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Sherry Kappel

Retired,
Sherry Kappel Associate Member

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Sherry Kappel Associate Member
Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Retired,
Sherry Kappel Associate Member

Bio

Sherry has 40+ years’ experience in the innovation, design, development and transformation around drafting technologies. She has written, spoken and consulted widely to address the needs, goals and strategies of document-intensive businesses with a focus on use of Microsoft 365 applications. She received ILTA’s Distinguished Peer Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2026, the Innovative Thought Leader Award in 2017, and the Innovative Consultant of the Year in 2014.

Sherry retired from Litera on February 13, 2026, 42 years to the day she started her tech career at the very original Microsystems in 1984. She maintains Associate Member status within the ILTA community. 

Job History

Litera
Director, Client Value and Innovation
Rio Rancho, NM, United States
February 2025 - present

Litera
Evangelist
Chicago, IL, United States
October 2012 - February 2025

Microsystems
Chief Innovation Officer
Lombard, IL, United States
February 1984 - October 2012

Professional Associations

Association for Image and Information Management (AIIM)
2009 - Present

Education

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, United States
M.S., Communication, 2009
Communication Systems & Strategy
2007 To 2009

Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri, United States
B.A. Mass Communications, 1981
Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Speaking PR,
1977 To 1981

Honors and Awards

Distinguished Peer Award: Innovative Consultant of the Year
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
2014

Distinguished Peer Award: Innovative Thought Leader
2017

Distinguished Peer Award: Lifetime Achievement
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
2026