(Chicago, IL) 12 May 2025 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is proud to announce its new incoming board members, effective 14 August 2025. This esteemed group will guide ILTA in advancing technology innovation and fostering collaborative solutions in support of the legal profession.
The new Board of Directors beginning August 2025 are as follows:
• Jason Dirkx - President (elected) - Second Term
• Andrew Powell - Executive Vice President – First Term
• Christina Griffin – Secretary – First Term
• Paul Wittekind – Treasurer – Second Term
• Christina Griffin - Director with Portfolio (DWP) for Constituents Council
• Ann Halkett - DWP for Education Council – First Term
• Julie Brown - DWP for Local Experience Council – Second Term
• Daniel Melleby - DWP for Volunteer Council – First Term
These leaders bring both fresh perspectives and a wealth of experience, positioning ILTA to address emerging challenges in the legal technology landscape and seize new opportunities for growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome this extraordinary group of board members,” said Joy Heath Rush, CEO of ILTA. “Their collective expertise and passion for volunteerism are vital as ILTA continues to empower legal professionals through technology.”
As ILTA transitions into this new era of leadership, the organization is grateful for the dedication of those board members whose terms end in August: Tony McKenna, Gary Berger, Catherine Monte, and Kara Portwood. They have been steadfast in their commitment to fostering a community of excellence within the legal technology sector.
ABOUT ILTA
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) serves the professional needs of more than 25,000 international legal technology professionals and their organizations. Since its founding in 1980, the association’s focus is to achieve results for our membership and the legal technology profession at large. Much of the value we provide as an association occurs through the coordinated efforts with our global volunteer membership teams.
For more information about ILTA and its initiatives, please visit www.iltanet.org.
Media Contact:
Dawn Hudgins
dhudgins@iltanet.org