ILTA Voices

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ILTA Voices episodes

December 10, 2025 #0145: (Membership) myMentor Program 2026: Why You Should Participate (Part 2)
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 2 showcases Kim Thomas, Mayisha Khan and Francine Zangwill and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend one of the information sessions we are hosting:
Dec 11, Dec 12 or Jan 13 - register here
12 min
December 09, 2025 #0144: (CT) Introduction of Legal Data Intelligence
In this Voices episode, the speakers explored LDI—a new organization and framework designed to showcase how data skills and approaches transcend traditional boundaries. They also discussed how leveraging data strategies can unlock value across diverse use cases, driving innovation and adaptability in the legal tech landscape

Moderator:
Monique Sever, Litigation Support & eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP
Speakers:
Kelly Friedman, Partner, Heuristica Discovery
Paul Park, Director, Data Breach, Cyber and Data eDiscovery Solutions, BDO
28 min
December 09, 2025 #0143: (Membership) myMentor Program 2026: Why You Should Participate (Part 1)
Welcome to the kick-off of the 2026 myMentor Program! Registrations are now open.
We want you to hear from ILTAns like you about why they joined myMentor, what they found most valuable, and why they think you should participate as well.
Part 1 showcases Michael Klavansky and Skip Lohmeyer, and you won't want to miss their insights!
If you would like more information about myMentor, please feel free to attend one of the information sessions we are hosting:
Dec 11, Dec 12 or Jan 13 - register here or email [email protected]
10 min
December 04, 2025 #0142: iManage: Data Management and AI in a Changing Legal Tech Landscape
Join Michael Foster, Laura Wenzel, and Paul Walker as they discuss all things iManage, from Data Management to Generative AI.
Want to learn more about iManage? Check out their website at www.imanage.com for more information or to get in contact!
16 min
December 04, 2025 #0141: (CT) Work-First Or People-First?
In this Voices episode, the speakers dove into a critical workplace question: Does your employer value your output more than your well-being? They explored the balance (or imbalance) between productivity and employee care, shared insights on company culture, mental health, and what truly drives sustainable success.

Moderator:
Shannon Stevens, Legal Tech Enthusiast & Experienced Litigation Paralegal
Speakers:
Donna Medrek, Senior Director, Bluestar
Jonathan Sabin, Litigation Partner, Kane Kessler, P.C.
Adam Wehler, Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson
39 min
December 04, 2025 #0140: So You Wanna Join the C Suite, Episode 2: Envy: Why the C-Suite Isn't What You Think
Ambition can be a powerful force—but when myths and missteps fuel it, the climb to the top can feel more like a trap than a triumph. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on executive leadership and ask: What’s really behind the chase for the title?
- Why would anyone actively pursue C-Suite roles?
- What are the wrong reasons to chase the C-suite—and how can you spot them before they derail your path?
- What did we think mattered in landing the role, only to discover it didn’t?
- And when the pressure peaks, have we ever considered walking away? What made us stay?
This episode hooks aspiring leaders early with honest reflections and hard-earned wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered whether the title is worth the trade-offs, this conversation is for you.
36 min
December 02, 2025 #0139: (CT) CLD Tech Adoption Project and Change Management
In this podcast, the speakers focused on the strategies and best practices for adopting new technologies within Corporate Legal Departments (CLD). The group explored the dynamics between leadership roles and operational roles, provided insights on managing change, overcoming resistance, and ensuring the successful implementation of new tech solutions. They also touched on project management best practices through the CLD lens.

Moderators:
Tom Daemen, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation - Legal and Corporate Affairs
Reid Cram, Product Marketing Manager, NetDocuments

Speakers:
Jaime Emerson, Executive Director within Legal Operations, Wells Fargo
Debbie Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Affinity Consulting
28 min
November 19, 2025 #0138: (JIT) ILTA Just-In-Time: Denmark’s Breakthrough AI Rights Law
In this ILTA Just-in-Time podcast, hear from a leading expert on Denmark's groundbreaking new law designed to protect individuals' images and voices from misuse by AI. The discussion also examined how the United States was addressing similar challenges—and what these developments could mean for the future of digital rights.
Moderator:
@Corey Thomas - Chief Technology Officer, Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C.
Speaker:
@Jack Sharman - Partner, Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C.
Recorded on 11-19-2025.

19 min
November 07, 2025 #0137: (CT) Law Firms and AI – A Practical Guide Part 3
In this third installment of the podcast series, the speakers explored what it takes to build an AI-ready workforce—examining emerging roles, evolving skill sets, and how existing talent is reshaping the future of work.

Moderator:
@Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP

Speakers:
@Reggie Pool - Principal, Practical IG LLC
@ Sumit Tenaja - SVP & Global Head of AI Consulting and Implementation, EXL

Recorded on 11-07-2025.

About the Speakers
@Reggie Pool is the founder of Practical IG, where he helps law firms and corporate legal teams modernize their information governance programs for the era of Microsoft 365 and AI. With more than 25 years in legal technology and compliance, he focuses on making governance practical, defensible, and future-ready. Reggie believes AI isn’t replacing IG—it’s redefining it, and IG professionals need to evolve their skills to stay at the center of that transformation.

Sumit Tenaja leads EXL’s AI Consulting practice, driving innovation by integrating AI across business operations and reimagining customer journeys to enhance experience and outcomes. With over 25 years of experience across Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, and Energy, he is recognized for thought leadership in transformation, process excellence, and delivering impactful, scalable solutions.
30 min
November 07, 2025 #0136: Access Granted: Real Advice from an Accessibility Advocate
Erika Emrick talks with Jennifer Arnott, a research librarian at Hayes Library at the Perkins School for the Blind, about the tangible effects of accessibility in the real world. Since everyone may experience a disability at some point, whether temporary or permanent, designing inclusively benefits everyone. From glasses and hearing aids to screen readers and curb cuts, these modifications help a wide variety of people and have a broad impact on society. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation will inspire you to see inclusion in both your work and daily life differently. Want to learn more about DEI at ILTA? Visit https://www.iltanet.org/resources/dei for more resources or to get involved.
#DEI #Accessibility #advocacy
26 min