ILTA Voices

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.

In-house legal teams are adopting technology and AI solutions at a faster pace than many law firms, creating a growing gap in innovation and efficiency. This podcast explored why this gap exists, how it impacts client expectations, and what outside counsel can learn from corporate legal departments’ approach to tech adoption. Moderator:  @Thomas Daemen - Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation - Legal and Corporate Affairs Speakers: @Brad Blickstein -  CEO, The Blickstein Group  @Amy Monaghan - Senior Counsel, Director of KM and AI Enablement, Policy & Legal Ops, Ford Motor Company Justin Moon - Partner, Technology Transactions & Privacy, Perkins Coie LLP

In this episode of ILTA Voices, ILTA’s DEI Committee member, Anna Corbett, sits down with JJ Thompson and Giles Thompson of Avvoka for an open, practical, and deeply human conversation about neurodiversity in the legal profession and beyond. Together, they explore how workplace culture, technology, and leadership choices can look and feel under different approaches to inclusion. This episode offers concrete takeaways for attorneys, managers, and leaders who want to build workplaces where people can do their best work—without having to hide how their brains work. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, manage diverse teams, or simply care about designing better systems for everyone, this conversation will leave you with new language, new perspectives, and plenty of hope for what’s possible. Want to learn more about DEI at ILTA? Visit https://www.iltanet.org/resources/dei to explore resources or get involved. Speakers: Giles Thompson, CRO, Avvoka JJ Thompson, Account Executive, Avvoka Moderator: Anna Corbett, Practice Innovation Strategist, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Leadership development is a long game—and when it’s rushed or misaligned, the consequences ripple far beyond one role. In this episode, we explore the delicate art of growing future leaders without leaving a trail of collateral damage. - How do you spot leadership potential early—and nurture it with intention, not assumption? - What happens when a promotion doesn’t go as planned? We share a moment we missed the mark, and what we’d do differently now. - How do you model leadership culture instead of simply managing tasks? - And how do you balance mentoring others while still delivering your own results? This mid-series episode zooms out to examine the broader impact of leadership decisions—on teams, culture, and the leaders we’re shaping for tomorrow. If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between growth and risk, this one’s for you.

What does resilience really look like in today’s rapidly evolving workplace? In this episode, Julia Montgomery, Beverley Seche, Nicole Monroe, and Doreen Kaminsky from the Women Who Lead Committee discuss the inspiration and themes behind Women Who Lead: Catalyst, and why resilience has become one of the most critical skills for the future of leadership. Haven't registered for Catalyst yet? Register now: https://www.iltanet.org/live-events/catalyst

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, Legal Tech Consultant 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