ILTA Voices

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News Distill AI Leaders Weekly Briefing (Aug. 21-28) [jackiechen.blog] AI Tools Recap Daily Briefings [aitoolsrecap.com], [aitoolsrecap.com] Legal Tech News Legal IT Insider [legaltechnology.com] Artificial Lawyer [artificiallawyer.com], [artificiallawyer.com] Lawzana Legal Tech & AI Briefing [lawzana.com] ILTA / Press Wall ILTA Press Wall [iltanet.org] ILTA Press Releases [iltanet.org] eDiscovery Today ILTA coverage [ediscoverytoday.com], [ediscoverytoday.com] Above the Law ILTACON coverage [abovethelaw.com] BARBRI / ILTA partnership announcement [lawnext.com]

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead. This one's a very special episode because it was filmed on-site at ILTACON 2026!   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News   https://www.distillintelligence.com/briefings/ai-leaders-2026-08-21   https://aibriefing.dev/ https://techstartups.com/2026/08/17/top-tech-news-today-august-17-2026-ge-microsoft-nvidia-open-stripe-unitree-more/ https://aiweekly.co/ai-news-today https://malpass.co/top-ai-stories-2026-08-17/ Legal Tech News https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/category/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://www.legaltech-talk.com/insights/news/ https://www.legaltechdaily.com/ https://www.legaltechmonitor.com/ Legal Tech News https://www.iltanet.org/about/presswall

Listen to Akin’s shift from AI experimentation to firmwide adoption, featuring Jeff Westcott with Akin and NetDocuments’ Heath Harris. Akin began its journey by testing many AI tools, then focused on practical platforms such as NetDocuments AI  to unlock value from its large document repository. The speakers emphasize embedding AI where lawyers already work, especially in the document management system to reduce friction and improve searchability. Key themes include trust, governance, client sensitivity, and internal buy-in.   To learn more about Akin, visit https://www.akingump.com To learn more about NetDocuments, visit https://www.netdocuments.com/ Find Jeff Westcott, Director, Practice Technology, Innovation & AI, Akin, on LinkedIn Find Heath Harris, VP, Applied AI, NetDocuments, on LinkedIn

Join Dawn Hudgins, ILTA's CXO, and Josh Villareal, Steno's Director of Field Marketing, as they dive into what to expect at this year's ILTACON 2026!

Nicole Stone is Director of AI & Agentic Solutions, Product Management at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., where she leads the development of AI-powered legal and regulatory solutions. A former attorney with more than 17 years of experience in legal technology, she specializes in applying generative AI, trusted legal content, and expert insight to help legal professionals navigate increasingly complex regulatory and legal environments. Want to learn more about some of the things we discussed in the episode? Check out the links below: Wolters Kluwer homepage: Wolters Kluwer - Combining Domain Expertise With Advanced Technology | Wolters Kluwer More information on CCH Jurisdictional Compare: Wolters Kluwer introduces new agentic CCH Jurisdictional Compare solution | Wolters Kluwer More information on how Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. approaches legal research: VitalLaw® Expert AI | Wolters Kluwer

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/meta-muse-glimmer-open-weight-ai.html https://aitoolsrecap.com/Blog/AINewsAugust2026.aspx https://aiweekly.co/ai-news-today https://aibriefing.dev/ https://aireleasetracker.com/latest https://techstartups.com/2026/08/14/top-tech-news-today-august-14-2026-apple-anthropic-deepseek-google-ibm-pony-ai-openai-spacex-uber-more/ Legal Tech News https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/category/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.legaltechmonitor.com/ https://www.legaltechdigest.com/ https://www.law.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/

Relevance isn’t a given—it’s a discipline. In this episode, we look ahead to what leadership demands next and how seasoned executives stay sharp when the ground keeps shifting. - How do you keep growing—even when others assume you've “arrived". - One thing C-suite hopefuls should be doing right now that nobody’s talking about. - Reflections on the belief or habit he had to shed to stay sharp. - Jim lays out his “skate to where the puck is going” strategy for the next five years. This episode tees up the live conference conversation with forward-looking insights, honest reflections, and a challenge to every leader: evolve, or risk irrelevance.

