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SUMMARY:Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems
DESCRIPTION:Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems\nAI promises transformative efficiency\, but only if a firm’s underlying systems are ready. This session explores how to use AI momentum as a strategic lever to modernize outdated infrastructure. Attendees will learn which foundational elements must be updated before meaningful AI adoption is possible\, and how to leverage AI enthusiasm to secure funding\, build alignment\, and accelerate long overdue modernization initiatives. \nSession Takeaways:\n\nUnderstand prerequisite infrastructure requirements for AI adoption in law firms.\nIdentify outdated systems in member firms that limit AI capabilities and introduce risk.\nUse AI momentum to justify modernization budgets and prioritization.\nBuild an AI ready roadmap with updates to identity\, compliance\, data\, and cloud platforms.\nCommunicate modernization needs in business centered\, attorney friendly language. Centered\, attorney friendly language.\n\nBeth Anne Stuebe is a long time thought-leader and educational publisher\, having worked for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)\, iManage\, and FileTrail Litera in global press and publications roles\, managing podcasts\, webinars\, educational sessions\, and conference agendas for some of the leading conferences in North America and the United Kingdom. \nChris Owens is the Chief Technology Officer at Kraft Kennedy after previously serving as the Practice Group Leader for the Enterprise Client Systems Group. Responsible for maintaining partner relationships and alignment with Kraft Kennedy\, he focuses much of his time on focusing on improvements for his customers and educating them on the changing landscape of technology. Serving on numerous partner advisory and strategic leadership committees\, Chris helps shape the future of applications and systems to best meet the changing needs of the business of Kraft Kennedy\, as well as our clients. \nCharles Ottenweller is a legal-tech industry leader with over twenty years of experience as a CIO and Management Consultant. He combines experience with law firm operations and their successes with the people\, process\, and technology required. He has spoken at events for ILTA\, American Bar Association\, Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)\, DRI\, ALAS\, and more. \nWhen: April 8\, 2026  |  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\nWhere: Virtual\nRegister: Here \nStay in the know about our education sessions and more – subscribe here.\nFollow us on LinkedIn and check out our upcoming events.
URL:https://www.kraftkennedy.com/event/using-ai-hype-updating-aging-systems/
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SUMMARY:ALA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Association of Legal Administrators will shine at the ALA Annual Conference & Expo 2026! Held every spring\, this marquee event is where 1\,000+ legal management professionals and business partners convene for three days of professional development\, networking and fun. You’ll leave inspired and ready to take on the challenges back at your legal organization. \nLocation: Music City Center\, National Harbor\, MD\nDates: Sunday\, April 12 – Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nConference Agenda: session listings and will be shared closer to the date.\nKraft Kennedy Booth: 151 \nDetails:\nThe Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference & Expo 2026\nSunday\, 4/12/26- Wednesday\, 4/15/2026\nGaylord National Resort & Convention Center\nNational Harbor\, MD\nFeatured Local Support Effort:\nStrings of Hope \nAbout The Association of Legal Administrators\nALA members are critical to the success of their legal organizations.\nSince 1971\, ALA has strived to give those responsible for vital roles within law firms the support they need through education\, networking and a community hub where they come to work out challenges and innovate together. From human resources and operations to strategy and finances\, ALA members keep the business side of law firms running. \nPlan ahead with our team to select the ALA Annual Conference 2026 sessions and events that align with your goals for learning and fun at the conference.
URL:https://www.kraftkennedy.com/event/ala-annual-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Harbor\, 201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALA,Live Events
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