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Press Release | ILTA Announces 2023 ILTACON Speaker Applications

By ILTA News posted 2 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) March 20, 2023   – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the opening speaker applications for ILTACON 2023. ILTACON is a robust 4.5 day conference, with comprehensive peer-driven programs, educational content, and face-to-face networking. This year’s conference will be held 20-24 August at the Walt Disney World (WDW) Swan and Dolphin & Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. Beginning today, Speaker Applications are open for ILTACON. ILTA encourages technology professionals, at every level, to apply to speak and lead educational sessions covering the gamut ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces 2023 LegalSEC Summit Speaker Applications

By ILTA News posted 8 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) March 13, 2023   – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the opening of speaker applications for LegalSEC Summit 2023. LegalSEC Summit , this year’s conference, held 3-5 May at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, will feature three full days of educational programming, focused on the information security challenges faced by the legal industry. Beginning today, Speaker Applications are open for LegalSEC Summit. ILTA encourages technology professionals, at every level, who manage security, governance, risk, and compliance in support of the practice of law, to apply to speak and lead educational sessions. ...
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Putting a data minimization strategy in place

By Denise Prior posted 12 days ago
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Is your law firm in full control of data minimization? This question arises because in our first blog on this topic we set out the top ten reasons why firms need to destroy much more data than they do . In that piece we explained that excess data increases the likelihood of cyberattack and compliance breaches; it makes firms spend more than they need to on storage; and it hurts systems’ efficiency and firm productivity. Yet the evidence suggests that a large proportion of firms don’t recognize the danger they’re in. In a 2021 cybersecurity survey run by the ABA, only just over half (53%) of respondents said their firm even had a policy to manage data ...
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Titles for Zoom Meetings

By Nancy Williams posted 13 days ago
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We recently implemented Zoom across our conference rooms and have received concerns about the titles of the meetings being displayed on the TV and Schedulers. When meetings are set up, they often put the client/matter names in the title. However, the concern for client confidentiality has been raised now that the information is displayed in public areas in/outside conference rooms. Has anyone else dealt with this issue when you implemented zoom, and how did you handle it?
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Press Release | ILTA Announces 2023 LegalSEC Summit Keynote Speaker

By ILTA News posted 14 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) March 7, 2023   –   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces Jeff McKissack as the 2023 LegalSEC Summit (LSS) conference Keynote speaker. ILTA is pleased to announce Jeff McKissack , President, Defense by Design, as the Thursday morning Keynote . This year’s conference, held 3-5 May at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, will feature three full days of educational programming, focused on the information security challenges faced by the legal industry. The 2023 LSS Keynote session, led by Mr. McKissack, a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of physical, data, and reputational risks, will ...
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Neat Trick/Tip to Add To Your Bag!

By Brian Balistreri posted 18 days ago
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Please enjoy this tip by Ian McCormick, Manager of IT Development and Events, ILTA. If you need instant transcription of a Audio File, Word Online now allows you to upload a file, and it will transcribe, mark speaker changes, and provide timemarks. You can use video files, just make sure they are small or office will kick you out. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Microsoft #Firm
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Press Release | ILTA Announces ILTACON 2023

By ILTA News posted 19 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) March 2, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces 2023 ILTACON. ILTA is pleased to announce the return of the premier educational and networking event for the legal sector, ILTACON . This year’s conference will be held 20-24 August at the Walt Disney World (WDW) Swan and Dolphin & Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. ILTACON is a robust 4.5 day conference, with comprehensive peer-driven programs, educational content, and face-to-face networking. Industry experts and the legal community collaborate to discover and evolve successful legal operation strategies for ...
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Use KM to Drive Your BD and Marketing Success

By Brian Balistreri posted 21 days ago
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***Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the co-authors, Rachel Shields Williams, Director, Knowledge Management, Sidley Austin LLP and Erin Baxendale, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Clients and Industries, Sidley Austin LLP. Knowledge Management (KM) and Business Development (BD)/Marketing are the wonder powers of a law firm. KM helps organize and maintain systems that track the firm’s experience with Clients, Matters, and People. BD/Marketing packages this experience in a variety of ways to help create awareness and win new business for the firm. Both groups leverage lawyer work product and relationships to help drive revenue ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces 13th Annual Distinguished Peer Awards

By ILTA News posted 21 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) February 28, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the 13 th Annual Distinguished Peer Awards. ILTA is pleased to announce the return of the in-person awards ceremony , to be held on 4 May 2023, in conjunction with the LegalSEC Summit conference . Established in 2010, the Distinguished Peer Awards program honors the achievements of those who leverage the strategic advantages of technology in the legal profession. Within our member community, the awards recognize outstanding achievements in organizational and individual excellence, as well as leadership and professionalism; and our business partners ...
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Change Management In Legal – Some Practical Tips For User-Facing Interactions/Technology Management Best Practices

By Brian Balistreri posted 26 days ago
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Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the co-authors, Nadine Ezzie, Founder + President, ezzie + co. and Kenneth Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Xerdict. Recently, we published a piece on change management via the prism of a legal tech matter management case study. In this ILTA blog, we drill down on the case study to provide six concrete suggestions – three user-facing and three more technological in nature – to assist those in the ILTA community to integrate strong change management principles in their technology efforts. Three Tips - User Facing Aspects Of Change Management In Legal Change Management for Legal Professionals - Communication ...
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10 REASONS WHY CIO’S NEED TO ENGAGE WITH DATA MINIMIZATION