Join Dawn Hudgins, ILTA's CXO, and Daryl Fitzpatrick, Intellek's CRO, as they dive into what to expect at this year's ILTACON 2026!

Join Mailise Johnson, Imare' Jordan, and their moderator, LaKeesha Bailey, for the second part of a three-part discussion about mentoring inside of law firms.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/meta-debuts-muse-code-to-take-on-anthropic-and-openai-.html https://aibriefing.dev/ https://aiweekly.co/ai-news-today https://llm-stats.com/ai-news Legal Tech News https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/ https://legaltechnology.com/category/latest-news/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://www.legaltech-talk.com/insights/news/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.law.com/legal-technology/

In this episode, the speakers explored why mentorship has become increasingly important at this pivotal moment for the legal industry and how organizations and individuals can rethink mentorship to support knowledge sharing, leadership development, career growth, and the next generation of legal technology professionals.   Why mentorship? Why now? And how can the right mentoring relationships help you navigate change while enhancing your career trajectory? Join us for Part One of this three-part conversation—and stay tuned as we continue to explore the evolving role of mentorship in building the future leaders of the legal technology community. Moderator: @Samuel Smith - Information Governance Senior Analyst, Latham & Watkins LLP Speakers: @Lydia Flocchini - Founder & CEO, Scarab Strategies @Ann Gorr - Legal Technology Consultant & Information Governance Strategist Recorded on 08-10-2026.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News: https://www.distillintelligence.com/briefings/ai-leaders-2026-07-31 https://www.aicritique.org/us/2026/07/31/from-intelligence-to-execution-power-and-governance-how-the-main-arena-of-global-ai-competition-shifted-in-july-2026/ https://jmacweb.com/ai-news/daily/2026-07-31 https://thursdai.news/releases/2026-07   Legal Tech News: https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/category/latest-news/ https://www.legaltech-talk.com/insights/news/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.legaltechmonitor.com/site/legal-it-insider/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/

Jessica Cannon, Information Security Manager at Mintz in Boston, joined host Heather Morrow for the ILTA Women and Security Committee's She Secures podcast. Jessica's unconventional path, from geology to web development to cybersecurity, is the throughline of the conversation. She explains that her scientific instincts around pattern recognition are what ultimately drove her toward security work. In her current role at Mintz, no two days look alike: she might be collaborating with an AI innovation team in the morning and doing detection engineering by afternoon. When discussing her career milestones, Jessica highlights two pivotal moments: being tapped to lead a security team at AspenTech after years of quietly excelling at side projects, and then making the bold decision to leave a comfortable 13-year tenure to bring her skills to a new environment, the law firm world at Mintz. She speaks candidly about the challenges of communicating risk to highly intelligent non-technical professionals, and warns that AI is rapidly weaponizing vulnerabilities that organizations had long deprioritized. Her advice: get the fundamentals right first. Jessica closes with an inspiring personal anecdote, how a stinging performance review drove her to enroll in a digital forensics course out of spite, eventually leading her to nearly complete a full master's degree in cybersecurity. Her message to women looking to grow: stay curious, channel your frustration productively, and never stop stitching your experiences together.

AI-powered vulnerability discovery is no longer theoretical. Anthropic's Mythos has put a spotlight on how quickly advanced AI can identify security weaknesses, forcing business and technology leaders to rethink cyber risk. Tune in for a practical discussion on what Mythos means, why it matters, and what organizations should do now to strengthen vulnerability management, incident response readiness, governance, and executive cyber visibility. Moderator: @Daryl Irby - Vice President, Business Development, SecurIT360  Speakers: @Josh Aaron - CEO, Aiden Technologies, Inc. @David Forrestall - CEO, SecurIT360 Recorded on 07-29-2026.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead.   Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   AI News https://aibriefing.dev/ https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/ https://llm-stats.com/ai-news https://www.demandsphere.com/research/demandsphere-radar/ai-frontier-model-tracker/releases/ https://winbuzzer.com/ai/openai/ Legal Tech News https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://legaltechnology.com/category/latest-news/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.legaltechmonitor.com/ https://www.harvey.ai/newsroom

Join Mailise Johnson, Imare' Jordan, and their moderator, LaKeesha Bailey, for the second part of a three-part discussion about mentoring inside of law firms.

