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Podcast series from the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA).
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Why do some legal tech pilots soar while others stall? This session explored what it takes to design pilots that lead to lasting change. The speakers looked at lessons from success and failure, balancing risk reduction and validation with the need to test business hypotheses - not just tools. With GenAI and other emerging technologies, the stakes are higher than ever: MIT research shows 95% of pilots fail to deliver measurable ROI, and legal tech is no exception. Listen as they discussed how sponsorship, culture, and clear outcomes can turn pilots into launchpads for adoption.
Moderator:
Floor Blindenbach, CEO, Organizing4Innovation LLC
Speakers:
Sam Harden, Director of Litigation Support, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Adam Licht, Director of Business Development, HaystackID
James Mosher, Chief Innovation Officer, McInnes Cooper
As Generative AI moves from pilot to practice, firms need to equip their teams with a new skill set: the ability to serve as “AI editors." Firms need to think about how to train their teams to review and validate AI-supported work to ensure accuracy, ethics, and client trust. This podcast explored why this skill set is critical, how firms can upskill attorneys to do it, and practical steps to maintain quality and keep matters moving fast.
Moderator:
@Patrick DiDomenico - Founder & CEO, InspireKM Consulting
Speaker:
@Kathy Harford - Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Innovation & IP, Stevens-Bolton
Recorded on 03-05-2026.
The pace of technology updates can be difficult to keep up with. From security vulnerabilities that must be addressed in operating systems or specific software, to feature enhancements and critical bug fixes. While automatic updates offer convenience, they can also introduce unexpected disruptions. How does a firm stay current with constant changes while still maintaining productivity and focus on core work? In this podcast episode, we explored how organizations can strategically manage ongoing updates, minimize risk, and create processes that keep teams informed without overwhelming them.
Moderator:
@Shannon O'Connor - Legal Systems Manager, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LL
Speakers:
@Michael Buckwell - IT Security & Compliance Manager, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
@James Kody - Senior Desktop Engineer, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
@Jenny Shanks - User Experience Team Lead, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
@Justin Siess - Enterprise End User Technology Architect, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Recorded on 02-27-2026.
Triona Buckley is Chief Product Officer at Actionstep, and a strategic leader with more than 20 years’ experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation across law firms and legal technology businesses in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for challenging conventional thinking and aligning innovation with real business outcomes, Triona is focused on delivering solutions that empower firms to embrace the thriving future of midmarket law.
To learn more about Actionstep, visit: https://www.actionstep.com/
For more information about Trace, check out: https://www.actionstep.com/trace/
To book a demo, go here: https://www.actionstep.com/book-a-demo/
Find Triona Buckley, Chief Product Officer at Actionstep on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trionabuckleysaunders/
In leadership, trust isn’t a given—it’s earned, protected, and sometimes rebuilt. This episode gets practical about the quiet power of credibility and how to lead without playing politics.
- How do you build trust with IT, attorneys, and senior leadership—without overplaying your hand?
- What do you do when you're caught off guard, and your credibility is on the line?
- What are the trade-offs between being liked and being respected—and how do you navigate them with intention?
- And what happens when trust breaks down?
We share a moment that didn’t go as planned, and the lessons that followed. This episode earns its place in the series by grounding listeners in the real work of influence—before we dive into heavier leadership terrain. If you’ve ever led from the middle, the margins, or the hot seat, this one’s for you.
For decades, people have been suggesting that the death of the billable hour was inevitable. Evan Chesler said, “[t]he billable hour makes no sense, not even for lawyers” in his 2008 Forbes article "Kill the Billable Hour.” We haven't seen a lot of movement since that article, but with the explosion of GenAI in legal, there has been increased discussion and focus suggesting that AFAs will replace the billable hour. Will we be looking back on this time in 20 years and saying, “Remember when we thought the billable hour would go the way of the dodo bird?”
Moderator:
@Michael Ertel - Director of Practice Innovation, Crowell & Moring
Speakers:
@Jared Applegate - Chief Legal Operations Officer, Barnes & Thornburg
@Purvi Sanghvi - Director of Strategic Pricing, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
@Cassie Vertovec - Chief Practice Management Officer, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Recorded on 02-23-26.
We are pleased to introduce the second ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.
We are pleased to introduce the ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.
