PURPOSE:
The Events Committee will be a resource to develop and implement any ILTA events, aside from conferences (ILTACON and ILTA EVOLVE)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Events Committee members role and responsibilities includes:
- Provide oversight of event programming to ensure it provides value to ILTA members, partners, and volunteers.
- Participate in conjunction with the Education Council to coordinate, collaborate and cross-share planning across the committees
- Execute on the strategy provided by the Council Co-Chairs (Programming Committee and ILTACON Committee, including:
o Shape the delivery format (in person, remote, hybrid)
o Determine target audiences and length of event
o Collaborate with Content Teams on possible topics
o Collaborate with Networking Committee on opportunities (Networking Committee recommendations)
o Speaker selection
o Branding and marketing
o Business partner sponsorship
o If needed, create a Subject Matter Expert team for session development and execution
- Deliver events that are high-quality value to attendees and their supporting organizations
- Liaise with staff and volunteer groups to execute deliverables
- Leverage the knowledge of internal and external partners
- Participate in team discussions via collaboration application channels and email
TERM:
- Two-year term with a maximum of three consecutive terms; renewable subject to selection process; can reapply after two years of non-service: August 1 to July 31
- Co-Chair terms will be staggered
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:
Minimum Criteria:
- Active ILTA member, business partner or industry participant
- Complete the ILTA Conflict of Interest Form
- At least two years’ experience working in legal technology
- Experience as a speaker, author, or regular e-group contributor (or other volunteer experience within ILTA or similar professional organization)
- Accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
- Act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values at all times.
- Abide by ILTA's Conflict of Interest Policy
Preferred Skills:
- Meeting / event planning
- Deep knowledge/experience of technology in the legal profession
- Coordination / facilitation skills
- Work within a team environment
- Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Project management experience
- Respond to rapidly shifting priorities
- Public speaking experience
- Familiarity with ILTA in- person events and local meetings
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
The most important skills you will develop while in this position:
- Event coordination and planning
- Goal setting, prioritizing and deadline meeting
- Improve subject matter expertise in planning and executing educational and social events, understand target audiences, and benefit from networking opportunities
- Improved communication skills
- Leadership
- Meeting facilitation and public speaking
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Project Management
- Speaker interviewing and selection
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