As law firms accelerate their adoption of advanced technology and AI, leadership teams are recognizing a critical need: structured, repeatable playbooks that guide how these AI tools are evaluated, implemented, governed, and continuously reviewed.   Without them, firms face inconsistent adoption, unmanaged risk, and fragmented decision‑making that slows innovation and exposes the organization to operational and regulatory vulnerabilities.  In this Voices podcast, hear from speakers about their personal playbook journeys during this ever-changing, transformative time. Speakers: @Rachel Shields Williams - Director of AI and Knowledge Management, Bass Berry + Sims @Kate Simpson - Knowledge & Innovation, Epiq Advisory for Law Firms

What does it mean to be neurodivergent in the legal world? How does it impact your day-to-day and beyond? Find answers to these and more in this episode of ILTA Voices, brought to you by the Women Who Lead.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead. Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below: AI: techstartups.com/2026/07/17/top-tech-news-today-july-17-2026-anthropic-apple-google-meta-moonshot-ai-nvidia-more aitoolsrecap.com/Blog/… buildfastwithai.com/blogs/ai-news-today-july-17-2026 legaltechnology.com/latest-news lawzana.com/article/legal-tech/lawzana-legal-tech-ai-briefing-july-2026-352 Legal Tech: legaltechnology.com/latest-news artificiallawyer.com law.com/legaltechnews lawzana.com/article/legal-tech/lawzana-legal-tech-ai-briefing-july-2026-352 legaltechmonitor.com

Join Jose Paulo Graciotti and Tommaso Ricci for a conversation all about the legal tech industry—where it is, where it's going, and what's next.

This ILTA Voices episode explored the growing role of frontier AI companies and major technology providers in the legal market, examining their impact and whether it matters. The discussion covered how large law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal tech vendors are being affected by evolving client expectations, AI-ready deliverables, and new partnership models. Moderator: @Paul Giedraitis - CEO, Orgaimi  Speakers: @Patrick DiDomenico - Founder & CEO, InspireKM Consulting @Nicola Shaver - CEO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub Recorded on 07-15-2026.

Join us for our newest podcast series, Hot Topics, posted weekly every Monday. We'll take you through the latest news in the Legal Tech and AI space to keep you up-to-date for the week ahead. Interested in reading more on a certain story? We've got you covered—all of our sources are linked below:   https://techpp.com/2026/07/10/daily-brief-july-10-2026-chatgpt-work/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/meta-enters-the-crowded-ai-coding-battle-with-muse-spark-1-1/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/chinese-ai-models-costs-us-openai-anthropic.html https://www.reuters.com/business/zuckerberg-says-ai-agent-development-going-slower-than-expected-2026-07-02/ https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/ https://www.legaltechmonitor.com/

Legal professionals are increasingly using AI to build internal automations, workflow tools, and client-facing applications, often without the involvement of the IT or security departments. This episode examines what happens when "vibe coding" meets the legal environment: client data handled by code nobody fully understands, third-party dependencies nobody vetted, and compliance obligations nobody mapped.  Listeners will leave with practical tips for enabling AI-assisted code development without abandoning their duty of care. Moderator: @Jack Recinto - Director of Applications, Ice Miller LLP Speaker: @Ken Fishkin - Associate Director of Information Security, Lowenstein Sandler LLP Recorded on 07-08-2026.

Join Ravan Roddy and Barbara Darby as they explore Ravan's experiences in the role, points of pride, and hopes for what the committee will carry forward.