By Denise Prior posted 26 days ago
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In a world where data volumes are increasing exponentially, it’s surprising that nearly half of US law firms don’t even have a policy to manage data retention and disposition. The problem may be that firms haven’t grasped the dangers of excess data, and therefore why they should take data minimization seriously. To help bring firms some clarity, these are the top ten reasons why CIO’s need to destroy much more of the data they hold. 1. Excess data makes your firm a bigger target for cybercriminals. In particular, ransomware attacks have been identified as an “increasing threat to attorneys and law firms of all sizes.” [1] Given that ...
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How Important It Is To Have a Project Area in Legal Ops

By Marcelo Cardoso posted 28 days ago
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Please enjoy this blog post authored by Marcelo Cardoso, Supervisor of Data Analytics, Mercado Livre. The Legal Ops area is an area that deals with legal and regulatory issues in business organizations, and project management is essential to ensure that legal operations are efficient and effective. A project specialist can be of great importance to this area, even if it is not a lawyer. A project expert is responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget and quality of projects in an organization. In the area of Legal Ops, this means that the project specialist can help coordinate the organization's legal activities, ensure that goals ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces 2023 LegalSEC Summit Registration

By ILTA News posted 28 days ago
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(Chicago, IL) February 21, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces registration opening for the 2023 LegalSEC conference. ILTA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for LegalSEC Summit . Registration includes access to all educational sessions, meals, exhibits, and networking events. This year’s conference, held 3-5 May at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, will feature three full days of educational programming, focused on the information security challenges faced by the legal industry. Full information on the conference can be found here . Further announcements about the conference ...
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Best application for matter intake

By Jacques-Alexandre Lepage posted 02-15-2023
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Hello, I have just started working as an IT manager in a medium-sized IP firm (about 100 lawyers). One of our big issues with our IT environment is to have a solid client file opening that allows us to use a workflow and then easily push the information to the right system. I saw that Intapp was really used in the market, however I was wondering if there are other applications like this that are less expensive and perhaps more suitable for a company of our size. So, any suggestions or ideas are welcome. PVI (We use, iManage, 3E and Patrix) Thank you very much,
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Managing Culture and Shifting Mindset: Follow-Up Blog Post

By Brian Balistreri posted 02-14-2023
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**Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the author Madeline Boyer, Director, Innovation Lab, Reed Smith LLP. I have often said one of my superpowers as an anthropologist is to quickly assimilate into new environments. This ability to observe, identify, and model the norms of a new group was honed through my doctoral ethnographic fieldwork on coworking spaces in the early 2010s. It has been both a boon and a challenge as my career has evolved: it allows me to build credibility and understanding with relative speed at any new client or job but has also built in a bit of intellectual wanderlust. When I was in consulting, I never had a great answer ...
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Law Firm Attorneys and Business Professionals Survey Results: Bridging the Divide is Good Business

By Brian Balistreri posted 02-14-2023
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***Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the co-authors, Kristin Rhodes, Senior Practice Manager, Paul Hastings LLP and Harriet Joubert-Vaklyes, Senior Project Manager - Legal Operations, CBRE Group. I am going to admit something embarrassing to you: I’ve been in legal for more than 15 years and I’m not an attorney. I thought about going to law school but at that time the economy had recently tanked and many of the associates I worked with seemed unhappy. Instead, I got my Master’s degree in philosophy and public policy. It’s important for you to know that because I work in a profession where degrees and pedigree matter . They matter so much ...
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The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Skills in Today's Legal Field

By Brian Balistreri posted 02-13-2023
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Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the author Ricci Masero, Marketing Manager, Intellek. In his role as Marketing Manager at Intellek, Ricci helps firms to access technology that will revolutionize training, accelerate digital transformation, boost adoption, and streamline employee onboarding. The demand for employees with strong soft skills, such as emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills , is on the rise in today's professional world. Organizations are recognizing the importance of these skills in creating a positive and productive workplace culture, fostering better communication and conflict resolution, and improving overall ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces 2023 LegalSEC Summit

By ILTA News posted 02-09-2023
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(Chicago, IL) February 9, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the 2023 LegalSEC conference. ILTA is pleased to announce the return of a core educational event for ILTA: LegalSEC Summit . This year’s conference, held 3-5 May at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, will feature three full days of educational programming, focused on the information security challenges faced by the legal industry. LegalSEC Summit is designed for technology professionals, at every level, who manage security, governance, risk, and compliance in support of the practice of law. Full information on the conference can be found ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Multiple One-Day Conferences

By ILTA News posted 02-07-2023
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(Chicago, IL) February 7, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces three new ILTA one-day conferences. ILTA is pleased to announce a new series of one-day events, beginning in March and April 2023. The first event, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion virtual conference, “Facing Bias & Finding Influence” will take place on 29 March 2023. This virtual workshop, presented by Step Up Equity Matters , offers an understanding of how biases shape our views of the people around us, and how we can disrupt biases and practice Inclusive Leadership. A full agenda has been announced and registration for ...
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Three Reasons to Explore AI for Conflicts Checking

By Brian Balistreri posted 02-01-2023
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Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of the author Rabiya Hirji, Solution Advisory Director, Risk Products, Intapp. Rabiya Hirji has over 20 years in-house risk experience and six years of risk consulting experience. In her role as Solution Advisory Director at Intapp, Rabiya helps firms optimize their investments in risk and compliance technology. In today’s hypercompetitive legal market, law firms are under even more pressure to start working with new clients as soon as possible. And the most time-consuming part of new business intake is reviewing, reporting, and clearing conflicts. As a risk consultant with years of experience, clients often ...
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