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.

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.

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.

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Recorded on 11-19-2025.

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.

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.

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In this episode of ILTA Voices, host Michael Foster sits down with Ben Legge, Senior Data Architecture Manager at global law firm BCLP, to explore how the firm turned fragmented, siloed data into a strategic advantage. From overcoming challenges around compliance, visibility, and speed, to implementing Denodo’s data virtualization for a unified, AI-ready data foundation, BCLP has transformed how it leverages information across multiple jurisdictions. Tune in to hear how trusted, connected data is driving faster insights, smarter decisions, and enhanced client service—and setting the stage for the next wave of legal innovation with AI and predictive analytics.To learn more about Denodo, visit: https://bit.ly/43NSQFJ

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Join Cecy Graf, Jim McKenna, Michael Bruckner, Skip Lohmeyer, and Adam Cain in the first episode of "So You Want to Join the C-Suite." In this episode, our panel discusses ways to lead without losing your mind.

Executive leadership isn’t just about navigating today—it’s about anticipating tomorrow. In this forward-looking first episode of our series, we explore the shifting landscape of the C-suite and what it takes to stay ahead of the curve.

Lots of GenAI tools are starting out with "summarization" because it's an easy thing for GenAI to do, but was anyone asking for summaries in the first place? 

In this podcast, the speakers discussed the value of summarization to discovery work and trial prep (relevance summaries, chronologies, translation summaries), while also highlighting the challenges we have encountered with GenAI in achieving good quality summaries.

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Gen AI tools can run skills in minutes, but is that the time savings that counts? Or should we think about the whole process from question to final work product. How much time does it really take to “verify” your results. And where should that time be spent? Tune in to this podcast to explore the answers.

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Recorded on 10-02-2025.