Infogov Hot Seat
Episodes
AI Governance and Defensible Disposal: A Practical Roadmap for 2026
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, experts tackle one of the biggest mistakes organizations make with defensible disposal: treating it as an all...
From Information Governance to Governed Intelligence for Trustworthy AI
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Global Information Governance Day 2026 session, experts discuss the critical shift from traditional information governance to "governed i...
Tony Forde on AI Governance, Dark Data, and ROT Disposal
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Global Information Governance Day episode, co-hosts Jim Merrifield and Leigh Zidwick interview Tony Forde, co-founder and CRO of Futur...
Managing the Information Explosion: Global IG Day Expert Panel
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Global Information Governance Day session, experts tackle one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today: managing the explosion of ...
Information Governance Day 2026: ARMA and ILTA Leaders Speak
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Global Information Ngovernance Day episode, Jim Merrifield welcomes leaders from ARMA International and ILTA to discuss the critical r...
Technology Leadership in 2026: CIO on AI, Cyber and Hybrid Work
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CIO Rob Gilbert joins Jim Merrifield on the InfoGo Hot Seat to discuss what technology leadership actually looks like in 2026. From AI accountability ...
Randy Bean on AI Investment ROI and Data Leadership in 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Bean joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical evolution of AI and data leadership roles in organizations. As a leading voice in data leaders...
Lawfront CIO: Why AI Is Under-Delivering in Legal Tech
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony McKenna, CIO at Lawfront, joins Jim Merrifield to discuss why AI is currently under-delivering in the legal sector and what needs to change. From...
Law Firm CIO on AI Adoption: The Real Blockers in 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former law firm CIO Judy Flournoy joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical challenges facing legal AI adoption in 2026. With over 20 years leading...
InfoGov Hot Seat 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Most Viewed Episodes
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to InfoGov Hot Seat's 2025 Year in Review!Part 2 counts down episodes 5-1 that YOU made our most-viewed of the year. From AI governance se...
InfoGov Hot Seat 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Top 10-6 Most Viewed Episodes
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to InfoGov Hot Seat's 2025 Year in Review!Part 1 counts down episodes 10-6 that YOU made our most-viewed of the year. From AI governance s...
Navigating the Future of Information Governance
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of InfoGovHotsie, host Jim Merrifield engages with Kathryn Rattigan and Albert Shiu from Robinson and Cole to discuss key insights fro...
InfoCon 2025 Recap by Richard Freeman
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Richard Freeman from Ricoh about the key takeaways from Infocon 2025. They di...
Insights from InfoCon 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield sits down with Arman Afkhami of TitanFile to break down the biggest insights from InfoCon...
How A Tiny Idea Went Global
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Anne Cornish and Nathan Hughes to discuss the Global Information Consortium (GIC...
The Real Reason People Don't Follow The Rules
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, Jim Merrifield and Kim Tran discuss the critical role of people and change management in governance a...
Beyond Compliance Checkboxes - Part 2
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, Jim Merrifield and Kim Tran discuss the critical shift from mandate-driven compliance policies to a m...
Fourth Quarter: Culture Always Scores
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, host Jim Merrifield and guest Kim Tran discuss the real compliance challenge, emphasizing that the ke...
The Future of Records Management: AI, Partnerships, and Integrated Data Strategies
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield discusses the evolving landscape of data and records management with guests Alec Wyhs and Mic...
Innovating Legal Tech: Private AI Cloud Solutions, Alexi's Story
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Mark Doble, CEO of Alexi, an AI company focused on the legal sector. Mark shares his journey from law ...
Don't Miss Out on ILTACON 2025 INSIDER Secrets
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim Merrifield hosts Tony McKenna and Jason Dirkx to discuss ILTACON 2025, a pivotal event in the legal tech industry. They explore t...
UnBoxing CoPilot, A Microsoft MVP's Take
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield and Jared Matfess discuss the role of AI, particularly Microsoft's Copilot, in transforming productivity and ...
IGHS73 - Unpacking Morae's acquisition of Gimmal, a CEO perspective
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield engages with Shahzad Bashir and Craig Carpenter to discuss the recent acquisition of Gimm...
IGHS72 - Navigating the Future of Technology with Ravi Malick, SVP & CIO at Box
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box. They discuss the evolving role of IT in gover...
