#0003: (CCT) Incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) in the Legal Arena

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speaker will share experiences and challenges in utilizing Large Language Models in the legal arena.    Questions the...

#0002: (CCT) The Role of AI Powered Chatbots as Digital Research Assistants

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every firm currently struggles with making sure all of the knowledge in their organization is written down, up to date, and searchable. In the fut...

#0001: Joyous Leadership Series: Leadership Advice from Joy Heath Rush

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join ILTA CEO, Joy Heath Rush, and Sr. VP of Service Delivery, Dawn Hudgins, for the first episode in our new series: Joyous Leadership.

Legal Career Labyrinth: Navigating Your Unique Path in Law

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In legal operations and other knowledge or practice management roles, there's often a lot less structure and clarity on the types of roles and career ...

”Shields Up” Developing Your Defenses Against Cyber Attacks!

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, the speaker will provide best cybersecurity practices for law firms.  Questions the moderator will ask the speaker: -Law f...

Women Who Lead: Nicki Kastellorizios-Lee and Marion Miller

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, Nicki C. Kastellorizios-Lee (IT Communication Manager at Perkins Coie) and Marion Miller (Senior Practice Knowledge & Innovation ...

Legal Technology Trends in Corporate Legal Operations

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, we will feature the perspectives of thought leaders in legal operations and legal tech on how trends in technology are shap...

Sitting in the Hot Seat: Extreme Ligitation Support

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trial Support is often not just for trials. It comprises of arbitrations, mediations, business development proposals, hearings on dispositive motions ...

No-One Talks About the F Word – Failing

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it is a technical implementation, a change management process or simply and idea that didn't work, we all have times when we fail but it is h...

The Metaverse—A Conversation with a Law Firm with a Digital Asset Practice

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in learning more about the Metaverse and Digital Asset Practices and how they can affect your legal practice, stay tuned for an in-depth co...

“Doing IT Projects Right” Part 2 of the Project Equation

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this podcast series, the leader of a PMO and a QA Manager will take us on the journey from where we left off in Part 1, with the right pr...

Between Two Firms with Josh Moore

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast panel showcases the two experts in the field of legal technologies. This thought-leadership piece will showcase an epic conversation high...

The Partnership Paradigm: Why Law Firms Need a Different Approach to Change

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a great deal written on change management in a corporate setting.  Law firm management structures (as opposed to traditional corporate...