Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, Dallas
We’re opening the doors of the Dallas Microsoft Technology Center for a full-day of Kraft Kennedy University (KKU), an insider’s track to the latest in legal technology education.
KKU 2025 will raise the curtain on Microsoft 365 with a deep dive into Copilot, Purview, Entra ID and more for technologists in the greater Dallas area.
Schedule
| Time Slot (CT) | Event Type | Event Name | Presenter & Attendee(s) | Content Description |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Light Breakfast and Coffee | Breakfast and Coffee Hour | All Staff & Attendees | Welcome to KKU! |
| 9:00 – 9:15 AM | General Welcome | Opening Remarks & Session Preview | Chris Owens & Cynthia Riccolo | |
| 9:15 – 10:00 AM | Session | A Studied Review of Purview | Dan Paquette | A deep-dive into Purview and the tools & tips that will allow a user to be more agile and active. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break, Open Discussion & Q&A | All Staff & Attendees | ||
| 10:15 – 11:00 AM | Session | Battle of the Forms | Marcus Bluestein | A session comparing 3 powerful tools for creating forms within the Microsoft ecosystem: – Microsoft Forms – Power Apps – SharePoint Forms Discover the strengths, use cases, and best-fit scenarios for each tool. |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break, Open Discussion & Q&A | All Staff & Attendees | ||
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Session | Microsoft 365 Copilot Advantages: How Does It Compare with Other AI Solutions | Dan Paquette | This session will feature a comparison of Microsoft 365 Copilot with other leading AI tools on the market. Speakers, including Ted Theodoropoulos from Infodash, Carolyn Humpherys from Traveling Coaches, and Dan Paquette from Kraft Kennedy, will discuss Copilot’s advantages, limitations, and unique capabilities in enhancing productivity within Microsoft 365. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch Hour | All Staff & Attendees | |
| 1:00 – 1:15 PM | General Welcome | Afternoon Session Preview | All Staff & Attendees | |
| 1:15 – 2:00 PM | Session | Lessons from NerdioCon | Jeff Silverman | Join Kraft Kennedy Practice Architect Jeff Silverman for an overview of Nerdio Manager, including how it improves deployment and management of Azure Virtual Desktops and other Azure/M365 technologies. |
| 2:00 – 2:15 PM | Break, Open Discussion & Q&A | All Staff & Attendees | ||
| 2:15 – 3:00 PM | Session | Unlocking the Power of Copilot: Transforming Legal Practice with AI | Carolyn Humphery (Traveling Coaches) | Enhanced Productivity: Learn how Copilot can streamline your daily tasks and improve efficiency. Real-World Applications: Discover practical use cases and success stories from the legal industry. Effective Prompting: Gain insights into crafting prompts that yield the best results. Change Management: Understand strategies for successful adoption and integration of Copilot. Technical Insights: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Copilot works and interacts with Office apps. Security and Compliance: Learn about the measures in place to ensure data privacy and protection. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Break, Open Discussion & Q&A | All Staff & Attendees | ||
| 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Session | Securing Windows Desktops Without Sacrificing Usability | Chris Owens | This session focuses on securing Windows systems for organizations while maintaining a smooth user experience. It covers security baselining, attack surface reduction, and relevant tools. Attendees will learn about the shift from hybrid to Entra ID-only environments, balancing security, usability, and efficiency. |
| 4:00 – 4:15 PM | Break, Open Discussion & Q&A | All Staff & Attendees | ||
| 4:15 – 5:00 PM | Session | Copilot RoundTable | Jason Hollenberg & Dan Paquette | Let’s talk Copilot and what we’re all actually doing. Tales from the field; looking at the greater legal tech landscape and tackling what we are all seeing & doing, not what was just promised. |
| 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Closing Remarks, Thank Yous | Chris Owens & Dan Paquette |
Closing remarks and review of day; |
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Where: Microsoft Campus – Dallas, TX
Register: Here
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