PURPOSE:
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) will work to ensure that ILTA advances the organization’s core value to “foster diversity, equity and inclusion within ILTA and throughout the ILTA community.”
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The co-chair’s role is to lead the DEIC and includes:
· Address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within various areas within ILTA by looking at leadership, programming, charitable and community service, and support for the profession in general
· Propose initiatives and actionable recommendations that promote and support DEI within the organization, volunteer roles, and the legal technology community as a whole
· Implement ILTA’s strategic plan as it relates to DEI along with any strategic goals set by the Board, including tracking appropriate metrics, setting measurable goals, and developing actionable tracking mechanisms
· Communicate strategies, goals, and progress to the Board
· Oversee and facilitate committee progress
TERM:
Two years, with an option to reapply for up to three consecutive terms including any time spent as co-chair.
DUTIES:
· Co-lead committee meetings in collaboration with staff, including development of agendas
· Ensure ILTA advances its core value of fostering DEI
· Identify and create initiatives to promote DEI within ILTA’s volunteer leadership ranks, general membership, and the legal technology community as a whole
· Identify, develop and deliver DEI content that helps promote DEI for the ILTA community
· Conduct research, surveys, and other investigations to track progress for the ILTA community’s level of DEI
· Develop metrics and benchmarks for evaluating ILTA’s success in advancing DEI
· Update and revise DEI policy to the Board as needed
· Work with other ILTA volunteer groups to promote and encourage DEI
· Recommend other actions that support DEI throughout the organization
· Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate communication, marketing, and execution of strategies
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:
Minimum Criteria:
· Active ILTA member, business partner or industry participant
· Complete the ILTA Conflict of Interest Form
· Direct committee experience or equivalent experience within ILTA or another organization
· At least two years of experience working in legal technology
· Willingness to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
· Willingness at all times to act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values
Preferred Skills:
· Effective interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to convey ideas with respectfulness
· Ability to work within a team environment
· Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
· Knowledge of/experience with technology in the legal profession
· Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
The most important things you will learn from this position:
· Leadership
· Goal setting
· Meeting facilitation
· Mentorship
· Improved subject matter expertise in DEI
· Networking and learning from the challenges and successes of peers
· Communication
COMPENSATION:
ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
ILTA seeks to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the legal tech community. Holding this core value central to all volunteer efforts will be key to the success of individuals holding ILTA volunteer roles and remains a top priority for ILTA.