This series highlights compelling conversations and thought‑provoking discussions from recently delivered sessions, offering members an accessible way to stay informed, inspired, and connected to emerging ideas shaping the legal industry.
We are pleased to introduce the ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.
This series highlights compelling conversations and thought‑provoking discussions from recently delivered sessions, offering members an accessible way to stay informed, inspired, and connected to emerging ideas shaping the legal industry.
Every executive was once an expert—until the job demanded more than mastery. In this episode, we explore the pivotal shift from doing to leading, and what it really takes to make that leap.
- How do you evolve from technical excellence to strategic influence?
- What skills matter most when stepping into executive leadership—and which ones quietly fall away?
- What leadership cliché did you once believe, only to discard with experience?
- And what did you have to unlearn to thrive in your second or third C-suite role?
This episode bridges the gap between ambition and reality, offering honest reflections for anyone preparing to lead at the next level. If you’re standing at the edge of the leap—or already midair—this one’s for you.
Hear from CEO Joy Heath Rush and Board President Jason Dirkx as they recap event successes from 2025, membership growth, new volunteer roles, and what's ahead—including Leadership Days, EVOLVE 2026 in Denver, and ILTACON 2026 in Nashville.
Join host Mary Nehring and guests Tiffany McLean and LaToya Deese-Richardson for an empowering conversation about advocating for yourself in the workplace.
In this episode, the ILTA Women Who Lead team explores why self‑advocacy matters, the barriers many women face, and practical strategies for confidently articulating your value. Through real experiences, actionable tips, and inspiring stories, listeners will gain tools to speak up, seek opportunities, and champion their own growth.
To learn more about the Women Who Lead, visit: https://www.iltanet.org/resources/wwl2
To learn more about ILTA's myMentor program, visit: https://www.iltanet.org/resources/mymentor
Have you ever heard the saying, "We all have the same 24 hours in a day?" The problem is, we know that's not true. Beyoncé, for example, has a whole team of people to eliminate tasks and burdens from her life, leaving more time to focus on what she wants. IG programs need to “Beyoncé-ify” their workflows, i.e., develop procedures that reduce the burden of the incoming work to create bandwidth for other projects. AI has thrust Legal’s ROT problem into the spotlight, but who has time to clear out old data when hundreds of requests come through daily? This session highlighted case studies and insights from firms that have implemented a proactive approach, including how they got leadership's go-ahead and what they learned.
Moderator:
@Sarah Prause - Information Governance Senior Analyst, Latham & Watkins
Speaker:
@Crystal McFarland - Director of IG, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Recorded on 01-27-2026.
Leadership often comes wrapped in glossy language—vision, impact, influence. But behind the brochure lies a messier truth. In this episode, we step into the stories executives rarely tell: the moments that looked impressive on paper but felt anything but behind the scenes.
- That “C-suite moment” that checked every box—except the one labeled fulfillment
- The disconnect between expectations and reality, and how leaders navigate the emotional fallout
- The conversations you wish you could have had, but didn’t - And the quiet recalibrations that keep you grounded when everything around you feels off-script
This episode moves past the polished narrative and into the lived experience of executive leadership. If you’ve ever felt like the role didn’t match the promise, you’re not alone—and this conversation proves it.
Practicing somatic awareness can help you manage your day, work, and life differently. In this podcast, the speakers dove into what somatic awareness is, provided practices to deepen your overall somatic awareness, and practiced several brief exercises.
Moderator:
Helen Stocklin-Enright, Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie
Speaker:
Ruth Hauswirth, Special Counsel and Head of Litigation and eDiscovery Services, Cooley
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 6 showcases Robbyn Andersen and Kimberly Romano, and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend an information session we are hosting on Jan 13 - register here
Huge thanks to all our participants over this 6-part series!
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 5 showcases Alexa Isaacs, Eric Halterman and Ana Karolinne Frota Dias, and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend an information session we are hosting on Jan 13 - register here
As we look back at 2025 DEI podcasts, Jannise Vinson walks us through key lessons learned in each podcast.
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 4 showcases Christine Becker chatting with Rex Balboa, John Graves, Erin Cunningham and Tim Doody, and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend one of the information sessions we are hosting:
Dec 12 or Jan 13 - register here
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 3 showcases Christine Becker talking with Reid Cram, Christine Dauchez and Jared Gullbergh and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend one of the information sessions we are hosting:
Dec 12 or Jan 13 - register here
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