PURPOSE:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) works to ensure that ILTA advances its core value to "foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within ILTA and throughout the ILTA community."
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Committee Member will address diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) within various areas within ILTA by looking at leadership, membership, programming, charitable and community service, and support for the profession in general. The team will propose initiatives and actionable recommendations that promote and support DEI within the organization, volunteer roles, and the legal technology community as a whole. The Committee Member responsibilities include:
- 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;
- Develop recommendations regarding which characteristics of DEI ILTA should focus on;
- Conduct research, surveys, and other investigations to establish a baseline and measure progress for the ILTA community’s current 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;
- Propose and outline programs for enhancing DEI;
- Initiate and deliver special projects designed to advance ILTA’s DEI, and
- Recommend other actions that support DEI throughout the organization.
TERM:
- Two years, with an option to reapply for up to two consecutive terms
- Can reapply after two years of non-service
TEAM COMPOSITION:
- Co-Chairs serve a staggered two-year term, starting in the September/October time frame, year one learning from the incumbent Co-Chair and ILTA Staff, year two mentoring, coaching, and leading the incoming Co-Chair
- A committee of at least three additional members; no more than 10 members
- Survey Advisor: One volunteer, who may be from Member Entities, Business Partners, ILTA professional staff, Associate Members, and Industry Participants, will be selected to serve for two years, with an option to reapply for up to three consecutive terms including any time spent as Chair or Co-chair;
DUTIES:
- Participate in bi-monthly meetings
- Evaluate other programming options that other associations offer
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:
Objective 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
- 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
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
- Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of/experience with technology in the legal profession
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to convey ideas with respect
- 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
- Improve subject matter expertise in DEI concepts and advocacy
- Network and learn 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.