ILTA Voices

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#0174: So You Wanna Join the C-Suite: Episode 7 — Bad...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/04/23

Not all advice ages well—and some never worked to begin with. In this episode, we take a breather from the intensity of executive life to laugh (and learn) from the leadership myths we’ve outgrown. - What’s the worst leadership advice you’ve ever received—and how did it backfire? - Which “must-do” turned out to be totally irrelevant in practice? - What books or frameworks overpromised, and what actually moved the needle? - And what leadership habit did you finally ditch—that changed everything? This

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37:50

#0173: (CT) Making Pilots Fly: Part 2 - Executing Pilots

ILTA Voices ·

2026/04/22

This session focused on what happens after a legal tech pilot launches—and why so many well‑planned pilots quietly stall during execution. Designed for project managers and program leaders, the discussion moves beyond task tracking and timelines to examine how pilots succeed (or fail) based on adoption, behavior change, and clarity around the business problem being solved. We explored common execution pitfalls—unclear expectations, over‑reliance on reluctant or “voluntold” participants, scope

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27:36

#0172: (CT) ILTA Just-In-Time: Incorporating Copilot...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/31

Many law firms are interested in the productivity gains offered by Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, but they struggle with organizational skepticism and a commitment to security, ethics, and accuracy. This session is dedicated to bridging that gap. Part one of three. Moderator: Aaron Barbee, Learning & Development Manager, Thompson Coburn Speaker: Jonathan Woolley, Cloud Engineer, Husch Blackwell

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15:49

#0171: (CT) Content Remix Series - KM & Marketing

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/31

We are pleased to introduce the third ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.

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30:59

#0170: (CT) What Outside Counsel Can Learn from...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/30

In-house legal teams are adopting technology and AI solutions at a faster pace than many law firms, creating a growing gap in innovation and efficiency. This podcast explored why this gap exists, how it impacts client expectations, and what outside counsel can learn from corporate legal departments’ approach to tech adoption. Moderator: @Thomas Daemen - Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation - Legal and Corporate Affairs Speakers: @Brad Blickstein - CEO, The Blickstein Group @Amy

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42:41

#0169: (DEIC) Designing for Difference:...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/27

In this episode of ILTA Voices, ILTA’s DEI Committee member, Anna Corbett, sits down with JJ Thompson and Giles Thompson of Avvoka for an open, practical, and deeply human conversation about neurodiversity in the legal profession and beyond. Together, they explore how workplace culture, technology, and leadership choices can look and feel under different approaches to inclusion. This episode offers concrete takeaways for attorneys, managers, and leaders who want to build workplaces where people can

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22:46

#0168: So You Wanna Join the C-Suite: Episode 6 —...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/19

Leadership development is a long game—and when it’s rushed or misaligned, the consequences ripple far beyond one role. In this episode, we explore the delicate art of growing future leaders without leaving a trail of collateral damage.- How do you spot leadership potential early—and nurture it with intention, not assumption? - What happens when a promotion doesn’t go as planned? We share a moment we missed the mark, and what we’d do differently now. - How do you model leadership culture instead of

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15:05

#0167: (WWL) Resilience in Action: Inside Women Who...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/13

What does resilience really look like in today’s rapidly evolving workplace? In this episode, Julia Montgomery, Beverley Seche, Nicole Monroe, and Doreen Kaminsky from the Women Who Lead Committee discuss the inspiration and themes behind Women Who Lead: Catalyst, and why resilience has become one of the most critical skills for the future of leadership.Haven't registered for Catalyst yet? Register now: https://www.iltanet.org/live-events/catalyst

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45:04

#0166: (CT) Making Pilots Fly: Why Planning Matters...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/05

Why do some legal tech pilots soar while others stall? This session explored what it takes to design pilots that lead to lasting change. The speakers looked at lessons from success and failure, balancing risk reduction and validation with the need to test business hypotheses - not just tools. With GenAI and other emerging technologies, the stakes are higher than ever: MIT research shows 95% of pilots fail to deliver measurable ROI, and legal tech is no exception. Listen as they discussed how

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21:24

#0165: (CT) ILTA Just-in-Time: Why Firms Need to...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/03/05

