Constituents Council Co Chair (2025 - 2027)

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Signup Deadline: 09-15-2025

Starts: 10-01-2025

Ends: 09-30-2027

Location: Online Opportunity

Description:

PURPOSE:
The Constituents Council identifies emerging community needs, emphasizes interdependence between community members, and represents the interest of the general membership and business partner constituents relative to retention, value, and community composition. The Council level is where leaders of the Membership; Business Partner; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees collaborate as a partnership to ensure efforts impacting community members are parallel, cohesive, and evolving as necessary to meet the needs of the community and reflect the changing industry. The Constituents Council reports to the Board of Directors.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The co-chairs' role is to lead the Constituents Council, and includes:

Implement ILTA’s strategic plan along with any strategic goals set by the Board, track appropriate metrics, set measurable goals, and develop actionable tracking mechanisms
Communicate strategies and goals to Council and Committees
Oversee and facilitate committee progress
Participate in expanding international reach of the organization, balancing existing expertise while embracing and integrating unique cultural values.

TERM:
Two-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms; renewable subject to selection process; can reapply after two years of non-service: October 1 to September 30. Terms will be staggered where possible.

DUTIES:

Collaborate on initiatives or challenges impacting Constituents
Co-lead Councils and meetings in collaboration with staff, including development of agendas
Participate in quarterly strategic Council calls with Board of Directors
Attend meetings during ILTA annual conference
Oversee initiatives designed to strengthen relations among constituents and develop improvements to communication across the organization
Evaluate constituent benefits and needs to maximize value, satisfaction, and diverse participation
Raise global awareness of ILTA and recommend outreach strategies
Facilitate existing and recommend opportunities for new targeted collaborations with key complimentary legal industry organizations for mutually beneficial relationships
Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate communication, marketing, and execution of strategies
Evaluate industry trends and recommend new membership and business partner categories to stay aligned with the evolution of the legal ecosystem

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
Ability to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
Ability at all times to act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values

Preferred Skills:

Deep knowledge of the legal technology industry, and the roles of law firms, service providers, corporate and government organizations within it
Experience with staffing, developing and leading teams
Willingness to collaborate with other volunteers in transition to new structure

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
The most important things you will learn from this position:

Leadership
Development and mentorship of new teams
The breadth and depth of the legal industry
Volunteer outreach
Communication among diverse groups across industry and globe

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.