Brenda Albeno, GRC Manager at Loeb & Loeb, joined host Heather Morrow for the She Secures podcast to share her journey from IT operations into cybersecurity. Her entry into the field began with an unexpected project: building a physical asset inventory from scratch after the firm had none. What she assumed would be a quick task turned into weeks of detective work, uncovering laptops stashed under beds, cribs, and even in bathrooms. The director of security was so impressed with both the outcome and her approach that he invited her to join the security team. Fifteen years later, she's still in the field. Brenda is candid about the steep learning curve she faced, crediting late nights of self-study, her Security Plus certification, and the mentorship of her director, Mark Ewing Chao, as the pillars that carried her through. She describes him as someone who believed in her before she fully believed in herself. Today, Brenda's passion is governance, risk, and compliance. Her days are a constant juggle of vendor assessments, client security questionnaires, policy reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with IT, legal, and leadership. She sees herself as a translator between technical teams and legal stakeholders, focused on building programs that people will actually follow, not just policies that look good on paper. She closes with a message for women in and around the industry: she wishes more people, especially women, were exposed to cybersecurity earlier in their careers, so they could see just how many different paths the field has to offer.

Join Mailise Johnson, Imare' Jordan, and their moderator, Lakeesha Bailey, for the first part of a three-part discussion about mentoring inside of law firms.

Your legal expertise gets you into the room. Your leadership identity determines whether your voice shapes the outcome. As expectations of legal professionals continue to rise, influence, credibility, and executive presence have become essential leadership skills. This session introduced Leadership Identity—a practical framework for intentionally shaping how you show up, how you’re experienced, and the reputation you build when it matters most. Listeners learned how Leadership Identity becomes a real advantage when others trust your judgment, seek your perspective, and rely on you in high‑stakes moments. Through real‑world examples and immediately applicable strategies, listeners gained tools to strengthen credibility beyond technical expertise, expand their influence in decision‑making conversations, and bring a steady executive presence to complex, high‑visibility situations. Walk away ready to move from a trusted legal expert to a strategic leader others rely on. Moderator: Andrea Webster - Associate Director of Legal Innovation and Operations, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Speaker: Kristen Sonday - Co-Founder, Paladin

In this episode, Carolyn Humpherys (LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynhumpherys/) and Michael Foster sit down to discuss one of the hot topics in the legal industry right now: AI Validation.

Dean Sonderegger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, and Jennifer McIver, Director of Legal Operations and Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, sit down and dive into where AI is Today, and where it's going next. Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/enterprise-legal-management LegalView Insights 2026: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/report-legalview-insights-volume-2026-1-rate-pressure-paradox Background on the Invoice Review Agent tool: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/news/wolters-kluwer-introduces-agentic-ai-invoice-review-to-legalview-billanalyzer

At the top, feedback gets quieter—but the need for clarity only grows louder. In this episode, we explore how seasoned leaders stay self-aware when no one’s holding up the mirror.   - How do you self-assess when there’s no one above you offering feedback? - Which roles or decisions shaped your leadership style most—and what did they teach you? - If you could give your pre-C-suite self one sentence of advice, what would it be? - And how do you know when you’ve drifted off-mission—and what does it take to realign?   This episode invites honest reflection and sets the tone for future-focused leadership. Because seeing yourself clearly isn’t just a skill—it’s a responsibility.

Portals and intranets continue to play a critical role in Knowledge Management—whether you're serving internal teams or delivering value directly to clients. In a GenAI-driven world, having a centralized, well-governed home for playbooks, standards, and trusted knowledge is more important than ever.   In this podcast, we spoke with a KM leader who shared insights and lessons learned from building and launching a mature KM platform. The speaker shared practical insights on organizing knowledge, designing sustainable processes, and making thoughtful UI and experience decisions. They also looked back at lessons learned along the way and explored what ongoing governance and maintenance really look like once the platform is live. Moderator: @Brandie Knox - Principal & Creative Director, Knox Design Strategy Speaker: @Caitlin Gibson - Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton Recorded on 06-17-2026. 

This episode reframed “AI in law” as a business-operations opportunity, focusing on low-risk, high-return use cases across the back office (finance, operations, IT, HR, and knowledge). Bill Brice and April Heimerl emphasized starting with real process pain points, then using AI to reduce repetitive work (e.g., time-entry cleanup, month-end support, intake triage, policy/FAQ summarization) while keeping human oversight and clear guardrails. The discussion closed with practical steps firms can take immediately: pick one workflow, pilot with users, and measure time saved and friction removed. Moderator: @April Heimerl - April Heimerl, Manager, Epiq Advisory for Law Firms  Speaker: @Bill Bice - CEO, Zebraworks Recorded on 06-16-2026.