As Generative AI moves from pilot to practice, firms need to equip their teams with a new skill set: the ability to serve as “AI editors." Firms need to think about how to train their teams to review and validate AI-supported work to ensure accuracy, ethics, and client trust. This podcast explored why this skill set is critical, how firms can upskill attorneys to do it, and practical steps to maintain quality and keep matters moving fast. Moderator: @Patrick DiDomenico - Founder & CEO,

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30:17

#0164: (CT) Managing Constant Change on the Desktop

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/27

The pace of technology updates can be difficult to keep up with. From security vulnerabilities that must be addressed in operating systems or specific software, to feature enhancements and critical bug fixes. While automatic updates offer convenience, they can also introduce unexpected disruptions. How does a firm stay current with constant changes while still maintaining productivity and focus on core work? In this podcast episode, we explored how organizations can strategically manage ongoing

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13:18

#0163: Enabling Midmarket Law to Thrive with Actionstep

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/27

Triona Buckley is Chief Product Officer at Actionstep, and a strategic leader with more than 20 years’ experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation across law firms and legal technology businesses in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for challenging conventional thinking and aligning innovation with real business outcomes, Triona is focused on delivering solutions that empower firms to embrace the thriving future of midmarket law.To learn more about Actionstep,

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23:23

#0162: So You Wanna Join the C-Suite: Episode 5 —...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/26

In leadership, trust isn’t a given—it’s earned, protected, and sometimes rebuilt. This episode gets practical about the quiet power of credibility and how to lead without playing politics.- How do you build trust with IT, attorneys, and senior leadership—without overplaying your hand? - What do you do when you're caught off guard, and your credibility is on the line? - What are the trade-offs between being liked and being respected—and how do you navigate them with intention? - And what happens

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26:01

#0161: (CT) To AFA or Not to AFA, That is the Question

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/23

For decades, people have been suggesting that the death of the billable hour was inevitable. Evan Chesler said, “[t]he billable hour makes no sense, not even for lawyers” in his 2008 Forbes article "Kill the Billable Hour.” We haven't seen a lot of movement since that article, but with the explosion of GenAI in legal, there has been increased discussion and focus suggesting that AFAs will replace the billable hour. Will we be looking back on this time in 20 years and saying, “Remember when we

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9:22

#0160: (CT) Content Remix Series - Security & Compliance

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/20

We are pleased to introduce the second ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.

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7:19

#0159: (CT) Content Remix Series - Technology...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/13

We are pleased to introduce the ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals.This series highlights compelling conversations and thought‑provoking discussions from recently delivered sessions, offering members an accessible way to stay informed, inspired, and connected to emerging ideas shaping the legal industry.

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11:08

#0158: (CT) Content Remix Series - Technology...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/13

We are pleased to introduce the ILTA Content Teams and NextGen Innovators Group podcast series—an initiative designed to repackage high‑value, evergreen content in a format tailored for today's Next Gen legal professionals. This series highlights compelling conversations and thought‑provoking discussions from recently delivered sessions, offering members an accessible way to stay informed, inspired, and connected to emerging ideas shaping the legal industry.

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20:22

#0157: So You Wanna Join the C-Suite: Episode 4 — THE...

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/12

Every executive was once an expert—until the job demanded more than mastery. In this episode, we explore the pivotal shift from doing to leading, and what it really takes to make that leap. - How do you evolve from technical excellence to strategic influence? - What skills matter most when stepping into executive leadership—and which ones quietly fall away? - What leadership cliché did you once believe, only to discard with experience? - And what did you have to unlearn to thrive in your second or

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13:53

#0156: ILTA Update 2026: Episode 1

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/11

Hear from CEO Joy Heath Rush and Board President Jason Dirkx as they recap event successes from 2025, membership growth, new volunteer roles, and what's ahead—including Leadership Days, EVOLVE 2026 in Denver, and ILTACON 2026 in Nashville.

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29:25

#0155: (WWL) Advocating for Yourself

ILTA Voices ·

2026/02/05

Join host Mary Nehring and guests Tiffany McLean and LaToya Deese-Richardson for an empowering conversation about advocating for yourself in the workplace.In this episode, the ILTA Women Who Lead team explores why self‑advocacy matters, the barriers many women face, and practical strategies for confidently articulating your value. Through real experiences, actionable tips, and inspiring stories, listeners will gain tools to speak up, seek opportunities, and champion their own growth. To learn more

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