ILTA Voices

Description: If you are in the market for a security information event management (SIEM) tool, this podcast will be of value. Three security evangelists share their collective experience and insight regarding the need for such a tool, what to look for in a solution, deployment options, how to get started and key factors in driving the value from investing in SIEM. Speakers: James "Butch" Spencer is a Network Engineer at Jackson Kelly PLLC. He is an IT security expert with extensive practical experience in information management systems, security, networking, virtualization, optimization, e-business and programming. Butch is a member of numerous groups delving into and debating on the security and control of the Internet of Things (IoT). Jon Hanny is a strategic information security leader with over 15 years of experience in information security, risk management, governance and compliance. Skilled at building information security and IT risk management programs from inception, he successfully fostered paradigm shifts in higher education, financial services and legal verticals to instill an information security mindset across all levels of an organization, improving their security postures. Jon holds several security certifications including the C|CISO, CISM and CISSP, and has a proven track record leveraging ISO27001, NIST and FISMA. Prabhakar Chandrasekaran is a goal- and ethics-driven security and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in managing critical infrastructure services in IT production environments. He has a solid understanding and application of security and privacy regulations, risk assessments and security audit processes. Prabhakar is also a specialist in achieving reliability and availability through structure and process improvement, with a proven ability to achieve business objectives by establishing partnerships across departments.

The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.  Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer. Here is our interview with Jon Washburn, National Manager of Technical Operations at Stoel Rives LLP.

The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.  Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer. Here is our interview with Butch Spencer, Network Engineer at Jackson Kelly PLLC.

The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.  Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer. Here is our interview with David Ries, Member at Clark Hill P.L.C.

The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.  Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer. Here is our interview with Peter Mills, Director Information Technology at Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP:

The world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.  Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer. Here is our interview with David Bustle, Director of Technology at Buchalter Nemer.

Description: Electronic filing with courts and agencies is no longer experimental -- it is the standard in nearly every jurisdiction. But how do you efficiently capture all this new material in your enterprise content management systems? If you don't do it right, your electronic matter record could be incomplete, or you may perpetuate inefficient processes designed for a bygone era. Learn how two firms tackled these challenges by improving their document management system (DMS) integration with electronic court systems, developing standardized workflows to track and store ECF content, and promoting user adoption of the new processes. Speakers: Sean Monahan, the Conflicts Counsel at Foster Pepper PLLC, advises the firm on legal ethics and related compliance matters. An attorney licensed in Washington, he also manages the conflicts and records departments, including intake, client engagements, ethical screens and file-closing. Paul C. Wittekind is the Director of Information Technology Services at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. Since 1993, he has overseen the firm's technology systems, identifying and coordinating the strategic direction of technology and advising and assisting Porzio's clients on technology-related matters. Paul also provides e-discovery consulting services to clients to develop protocols, coordinate data collection, implement the tools required to properly analyze electronically-stored information and manage the firm and client personnel involved with e-discovery data reviews.

Description: Join us for this series of podcasts as we interview the "short-list" nominees for and the winner of ILTA's Technology Support Professional of the Year award, presented at ILTACON 2015. In this session, we are pleased to have with us nominee Chris Southern from WilmerHale. ILTA's Distinguished Peer Awards program recognizes ILTA peers who have delivered great business value and transformational impact through their innovations and implementations or have been champions in specific areas of focus for their organizations. Individual awards focus on individual ILTA law firm and law department members who demonstrate exceptional accomplishments and leadership within their organizations. The Technology Support Professional of the Year award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated superior service in providing attorney and staff support in roles that require specific technical proficiencies focused on training and support, technical or engineering disciplines, or any role that creates high touch-points for the actual implementation and support of the technology within their organization. Speakers: Pamela Hart manages Hunton & Williams's technology training and staff professional development programs across global locations. With over 15 years of experience educating lawyers and legal staff on the effective use of technology, she has initiated several successful programs such as IT coaching, skills assessment and online learning, resulting in dramatically improved legal team collaboration and client service. Pamela was the recipient of ILTA's Technology Support Professional of the Year award in 2014. Chris Southern is the Manager, Portal Services at WilmerHale.

Description: Join us for part three of this continued discussion on metrics and their uses in both law firms and legal departments to illustrate value. Not simply a matter of profitability versus efficiency, there are a variety of perspectives to consider in determining the best methods and benchmarks for every department and firm to utilize in creating, sustaining and even growing a successful relationship. From the original ILTACON 2015 session description: Law departments are starting to run like businesses, with that comes an increased emphasis on measuring performance against business goals. Collaboration in the development of shared metrics is essential to drive effective relationships and best-in-class legal operations. How can law firms and legal departments work together to promote mutually beneficial technology and metrics? What data points do law departments and firms care about now; what will they care about in 2020? Speakers: Cindy MacBean is a highly experienced litigation support professional who has recommended technology solutions to support discovery workflow, providing innovative and cost effective solutions for law firms, their clients and corporate legal staff. Her proficiency in data analytics and deep understanding of the legal process have resulted in a multitude of successful projects incorporating proven procedures with a variety of technology tools in delivering defensible discovery. Cindy utilizes her business education and diverse experience to solve problems, mitigate risk, provide tactical direction, oversee operations, plan strategic initiatives, implement solutions and support legal teams with utmost commitment to customer service. She holds CEDS, IGP and CIPP/US certifications. Jeff Schwarz is Polsinelli's Chief Operating Officer, managing the firm's business service units and implementing its strategic initiatives. Focused on enhancing client value in this rapidly changing legal market, he designs and delivers solutions for the business needs of the firm and its clients. As a member of the senior executive team, Jeff is responsible for aligning the firm's operational processes, strategies and objectives.

Description: Join us for part two of this continued discussion on metrics and their uses in both law firms and legal departments to illustrate value. Not simply a matter of profitability versus efficiency, there are a variety of perspectives to consider in determining the best methods and benchmarks for every department and firm to utilize in creating, sustaining and even growing a successful relationship. From the original ILTACON 2015 session description: Law departments are starting to run like businesses, with that comes an increased emphasis on measuring performance against business goals. Collaboration in the development of shared metrics is essential to drive effective relationships and best-in-class legal operations. How can law firms and legal departments work together to promote mutually beneficial technology and metrics? What data points do law departments and firms care about now; what will they care about in 2020? Speakers: John "Jack" Thompson is the Supervising Technology Project Manager for UPS Corporate Legal Department Operations. He is a specialist in implementing legal software applications and developing process improvement programs for operational efficiencies with corporate legal departments, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies for effective change management. Besides technology implementations and information management projects, Jack has developed legal cost and efficiency analytic models for corporate counsel to harmonize workflow metrics with law firm business partners, generating improved relationship management and cost savings efficiencies. Previously, he was a legal operations manager with Purdue Pharma, LP for over 10 years, specializing in matter/spend management operations, IP asset management, contract system and process management, and e-discovery project management. Jack is the ILTA Program Council member for corporate and government legal department relationships, and has contributed to several knowledge sharing initiatives, including panels and publications sponsored by ILTA and ACC. David Cunningham is the CIO of Winston & Strawn, with accountability for creating a competitive edge for the firm using technology, information and business processes. His areas of responsibility include information technology, information risk management, research, legal analytics, practice and client services, project management, information working practices, e-discovery, records and docket for 1,800 users across 19 offices. David was previously an owner and head of the strategic planning practice of Hildebrandt Baker Robbins, where he audited and assisted over 200 law firms around the world in 20 years.