PURPOSE:
ILTACON is the premier educational and networking event for the legal sector. This four-day event features extensive educational content inspired by and developed by peers, with a 60-member volunteer planning committee that works collaboratively under the oversight of two Co-Chairs.
ROLE:
The ILTACON Co-Chairs provide oversight of the educational program of the conference to ensure it provides value for ILTA members. The Co-Chairs liaise with the Programming Committee, ILTA staff, and others in developing the learning pathways for targeted member segments. For ILTACON 2025, the other Co-Chair is Donna Frugoli from Seyfarth Shaw.
The Co-Chairs lead the ILTACON planning committee and are responsible for achieving the strategic goals of ILTACON by:
- Delivering high-quality educational sessions that bring value to attendees and their supporting organizations
- Leveraging the expertise of internal and external communities
- Developing and supporting planning committee members
ILTACON Co-Chairs serve as liaisons to and voting members on ILTA’s Programming Committee, the team of volunteers responsible for delivering ILTA's overall Programming Framework.
COMPENSATION:
ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses. ILTACON registration, travel, and lodging fees are waived for ILTACON Co-Chairs, both current and incoming.
TEAM COMPOSITION:
The ILTACON Planning Committee is comprised of the following member volunteer roles:
- ILTACON Co-Chairs (2)
- ILTACON Team Coordinators (7-8)
- ILTACON Session Coordinators (42-48)
In addition to these members, the ILTACON planning committee is supported primarily by the ILTA Event Education Manager and Event Education Coordinator.
TERM:
ILTACON Co-Chairs serve a staggered two-year term, which begins immediately following ILTACON, and concludes at the closing of ILTACON in year two:
- year one in a junior role, learning from the senior co-chair and ILTA Staff
- year two in a senior role, mentoring, coaching and leading the junior co-chair and planning committee
The time commitment varies but averages 6-8 hours per week..
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ILTACON
- Work within ILTA’s programming framework, strategic goals, target audiences and planning structure for ILTACON.
- Select, lead, coach, mentor and inspire members of the ILTACON planning team.
- Oversee the development of the comprehensive ILTACON education program, meeting task and event deadlines.
- Structure and manage the speaker selection process and speaker experience.
- Select keynote speakers for the conference, working with the VP of Service Delivery and the ILTA Event Education Manager on potential speakers, interviews, and final selection.
- Conduct collaborative meetings and make presentations to small groups and large audiences (in person and conference calls)
- Embrace an agile, nimble, and flexible approach to ILTACON planning, participating in the continuous improvement process and problem-solving.
- Manage provision of input into ILTACON planning from other sources such as any Executive Advisors, audience focus groups, and the Business Partner Committee
- Opening remarks to welcome attendees to ILTACON and introduction of keynote speakers.
Programming Committee Liaison
- Assist in developing ILTA's overall annual Programming Framework
- Communicate/collaborate with the Programming Committee regarding ILTACON programming and how it fits into the Programming Framework
DUTIES:
ILTACON
- Participate in ILTACON planning meetings virtually and/or requiring travel:
- September: Co-Chair meetings
- October: Co-Chair meetings/Team Coordinator Interviews
- November: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator meetings
- December: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator meetings; Session Coordinator Interviews
- January: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator/Team meetings, ILTACON orientation
- February-August: Co-Chair/Team Coordinator/Team meetings
- August: Attend ILTACON, including any pre-ILTACON planning meetings.
- Regularly participate in planning meetings by voice and/or video:
- Co-chair/ILTA staff calls
- Co-chair and team coordinator calls
- Team calls
- Individual planning team calls (as needed)
- Serve as an ambassador for ILTA by promoting ILTACON and volunteerism
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE LIAISON
- Actively participate in Programming Committee meetings (current cadence is monthly with a longer planning meeting in the fall)
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:
Objective Criteria:
- ILTA Member or Business Partner in good standing.
- At least one year in the ILTACON Team Coordinator role.
- Willingness to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required.
- Willingness to act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values.
- Approval by employer for time commitment (including conference attendance).
Subjective Criteria:
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work within a goal-oriented, results-driven team
- Ability to convey ideas with respectfulness
- Respect for protocol and history of the organization
- Ability to put aside personal objectives in deference to the needs of the membership/event
- Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization
- Ability to inspire ILTACON team with passion for delivering outstanding education
- Thought leadership--ability to learn and manage development of diverse legal technology educational topics
- Ability to identify areas for improvement and deliver constructive feedback to session coordinators
Desired Skills:
- Deep knowledge and experience of technology in the legal profession
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Business acumen
- Project management experience
- Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Skills you can expect to learn from this volunteer position include:
- Leadership
- Goal setting
- Public speaking
- Meeting Facilitation
- Mentorship
- Improve subject matter expertise
ILTA VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT:
ILTACON co-chairs may apply for a role on the Education Council following the completion of their commitment, and may also consider board service.