The winner is the chef who takes the same ingredients as everyone else and produces the best results. - Edward de Bono, psychologist
2008 Conference	Proportioning Technology Investments
	Barbara Schane Jackson of Hildebrandt joins Karen Levy and John Alber in discussing how should law firms decide what is the right level of spending for IT. They explore the strategic considerations that apply to technology investment and look at publicly available metrics and peel off the covers to get at what firms are really thinking when they set levels of investment. Are higher levels of investment true competitive differentiators or should money be spent elsewhere in the firm?
2007 Conference	Innovative Use of Technology in the Legal Department
	David Rohde of Baker Robbins leads a panel including Corporate members Peter Vissicchio, Mike Russell and Risa Schwartz, who summarize the latest and greatest in their departments.  Three very different innovative areas will be discussed: (1) a FAQ project: streamlining the process of finding what you need when you need it; (2) data warehousing disparate information for dash-boarding and report building - bringing all that data into focus without overwhelming the IT staff or the user; and (3) electronic management of paper invoices (yes, this can be innovative!).
2007 Conference	Exploring Technology Business Models
	In this session, Elizabeth Broderick, Martin Metz, and Gerard Neiditsch explore several ways in which coupling technology strategy with the strategy of the firm can leave the firm in a better competitive position. We explore a number of models, including direct-revenue models (selling technology), relationship-building models, competition-enhancing models, reputation-enhancing models, and litigation support and EDD models.
2007 Conference	Diversity as a Business Strategy
	Connie Hoffman, Jay Kim, and Norm Mullock from Redwood Analytics ciscuss how the diversity movement now reaches far beyond regulated industries such as defense contractors. Companies report undertaking their diversity initiatives "because it is the right thing to do" and because "diverse firms perform better and deliver better results." How are firms responding to these diversity initiatives? How do these initiatives bear on business strategies for firms? What role can technology play in all this (hint: a few firms are using technology to great advantage here)?  (Note: large file, may take time to open)
2004 White Paper	ILTA Technology Allowance Quick Survey 2004
	This survey asks about firm policies on how laptops, PDAs, home computers, etc.
2003 Conference	ILTA HR Systems Survey
	Tracey Baetzel presents the findings of a survey of ILTA firms about what HR systems are being used, who supports them in the firm, and a prescription for success.
2003 Group docs	An In-Depth Look into KM’s Current Use & Future Trends in Legal Depts
	A survey conducted by Price Waterhouse Cooper to determine the current status of Knowledge Management initiatives in the legal profession and insights into future KM trends -- specifically in regard to Legal Departments.
2003 Group docs	An In-Depth Look into KM’s Current Use & Future Trends in Law Firms
	A survey conducted by Price Waterhouse Cooper to determine the current status of Knowledge Management initiatives in the legal profession and insights into future KM trends -- specifically in regard to law firms.