Whether you're attending ILTACON this August, considering it for the future, or simply curious about why it's become the premier conference for legal technology professionals, this session is for you.
Join a panel of seasoned ILTACON veterans as they share candid insights on how to maximize your conference experience, build meaningful industry relationships, identify the sessions that deliver the most value, and avoid common mistakes that can leave attendees overwhelmed and exhausted.
Our panelists have collectively attended several ILTACON conferences and will discuss:
- How to plan your schedule without missing key opportunities
- The networking strategies that create lasting professional connections
- The biggest surprises first-time attendees encounter
- Emerging legal technology trends they're watching this year
- What makes ILTACON different from other conferences
- Why so many legal technology professionals return year after year
Whether you're heading to ILTACON 2026 or evaluating whether it's worth the investment in future years, you'll leave with practical advice, insider perspectives, and a clearer understanding of what makes this event such a cornerstone of the legal technology community.
Panelists:
Tim Eckenrode, Security & Desktop Manager, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Melissa (MJ) Jester, CIO, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
Randy Smith, CIO, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
Moderator: Erin Barrio, Sr. Director of Marketing & Growth, Zebraworks
Columbus Attendees:
Bonus Networking Happy Hour Immediately following the panel, attendees joining Columbus in person are invited to stay for a complimentary networking happy hour beginning at 4:00 PM, generously sponsored by Zebraworks. Managing Director Kristi Pierson will join us as we continue the conversation and connect with colleagues from across Ohio's legal technology community.
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET (Columbus Bonus Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET)
Columbus In-Person Location:
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
41 S. High Street
Suite 3300
Columbus, OH 43215
All other locations will attend virtually:
Meeting information is provided in the registration confirmation e-mail.
We will have two different registration links. Please make sure to choose whether you are attending in person in Columbus or virtually.
Questions: Please reach out to ILTA Columbus Member Liaison Kelly Atkinson at Kelly.Atkinson@btlaw.com, or ILTA Cleveland Member Liaison Mike McDonald at mmcdonald@bakerlaw.com or ILTA Cincinnati Member Liaison Randy Smith at rsmith@kmklaw.com.
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