IGHS71 - Recap from the ARMA InfoNEXT Conference
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield is joined by Marina Kaganovich from Google and Jeffrey Sharer from Lexshift. They discuss...
IGHS70 - How StorX Network Ensures Data Privacy and Security
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Murphy John from StorX Networks. They discuss the innovative decentralized sto...
IGHS69 - Top Reasons to Attend InfoNext2025
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Info Gov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Sandy Serkes from Valora Technologies and Mike Salvarezza from ARMA to discuss ...
IGHS68 - Navigating the Future of AI Governance with Inna Tokarev Sela
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Inna Tokarev Sela, founder of Illumex.ai. They discuss Inna's background in AI...
IGHS67 - Interview with Wanne Pemmelaar at Filerskeepers
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Wanne Pemmelaar, co-founder and CEO of Filers Keepers and Lawstronaut. They d...
IGHS66 - AI and Data Hygiene: Keys to Success with Dr. Galina Datskovsky
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Dr. Galina Datskovsky, a prominent figure in the field of Information Governance...
IGHS65 - Ryan Gerhardy, CEO at Pitchly
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim Merrifield interviews Ryan Gerhardy, CEO of Pitchly, discussing the evolution of Pitchly, its role in automating content creation...
IGHS64 - Interview with Maged Helmy, CEO at NewCode.ai
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Maged Helmy, CEO of NewCode.ai, discussing the evolution of AI in the legal industry. Maged shares his...
IGHS63 - AI and the Future of Legal Tech: A Conversation with NetDocuments CEO Josh Baxter
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Josh Baxter, CEO of NetDocuments, discussing the evolution of legal technology, particularly the integ...
IGHS62 - Phyllis Elin, CEO at Knowledge Preservation
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Phyllis Elin, founder and CEO of Knowledge Preservation, discussing her extensive career in i...
IGHS61 - Coheso AI: The Future of In-House Legal Management with CEO, Ned Gannon
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Ned Gannon, co-founder and CEO of Coheso, a legal tech company focused on leveraging AI to improve eff...
IGHS60 - AI, Data Governance, and the Future: Insights from Box CEO Aaron Levie
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of Box, discussing the evolution of Box, the importance of information...
IGHS59 - 2024 Year in Review & Top 5 Episodes
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our host Jim Merrifield provides a year in review and unveils the top 5 most watched episodes of 2024. He also hints on whats coming in 2025.
IGHS58 - Exploring the ISO Standards: A Conversation with Stephen Clarke
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Stephen Clarke, an independent consultant in information management, who shares his unique background,...
IGHS57 - Want Better Data Management? Watch This InfoCon2024 Recap Now
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Mike Salvarezza about the key takeaways from Infocon 2024, the evolving role ...
IGHS56 - Navigating the Intersection of AI and Information Governance with Kevin Benedicto
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield and Kevin Benedicto discuss the evolving landscape of information governance, particularly in relation to artific...
IGHS55 - InfoCon2024 Recap with Alec Wyhs at Carahsoft
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Alec Wyhs, Sales Director at Carahsoft, discussing his role, insights from the recent Infocon 2024 con...
IGHS54 - InfoCon2024 Recap of ILTA Legal Track at InfoCon2024
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Christine Becker and Jeanne Martinez from ILTA about their experiences in the...
IGHS53 - InfoCon2024 Takeaways with Tim Brady, CEO at Colligo
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Tim Brady, CEO of Colligo, discussing the evolving landscape of information governance, particularly i...
IGHS52 - INFOCON2024 Recap with Tech leader, Aaron Ryssemus at Annex and O'Neil Software
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Aaron Ryssemus, CEO of O'Neill Software and founder of Annex.com. They discuss...
IGHS51 - InfoCon2024 Recap with Vice Chair, Cindy Chmura
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Cindy Chmura, Vice Chair of the ARMA International Board of Directors. They di...
IGHS50 - InfoCon2024 VRC Party Preview with Danny Palo
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Danny Palo, CEO of VRC Companies, discussing the importance of networking in Information Governance (I...
IGHS49 - InfoCon2024 Keynote Preview with John Montel, CIO at the Department of Interior
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews John Montel, an associate chief information officer at the Department of the Interior, about his upcom...
IGHS48 - Downloading the Universe at InfoCon2024 with Phil Plait
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield hosts Phil Plait and Mike Salvarezza to discuss the upcoming Infocon 2024 conference in Houston. They delve into ...