The GC comes to you with a difficult problem: “How could you detect and stop this?” In May, the SEC charged 21 individuals in an insider trading scheme led by an M&A attorney who built a global network that included other attorneys. While technology can't prevent every bad act, it can play an important role in identifying risks and strengthening controls. Tune in to this episode for a lively discussion and practical insights on what you can do to help mitigate these threats. Moderator: @Scott Christensen - Founding Partner, Kyndig Consulting   Speakers: @David Forrestall - CEO, SecurIT360 @Reggie Pool - Practical IG LLC, Principal Recorded on 06-08-2026.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal industry, but not every legal task requires the power - or cost - of a large language model. In this episode, Rakyesh Itekar discussed the emerging three-tier AI architecture that combines LLMs, SLMs, and MLMs to deliver the right intelligence for the right task. Explore how law firms can optimize costs, improve security through on-premises AI, reduce hallucinations, and create a governed AI framework that supports long-term operational excellence. Creator: @Rakyesh Itekar - Practice Head., V Group Inc Recorded on 06-04-2026.

We are pleased to introduce the fifth 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.   Sessions included: Tabletop Exercise on CoPilot Work-First Or People-First? Introduction of Legal Data Intelligence

Cindy Heiner, Chief Information Security Officer at Aiden Technologies, brings more than two decades of security leadership to this candid conversation about career pivots, people-first leadership, and the evolving role of AI in security operations. What began as a near-exit from IT (she was seriously considering opening a coffee shop and bookstore in rural Oklahoma) turned into a defining career in cybersecurity after a colleague recruited her to build one of the earliest application security teams in 2003.   In this episode, Cindy shares how CliftonStrengths coaching helped her grow as both a leader and an introvert navigating a male-dominated field, why building the right team matters more than filling roles, and how she approaches AI and automation in security with enthusiasm balanced by a firm belief in human oversight. She also speaks directly to women considering a career in security, challenging the gatekeeping mindset and encouraging candidates not to let job descriptions scare them off.

Branding & Storytelling for Marketing Internal Tools examined how law firms can borrow from traditional marketing and storytelling techniques to drive internal adoption of legal technology. Rather than launching tools and hoping attorneys find them, this session explored creative, human-centered ways to demonstrate how tech actually supports day-to-day legal work. Through real-world examples and practical ideas, it reframed internal tech promotion as a narrative challenge—connecting the right tools to the right moments in an attorney's workflow, and making innovation feel relevant, useful, and worth engaging with. Moderator: @Mallory Arents - Innovation Training Specialist, Greenberg Traurig Speaker: @Vishal Agnihotri - Managing Director, Innovation and Knowledge, Alston & Bird Recorded on 05-26-2026.

In this episode, we break down how law firms can move from recognizing the need for AI governance to putting it into practice. The speakers explored the unique position firms hold as both AI adopters and client advisors, along with the real-world challenges of balancing innovation, risk, and resources. Moderator: @Madeleine La Cour - Director, Risk and Compliance Operations, Baker Botts L.L.P.   Speakers: @David Arlington - Technology Innovation and Practice Solutions Department Lead, Baker Botts L.L.P. @Kevin Clark - Sr. Director of Compliance & Governance, Dickinson Wright PLLC Recorded on 05-21-2026.

Executive burnout doesn’t always look like collapse—it often wears a polished exterior. In this episode, we explore the hidden toll of leadership done wrong and what it takes to reset before your impact starts to suffer. - How does burnout show up in the C-suite? Think defensiveness, disengagement, or quiet stagnation. - What are the early warning signs—and how can you catch them before they catch you? - What’s the first thing you’d cut from your calendar to reclaim energy and clarity? - And how do you rebuild focus without losing influence or momentum? This episode builds tension with intention, inviting leaders to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Because thriving isn’t just about performance—it’s about sustainability.

