Rethinking the Fort: Building Resilience in the Modern Legal Organization - Othman
As cyber threats evolve and client expectations heighten, organizations are re-evaluating their approach to cybersecurity. Once viewed primarily as a technical or compliance obligation, cybersecurity is now recognized as a foundational business practice that directly impacts firm reputation, operational efficiency, and client trust.
True protection extends beyond tools and policies; it depends on governance, readiness, and clarity established before disruption occurs. By embedding a culture of security across operations; supported by clear leadership ownership, disciplined governance, and well-practiced incident response capabilities, organizations are better positioned to prevent disruption and respond effectively when incidents arise.
In this session, participants will explore a practical roadmap for building cybersecurity readiness and maturity. The discussion examines the key pillars of a resilient cybersecurity framework, including leadership alignment, governance models, vendor risk management, incident readiness, and continuous improvement. Attendees will gain actionable insights to assess their current level of readiness, identify common maturity gaps, and prioritize improvements that reduce risk and support secure collaboration; without impeding day-to-day legal work.
It's the Start That's Stopping You (or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love Generative AI) - Adam
This session explores AI not as a threat to identity or relevance, but as a practical ally for creativity, learning, and well-being—both inside and outside of work. Anchored in ILTA’s commitment to mental health and support of learning advanced technology, the session reframes AI as a tool that lowers the barrier to starting: starting a new skill, a creative practice, a hobby, or even a difficult professional transition.
Rather than focusing solely on productivity or efficiency, the session addresses the emotional realities of AI adoption—fear of obsolescence, imposter syndrome, and anxiety around changing roles—while grounding the conversation in governance, ethics, and intentional use. Participants will explore how AI can support personal growth (such as writing, music, learning new skills, or reflective practices) and how those same principles translate back into healthier, more confident professional engagement.
With a tone that acknowledges our collective tendency to catastrophize new technology (and gently invites us to stop worrying), the session offers a humane, empowering perspective: AI doesn’t replace purpose or creativity—it helps us begin. And sometimes, beginning is the hardest part.