IGHS47 - ARMA Update & InfoCon2024 Preview with Nate Hughes
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Nate Hughes, CEO of ARMA International, discussing his background, the upcoming InfoCon 2024,...
IGHS46 - RIMPA Recap & InfoCon2024 Preview with Wendy McLain
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Wendy McLain, an assistant professor of professional practice at Louisiana Sta...
IGHS45 - Key Takeaways from Corporate Legal Day at ILTACON2024, a General Counsel's perspective
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Marla Crawford, General Counsel at Cimplifi. They discuss Marla's backgrou...
IGHS44 - The Power of Prompt Engineering in AI with Aaron Crews
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Aaron Crews, Chief Innovation Officer at UnitedLex, about the role of AI in the legal industry. They d...
IGHS43 - Shawn Curran, Jylo's AI Debut at ILTACON24
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Curran, CEO of Jylo, shares his background and experience in the technology and legal industry. He discusses the dominance of AI in the industry...
IGHS42 - AI Takes Center Stage at ILTACON, Julia Montgomery's take
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Montgomery, a Legal Tech veteran, shares her experiences at ILTACon and highlights the prevalence of AI discussions. She emphasizes the need for...
IGHS41 - The Importance of Information Governance in the Age of AI with Colin Cahill, InOutSource
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Cahill, Senior Solutions Manager of Information Governance and Collaboration at InOutsource, shares his background and role in the information g...
IGHS40 - Interview with ILTA President, Tony McKenna
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony McKenna, President of ILTA, discusses his role and what he's looking forward to at ILTACon24. He highlights the importance of education, netw...
IGHS39 - Litera Acquires FileTrail: Strengthening the Portfolio of Legal Technology Solutions
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Litera recently acquired FileTrail, which supports Litera's mission of amplifying the impact of every attorney within their firm or corporate lega...
IGHS38 - The Future of AI in the Legal Tech Space
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Tony Forde, the founder and CEO of FIT (Future in Tech). They discuss FIT's key differentiator in ...
IGHS37 - Training Future Leaders: The Role of AI in Law Firms with Liz Salsedo
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Liz Salsedo about the intersection of knowledge management (KM) and information governance (IG) in lev...
IGHS36 - The Role of ARMA in Marshall Commons' Journey
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Commons, a sales professional at Corodata, shares his journey in the information governance and records management industry. He started in ho...
IGHS35 - Interview with Faron Lyons
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Faron Lyons from BlackBerry about his role in the legal industry and his insights on data protection a...
IGHS34 - The Rise of In-Place Data Management with Kaan Volkan
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaan Volkan discusses his entry into the information governance industry and the importance of managing data in place. He explains the three categorie...
IGHS33 - Interview with Michael Potters
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Potters, founder of Glenmont Group, discusses his background and the current hiring landscape in the information governance field. He emphasiz...
IGHS32 - Interview with Jordan Uytterhagen, Cadence Solutions (Microsoft Partner)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Jordan Uytterhagen from Cadence Solutions. They discuss Jordan's role, his upcoming family trip, a...
IGHS31 - Tom Preece, Rational Enterprise
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Preece, Director of Information Governance Solutions at Rational Enterprise, discusses how their solution ensures compliance with data protection ...
IGHS30 - Interview with Trevor Banks
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Trevor Banks discusses his role in the Government of Canada and the upcoming ARMA Canada Conference. He highlights the importanc...
ARMA Canada Conference: Discover AI & Data Governance
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us at the ARMA Canada Conference to discover the latest in AI and Data Governance. Learn from experts in the field and stay ahead of the curve! ...
IGHS28 - Cat Casey's Involvement in the New York Bar AI Task Force
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Casey, the Chief Growth Officer at Reveal, discusses the growing acceptance and adoption of AI in the legal industry. She highlights the shift in ...
IGHS27 - Mike Salvarezza, ARMA International
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Mike Salvarezza about the upcoming InfoNext conference. Mike provides an intro...
IGHS26 - Jaki Stockwell, Leadership Through Data
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jacqueline Stockwell from Leadership Through Data discusses Microsoft 365 training programs, measurable improvements in product...
IGHS25 - Interview with Chuck Barth
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Barth, Director of Information Governance at Shepard Mullen Richter & Hampton, discusses the Law Firm Information Governance Symposium (LFIG...
IGHS24 - Barbara Dalton, Norton Rose Fulbright
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Dalton, Director of Data Privacy and Information Governance at Norton Rose Fulbright, discusses her role and experiences in the field of infor...