Join ILTA CEO, Joy Heath Rush, and ILTA Board Secretary, Christina Griffin, for the second 2026 ILTA Update to stay in the know on surveys, opportunities, and more!

Even the most secure AI tool fails without adoption. In part three, the focus shifted to people—how to run a meaningful pilot, identify credible champions, and use peer trust to drive real change. This session explored how late followers can turn caution into long-term success. Part three of three. Moderator: Aaron Barbee - Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan Woolley - Cloud Engineer, Husch Blackwell

We are pleased to introduce the fourth 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. Session Included: Mentoring for Mutual Success

SheSecures is an ILTA Women in Security podcast series dedicated to amplifying the experiences, expertise, and leadership of women shaping the future of legal security. Each episode is designed to be approachable and useful, with real takeaways you can apply in your own role. This month’s episode is with Sherri Vollick.  Sherri is a strategic and accomplished cyber and risk leader with deep expertise in security operations, governance, risk and compliance, secure application development, and cloud security. Sherri currently serves as Director of Information Security & Compliance at Saul Ewing LLP and is an active mentor and contributor within the broader information security community.

Trust is the make-or-break issue for GenAI adoption in law firms. In part two, this session examines how Microsoft Copilot actually accesses firm data, why attorney skepticism is both expected and healthy, and how permissions, governance, and data hygiene act as critical guardrails. Part two of three.   Moderator: Aaron Barbee, Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan Woolley, Cloud Engineer, Husch Blackwell

One in five women you work with is in some phase of menopause. It starts earlier than we knew, and the first symptoms are often neurological rather than physical. Listen as four women from ILTA's Women Who Lead committee get real about menopause, the professional toll no one talks about, and the first US state law that's changing the conversation for women in the workplace.

This episode explores the often-overlooked vulnerabilities in third-party relationships that can expose your firm to data breaches, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties. Listeners will learn how to move beyond static, one-time assessments to a proactive, continuous monitoring framework that addresses hidden risks, including those during vendor onboarding and offboarding.  Moderator: Kevin J. Foster, Sr., Director Cybersecurity Operations, White and Williams LLP  Speaker: Azam Shaikh, Sourcing & Procurement Leader, Baker Botts L.L.P.  Recorded on 04-23-2026.

Not all advice ages well—and some never worked to begin with. In this episode, we take a breather from the intensity of executive life to laugh (and learn) from the leadership myths we’ve outgrown. - What’s the worst leadership advice you’ve ever received—and how did it backfire? - Which “must-do” turned out to be totally irrelevant in practice? - What books or frameworks overpromised, and what actually moved the needle? - And what leadership habit did you finally ditch—that changed everything? This episode lightens the tone before we dive into burnout and future-facing themes, offering a refreshing reminder: growth often begins with letting go.

This session focused on what happens after a legal tech pilot launches—and why so many well‑planned pilots quietly stall during execution.   Designed for project managers and program leaders, the discussion moves beyond task tracking and timelines to examine how pilots succeed (or fail) based on adoption, behavior change, and clarity around the business problem being solved. We explored common execution pitfalls—unclear expectations, over‑reliance on reluctant or “voluntold” participants, scope creep, and overlooking the human side of change—and how these issues show up once a pilot is underway.   The conversation highlighted practical execution practices, including setting and reinforcing clear expectations, building and maintaining a pilot tester pool, creating space for reflection between pilot and rollout, and applying change management throughout. Listeners come away with concrete ways to assess pilot health while it’s underway—and know how, when, and where to intervene to keep pilots productive, make them fly, or course‑correct with confidence. Moderator: Floor Blindenbach - CEO, Organizing4Innovation LLC Speakers: Kirstie Andino - Senior Manager, Litigation Support Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Morgan Himenez - Project Manager II, Thompson Coburn LLC

Many law firms are interested in the productivity gains offered by Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, but they struggle with organizational skepticism and a commitment to security, ethics, and accuracy. This session is dedicated to bridging that gap. Part one of three.  Moderator: Aaron Barbee, Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan Woolley, Cloud Engineer, Husch Blackwell

We are pleased to introduce the third 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.