This past week members discussed the need for an internal litigation support team and more. The ILTACON counter says we have 51 days until ILTACON. Your peers share their excitement for the opportunity to learn and network. Explore curated sources on these topics including some from ILTA’s treasure chest.
Should a Firm Have a Litigation Support Team?
A member recently asked this question and many members responded. You can review the discussion thread if you belong to the Litigation Support Community. ILTA has resources to support the need for an internal litigation support department but also recognize that the litigation support department functions have changed and will continue to change. Be nimble! For more on this compelling topic review these ILTA resources.
ILTA’s Litigation and Practice Support White Paper: A Career in Metamorphosis – Released in April 2016, this white paper provides insight to Litigation Support Professionals and organizational leaders. For inspiration and to learn more about the evolution of this industry see Beth Patterson’s article “Award Winning Innovation and the Evolving Role of LPS Professionals” and Cindy MacBean’s assessment in “And the Survey Says: Trends and Topics in Litigation Support.”
ILTA’s 2015 Litigation & Practice Support Survey – Released in December 2015, the survey reports that 81% of respondents have an internal litigation support team. See pages 13-14 for discussions on third-party vendor use and outsourcing.
Practice Economics 101 for Litigation/Practice Support Professionals – This ILTA webinar teaches you how to interpret metrics and understand the litigation support department’s role in relation with the business of the firm.
“Certifiable – The Value of Certifications to Your Career” podcasts– CEDS with Sherry Hicks and CEDS with ACEDS provide input on the ways certifications can enhance your department and career.
Outsourcing Policy Development – Outsource or DIY – This blog post by ILTA member, Dana Sarti, shares her perspective and questions to ask when considering outsourcing or keeping work in-house.
ILTACON is Coming!
This past week, Jack Thompson shared a preview of the sessions designed specifically for corporate legal department and government ILTACON participants, “Corporate Legal Day 2016 – Achieve Monumental Success.” Steven Lastres curated a large selection of sessions to consider and networking opportunities for librarian going to ILTACON in “Why Librarians Should Attend ILTACON.” Like last year, ILTACON TV returns to ILTACON. Interviews with premier thought leaders in the legal technology industries and beyond will be viewable at the registration desk and online so ILTACON participants and those back at the office can learn about what’s now and next in our industry.
SOMETHING EXTRA – 2016 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey and Legal Innovation & Tech Fest Recordings
There’s still time to complete the 2016 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey. Please complete all responses by July 11th. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for $500 or a complimentary ILTACON Registration. As reflected in the 2015 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey, this survey paints a picture of the purchasing and budget landscape in the legal technology industry.
Last week I shared the comments of ILTA speakers at the Legal Innovation & Tech Fest. This week I share recordings. Learn why Rick Krzyminski, Julian Tsisin, Berys Amor and Michelle Mahoney appreciated the conference in select Legal Innovation & Tech Fest Audio Recordings.
As ILTA’s content curator, I’m always monitoring the discussion forums to discover what topics are top-of-mind among the members. Each week, I focus on a few areas that spark your interest, and I provide some curated resources to assist your own information-gathering on the topics. If there are specific topics you would like assistance exploring, please contact me at joanne@iltanet.org