IGHS23 - Kate Wertime, Jones Day
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SUMMARY In this episode, host Jim Merrifield interviews Kate Wertime from Jones Day about information governance (IG) and its importance in today'...
IGHS22 - Joe Shepley, Alvarez & Marsal
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Joe Shepley, a consultant at Alvarez & Marcell, about his role in information risk and governance....
InfoGovHotSeat21 - Geoff Zodda, PearlCare Search Group
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Geoff Zodda from Pearl Care Search Group about the current hiring landscape and trends in the legal in...
Information Security Strategies with Andrew Ysasi of VRC: How to Stay Ahead in Today's Digital World
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Jim Merrifield interviews Andrew Ysasi from VRC about the importance of secure and efficient record storage in the current di...
IGHS19 - Trevor Bell, Zero Systems
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast with Trevor Bell, Chief Customer Officer at Zero Systems and a leader in AI software development! In this...
IGHS18 Exclusive: Insights from Technology Futures Leader David Gould
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our channel! In this special video, we sit down for an exclusive interview with David Gould, a prominent figure in the technology industry ...
Unleashing the Power of Information Governance | Interview with Jim Koziol
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I sit down with Information Governance Senior Director, Jim Koziol, to discuss the current state of legal technology and the challenge...
Unveiling the Vision: International Legal Technology Association CEO Joy Heath Rush's Interview
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International Legal Technology Assocation (ILTA) CEO Joy Heath Rush sat down for an interview on @InfoGovHotSeat and revealed her vision for the ...
IGHS15 - Interview with Law Firm Information Governance Practitioner Susan Gleason, Withers Bergman
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This @InfoGovHotSeat episode features Susan Gleason at Withers Bergman. Tune in to hear her answers to these 5 burning questions: 1. Brief Introd...
IGHS14 - Interview with Lewis Eisen of Perfect Policies
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Lewis Eisen of Perfect Policies. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: Brief Introduction of your role, h...
IGHS13 - Interview with Gene Stakhov, EnChoice
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Gene Stakhov at EnChoice. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: 1. The AIIM Conference took place recently,...
IGHS12 - Interview with Rich Hale, Active Navigation
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Rich Hale at Active Navigation. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: What were your key takeaways from L...
IGHS11 - Interview with Kathryn Rattigan, Robinson & Cole
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Kathryn Rattigan, Robinson & Cole. Tune in to hear her answers to these 5 burning questions: 1.What is the makeup of your p...
IGHS10 - Interview with JC Gaillard, Corix Partners
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features JC Gaillard at Corix Partners. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: 1. What made you decide to write your ...
IGHS9 - Interview with Jed Cawthorne, ShinyDocs
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Jed Cawthorne at ShinyDocs. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: 1. Brief Introduction of your role, how l...
IGHS8 - Interview with Christopher Hockey, Director of InfoGov
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Christopher Hocky at Bond, Schoeneck & King. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: Recently you poste...
IGHS7 - Interview with Nitza Medina-Garcia, InfoCompass, Inc.
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Nitza Medina-Garcia at InfoCompass. Tune in to hear her answers to these 5 burning questions: When did you start leading the ...
IGHS6 - Interview with Joe Bartolo, Author of Quantum Uncertainty - The Future of Information Governance
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Joe Bartolo, Sr. Director at Knovos & Author of Quantum Uncertainty - The Future of Information Governance. Tune in to hear ...
IGHS5 - Interview with Harold Westervelt, FileTrail
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Harold Westervelt, CEO of FileTrail. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: What were your key takeaways fr...
IGHS4 - Interview with Leigh Isaacs, DLA Piper & Creator of the Legal Roundtable
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Leigh Isaacs, Senior Director of Information Governance at DLA Piper & creator of the Legal Roundtable. Tune in to hear her ...
IGHS3 - Interview with Andrea Demers, iManage
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Andrea Demers, Product Manager of iManage. Tune in to hear her answers to these 5 burning questions: What were your key takeaw...
IGHS2 - Interview with Kurt Thies, Gimmal
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Kurt Thies, Vice President of Gimmal. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: What were your key takeaways f...
IGHS1 - Interview with Chris Giles, LegalRM
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Chris Giles, Founder & CEO of LegalRM. Tune in to hear his answers to these 5 burning questions: What were your key takeaw...