ILTACON Co-Chair Position (2026/2027)

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Signup Deadline: 05-09-2025
Starts: 08-18-2025
Ends: 08-12-2027

Description:

PURPOSE:

ILTACON is the premier educational and networking event for the legal sector. This four-day event features extensive educational content inspired by and developed by peers, with a 60-member volunteer planning committee that works collaboratively under the oversight of two Co-Chairs.

 

ROLE:

The ILTACON Co-Chairs provide oversight of the educational program of the conference to ensure it provides value for ILTA members. The Co-Chairs liaise with the Programming Committee, ILTA staff, and others in developing the learning pathways for targeted member segments.  For ILTACON 2026, the other Co-Chair is Brian Clarke from Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C..


The Co-Chairs lead the ILTACON planning committee and are responsible for achieving the strategic goals of ILTACON by:

  • Delivering high-quality educational sessions that bring value to attendees and their supporting organizations
  • Leveraging the expertise of internal and external communities
  • Developing and supporting planning committee members


ILTACON Co-Chairs serve as members of the Education Council, the team of volunteers responsible for delivering ILTA's overall Education Programming.

 

COMPENSATION:

ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses. ILTACON registration, travel, and lodging fees are waived for ILTACON Co-Chairs, both current and incoming.

 

TEAM COMPOSITION:

The ILTACON Planning Committee is comprised of the following member volunteer roles:

  •             ILTACON Co-Chairs (2)
  •             ILTACON Team Coordinators (7-8)
  •             ILTACON Session Coordinators (42-48)

In addition to these members, the ILTACON planning committee is supported primarily by the ILTA Event Education Manager and Event Education Coordinator.

 

TERM:

ILTACON Co-Chairs serve a staggered two-year term, which begins immediately following ILTACON, and concludes at the closing of ILTACON in year two:

  • year one in a junior role, learning from the senior co-chair and ILTA Staff
  • year two in a senior role, mentoring, coaching and leading the junior co-chair and planning committee

 

The time commitment varies but averages 6-8 hours per week..

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ILTACON

  • Work within ILTA’s programming framework, strategic goals, target audiences and planning structure for ILTACON.
  • Select, lead, coach, mentor and inspire members of the ILTACON planning team.
  • Oversee the development of the comprehensive ILTACON education program, meeting task and event deadlines.
  • Structure and manage the speaker selection process and speaker experience.
  • Select keynote speakers for the conference, working with the VP of Service Delivery and the ILTA Event Education Manager on potential speakers, interviews, and final selection.
  • Conduct collaborative meetings and make presentations to small groups and large audiences (in person and conference calls)
  • Embrace an agile, nimble, and flexible approach to ILTACON planning, participating in the continuous improvement process and problem-solving.
  • Manage provision of input into ILTACON planning from other sources such as any Executive Advisors, audience focus groups, and the Business Partner Committee
  • Opening remarks to welcome attendees to ILTACON and introduction of keynote speakers.

 

Programming Committee Liaison

  • Assist in developing ILTA's overall annual Programming Framework
  • Communicate/collaborate with the Programming Committee regarding ILTACON programming and how it fits into the Programming Framework

 

DUTIES:

ILTACON

  • Participate in ILTACON planning meetings virtually and/or requiring travel:
    • September: Co-Chair meetings
    • October: Co-Chair meetings/Team Coordinator Interviews
    • October:  Council meeting
    • November:  Co-Chair/Team Coordinator meetings
    • December:  Co-Chair/Team Coordinator meetings; Session Coordinator Interviews
    • January: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator/Team meetings, ILTACON orientation
    • February-August: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator/Team meetings
    • August:  Attend ILTACON, including any pre-ILTACON planning meetings. 
  • Regularly participate in planning meetings by voice and/or video:
    • Co-chair/ILTA staff calls
    • Co-chair and team coordinator calls
    • Team calls
    • Individual planning team calls (as needed)
  • Serve as an ambassador for ILTA by promoting ILTACON and volunteerism

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:

Objective Criteria:

  • ILTA Member in good standing.
  • At least one year in the ILTACON Team Coordinator role.
  • Willingness to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required.
  • Willingness to act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values.
  • Approval by employer for time commitment (including conference attendance).

Subjective Criteria:

  • Professional demeanor
  • Ability to work within a goal-oriented, results-driven team
  • Ability to convey ideas with respectfulness
  • Respect for protocol and history of the organization
  • Ability to put aside personal objectives in deference to the needs of the membership/event
  • Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization
  • Ability to inspire ILTACON team with passion for delivering outstanding education
  • Thought leadership--ability to learn and manage development of diverse legal technology educational topics
  • Ability to identify areas for improvement and deliver constructive feedback to session coordinators

 

Desired Skills:

  • Deep knowledge and experience of technology in the legal profession
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
  • Business acumen
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Skills you can expect to learn from this volunteer position include:

  • Leadership
  • Goal setting
  • Public speaking
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Mentorship
  • Improve subject matter expertise

ILTA VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT:

ILTACON co-chairs may apply for a role on the Education Council following the completion of their commitment, and may also consider board service. 

System Qualifications:

Volunteer-ILTAMember

Volunteers Needed:

1 (1 open slot)

Experience Required:

4 - 6 Years Industry Experience

Points:

4992

Contact:

Katie LaGrange
Event Education Manager
ILTA


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