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AGENDA
*EST Time March 24 |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Arrival, Networking & Breakfast
Grab coffee, meet your peers, and start the conversation! This is your chance to connect with other legal tech professionals in your city before the day begins. |
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| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
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| 10:15 - 11:15 |
Building Your Legal Innovation Career
Getting the job is one thing, but turning that job into a launching pad for your dream career is a different beast. Our panel of experts will offer their expertise and advice for emerging professionals on their journey to building a career in a highly competitive, ever-changing industry.
Speaker:
Anna Lidzba (New York), Shreya Vajpei, Kathleen Brown (Virtually)
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| 11:15 - 11:30 |
Coffee and Continuing the Conversation |
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| 11:30 - 12:15 |
Workshop: Building Your Elevator Pitch
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| 12:15 - 1:00 |
The Power of Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Coaching
In the competitive landscape of the legal profession, technical expertise is only half the battle; the other half is built on the relationships that champion your growth. This panel will highlight the experiences of both seasoned professionals who mentor others, and young professionals who have benefitted from this type of support. Panelists will share their recommendations on how best to cultivate the authentic professional bonds that enrich and elevate your career.
Speakers:
Liz Suehr, Joe Hallowell, Sarah Joy Prause, Imare' Jordan (Virtually)
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| 1:00 - 2:00 |
Networking Lunch
Lunch provided with opportunities to continue conversations and build connections.
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| 2:00 - 3:00 |
Workshop: Personal Branding in the Legal Tech Space
In the rapidly evolving Legal Tech landscape, building your brand can set you apart, giving you a consistent reputation people remember you by. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to define and communicate your unique value, build credibility, and position yourself as a valuable member of the Legal Tech community. Through practical exercises and actionable strategies, discover how to leverage social platforms, industry networks, and content creation to amplify your presence and accelerate career growth.
Speakers:
Tawny Elgatian
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| 3:00 - 3:45 |
Lessons Learned from Rising Stars
Hear from prior ILTA Young Professionals to Watch Award Recipients as they share their experiences, challenges, and advice for the next generation of legal technology professionals.
Speakers:
Mailise Johnson, Tanya Pereira, Jaclyn Walkins (New York)
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| 3:45 - 4:00 |
Coffee and Continuing the Conversation |
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| 4:00 - 4:45 |
How to be a Leader Without Managing People
Leadership isn’t limited to titles or managing direct reports, it’s about influence, vision, and impact. This panel session explores how professionals can lead from any seat, even without formal authority through managing others. Our panel members will share strategies for leading from the shadows, building credibility, and driving change through collaboration and expertise. Learn how to inspire others, champion ideas, and create value in ways that position you as a trusted leader—without managing a team.
Speakers:
Elaine Dick, Mayisha Khan (New York)
Holly Gore, Glenn Hoxie (Virtually)
Kreshnik Voka
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| 4:45 – 5:00 |
Wrap Up / Closing Remarks
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| 5:00 - 6:00 |
Happy Hour & Networking Power Hour
Speed networking and facilitated introductions. Provide suggested questions.
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