Partnership includes a member discount on ACEDS certification, training and membership, joint educational programming at ILTA conferences, and a new eDiscovery conference launching in April 2027
Chicago, IL - 24 August 2026 — The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and BARBRI, Inc., a leading provider of legal education and the parent organization of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), today announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to expand access to eDiscovery education and certification for legal technology professionals worldwide.
ILTA members will now receive a twenty percent (20%) discount on ACEDS certification and training products and membership, making it easier for practitioners across ILTA's global community to build and validate specialized eDiscovery expertise.
The partnership also deepens collaboration between the two organizations at ILTA's flagship events. BARBRI will be recognized as an educational partner at ILTACON, ILTA Europe, and EVOLVE, with exhibit presence at each conference, and the organizations will jointly promote each other's programs, resources, and membership offerings to their respective communities throughout the year.
ILTA and BARBRI will further collaborate on a new eDiscovery conference for legal technology and eDiscovery professionals, with the inaugural event planned for Q2 2027 and a second edition in 2028. The two organizations will jointly develop the program and secure speakers through a shared planning committee, bringing together practitioner expertise from both organizations' communities.
“ILTA is thrilled to partner with BARBRI and ACEDS to provide even more value to our Member organizations and the broader legal technology community globally. The timing is especially exciting given the upcoming introduction of ACEDS’ international certification!”
— Joy Heath Rush, CEO, ILTA
“This partnership brings together two organizations committed to helping legal professionals stay ahead of change. By combining ILTA’s unmatched community with BARBRI and ACEDS’ expertise in legal education and certification, we’re creating new pathways for professionals to build skills, earn credentials, and shape the future of legal technology and eDiscovery.”
— Lucie Allen, Co-CEO, BARBRI
“We’re thrilled to launch this strategic alliance with ILTA,” said Michael Quartararo, President of ACEDS. “As AI and emerging technologies continue to transform the legal industry, bringing our communities together creates new opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to education, innovation, and professional development.”
— Michael Quartararo, President, ACEDS
“This partnership with BARBRI and ACEDS is exactly the kind of collaboration that strengthens our industry as a whole. By partnering with organizations so deeply committed to eDiscovery education, we can provide our members with even more resources, expertise, and opportunities to advance their careers. We’re excited to see where this partnership takes us and the impact we can make together."
— Tyler Howes, Chief Revenue Officer, ILTA
The education partner discount will be available to active ILTA members via a dedicated discount code, distributed directly to members. Additional details on the new eDiscovery conference, including dates, location, and program information, will be announced at a later date
About ILTA
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) serves the professional needs of more than 27,000 international legal technology professionals and their organizations. Since its founding in 1980, the association's focus has been to achieve results for its membership and the legal technology profession at large. Much of the value provided by the association comes from coordinated efforts with its global volunteer membership teams.
About BARBRI and ACEDS
BARBRI is the global leader and largest provider of tech-enabled legal learning solutions for law students, law schools, universities, professionals, law firms, and organizations.
BARBRI has been the number one brand in legal education for nearly 60 years and has forged a trusted relationship with millions of legal professionals around the world. BARBRI’s ongoing commitment to innovation in technology, learning science, and expert content and curriculum and through the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialist (ACEDS), BARBRI offers certification, training and community resources for eDiscovery and legal technology professionals worldwide.
Media Contacts:
ILTA: Dawn Hudgins dhudgins@iltanet.org
BARBRI/ACEDS: Katie Saylor katie.saylor@barbri.com