It’s the final countdown! 🙂 The International Legal Technology Association’s (ILTA) annual conference ILTACON 2023 is concluding today. We’ve already had several interesting sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! Here are the ILTACON 2023 Thursday sessions and happenings, including one at which I’m speaking!

Each day at ILTACON 2023, eDiscovery Today has been highlighting notable sessions for the day – in most cases, those sessions will relate to eDiscovery, Information Governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, or artificial intelligence (as well as a few other happenings during the week). All times ET.

ILTACON 2023 Thursday Sessions and Happenings:

11:00am-Noon:

GenAI in Practice: Real World Applications (Dolphin CC 5th Floor, Southern Hemisphere II)

Speakers: Pablo Arredondo, Co-Founder and CIO, Casetext; Barbara Taylor, Chief Knowledge Officer, DLA Piper; Scott Reents, Lead Attorney, Data Analytics & E-Discovery, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.

Separated by a Common Language: Bridging the IG, IT and End User Communications Gap (Y&B Convention Center, Asbury Hall A/B)

Join our session to learn how to effectively measure your firm’s market position, new business pipeline, key client growth, and succession planning. We’ll cover how to define clear and measurable goals to measure success and refine strategy, and discuss the nitty gritty of integrating internal and external data sources to present analytics in a clear and actionable way. Whether you have access to sophisticated BI tools or just the basics of MS Office, chances are you can level up the insights you’re generating to help your firm compete in today’s legal marketplace.

Speakers: Jill Huse, Marketing Director, Society 54, LLC; Kevin Leahy, Sr. Director – Content & Brand Strategy, One North Interactive; Kelly Harbour, Chief Business Development Officer, Goulston & Storrs P.C.

1:30pm-3:00pm:

Ignorance is not bliss–it’s potential liability (Deeper Dive): Decision-making during a cyber incident (Y&B Convention Center, Newport Ballroom West)

This workshop confronts the consequences of critical business decisions made during cyber incidents. Experts will moderate this interactive workshop, cybersecurity experts and legal advisors will guide attendees through several real-life incidents to explore how the critical decisions we make during cyber incidents makes the difference between controlled events or ones that lead to business altering situations. The workshop offers attendees the opportunity to hone their skills in an environment that not only simulates a cyberattack, but the competing interests in the boardroom, and often chaotic and volatile atmosphere permeating these critical business incidents.

Speakers: Brooke Hall-Carney, Principal, LK Law; Timothy Brown, CISO, Solarwinds, Inc.

Litigation Support Roundtable: The Privilege and Publicity Edition (Y&B Convention Center, Newport Ballroom East)

This ILTACON tradition continues with a new twist for 2023, The Privilege and Publicity Edition. Continuing the discussion from last year’s Litigation Support Roundtable: The International Edition, this year’s gathering of technologists, paralegals, and lawyers will examine how litigation technology professionals can work through the often thorny issues related to the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine—especially in high-profile matters with a great deal of publicity.  We’ll have the litigation support director in Carroll v. Trump discussing his experience supporting that case as well as a special video appearance by Justice Tanya R. Kennedy on the effects of privilege and publicity.  We’ll also look at high-profile case law in matters involving Elon Musk and Marvel Comics, and get your thoughts on issues such as:

• What do you do with your privilege log when your data indicate a custodian communicated with her personal lawyer on work email?  
• How do you handle data reproduction after a clawback?  
• What about casual chats on Slack and other platforms that comingle business strategy and legal advice?  
• Are emojis and emoticons an issue?  

We’ll learn about recent case law on these topics, and what makes the Litigation Support Roundtable special is that it’s your opportunity to take the mic and share your experience while learning from your friends and colleagues. Before you celebrate the conclusion of another successful ILTACON at the Closing Reception, stop by the Litigation Support Roundtable, and share your ideas.

NOTE:  This session will not be recorded.

Speakers: Doug Austin, Editor, eDiscovery Today; David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director, Relativity ODA LLC; Phil Weldon, Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support Technology, Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP; Jessica Tseng Hasen, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie.

3:30pm-5:00pm:

A Look at Microsoft Copilot’s Potential in Legal Technology (Dolphin CC 5th Floor, Southern Hemisphere III)

Microsoft’s expert will join us for a discussion on what Copilot can do to streamline processes in the legal environment followed by an interactive discussion with Microsoft and legal organization leaders on topics such as potential use cases.

Speakers: Chad Ergun, CIO, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP; Marcus Casimir, MW Specialist, Microsoft Corporation.

Psychology 101: Understanding the Psychology of Cyber Incidents (Y&B Convention Center, Newport Ballroom East)

In a cyber crisis, who makes the decisions: The senior person? The technical expert? The self-appointed hero?  In crisis leadership, removing the emotion is critical. Yet our human biases, office politics and perceived personal fears often influence or delay sound decision-making. In this session, we consider a select list of common cyber crisis characters, explore human bias, and consider leadership and learning models to help navigate the pitfalls of the human element in cyber incidents.

Speakers: Eric Anderson, Director of IT, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Misty Stacy, Managing Partner, SecurIT360; Christopher Crummey, Director of Executive and Board Services, Sygnia Inc.; Theodore Kobus, Partner and Chair – Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group, Baker & Hostetler LLP.

Trial Prep Tech: The Innovative Future of Technology use at Trial (Y&B Convention Center, Asbury Hall A/B)

Join our comprehensive seminar on harnessing the power of technology to enhance trial preparation and presentation. Explore cutting-edge strategies to optimize your database and exhibits, fortify security measures, leverage tablets effectively, and make informed equipment selections. We will delve into the best preparation practices for attorneys and paralegals, encompassing remote, hybrid, and in-person settings. Uncover the ultimate best practices for seamless trial experiences.

Speakers: Shannon Bales, Litigation Support Manager, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Michael Murray, Director of Technology and Creative Solutions, Veritext Legal Solutions; Jeffrey Soldridge, Senior Paralegal, Proskauer Rose LLP; Jeremiah Kelman, President, TrailEdge LLC.

Here’s a link to the detailed agenda for the week. Safe travels!

So, what do you think?  Are you attending any of the ILTACON 2023 Thursday sessions?  If you’re here in person, look me up!  And please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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