Kraft Kennedy

Trust by Design: Practical AI Governance and Change Management
2026-06-23 11:45 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Van Ness LLP, 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20006
Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can boost productivity, but only when people trust how the tools are used, what data they can access, and how outcomes are reviewed.
Our team will help translate AI and governance concepts into plain language for legal administrators and operations leaders. Attendees will learn how to set practical guardrails (policies, roles, approval paths, and risk checks), align to compliance expectations, and run a change plan that drives adoption without surprises. Technical IT directors will leave with a shared “business-first” governance blueprint they can implement with their stakeholders.
This session will equip legal management professionals with a governance-first approach to adopting generative AI, balancing innovation, confidentiality, compliance, and culture, so the organization can use tools like Copilot responsibly, consistently, and confidently.
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Learning Objectives

Define generative AI and “Copilot-style” assistants in business terms, including common benefits and common failure modes (privacy, accuracy, and overreach).
Identify the core building blocks of AI governance: decision rights, acceptable use, data boundaries, human review, documentation, and exception handling.
Highlight a lightweight operating model that connects admins to legal ops, risk/compliance, HR/training, and IT/security (who owns what, who approves what, and how issues are escalated).
Show attendees how to apply practical change-management techniques to move from pilot to production: communications, training, measurement, and feedback loops.

Featured Speakers:
Stacy Jenkins is a dedicated client experience professional. For over two decades. Her specialties include client relationship management, strategic consulting and marketing expertise in information technology. She has been with Kraft Kennedy for over five years and previously held similar roles in client management and solutions consulting.
Marcus Bluestein is the Chief Information Officer at Kraft Kennedy. With almost 35 years of experience at Kraft Kennedy, Marcus is focused on providing technology services to our clients. He enjoys discovering and implementing the newest technologies for both research and production use and is a frequent speaker at events like Kraft Kennedy University, ILTA webinars and industry events, including ILTA’s Evolve and ILTACON, and at regional ALA chapter events.
Location:

Van Ness LLP
2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 6000
Washington, DC 20006

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Time & Date:
June 23, 2026
11:45am ET – 1:15pm ET

Mile High ALA Networking Happy Hour with Pickleball
2026-06-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Moodswing Denver, 3625 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Mile High ALA Networking Happy Hour with Pickleball
Caesar Rodriguez and Mile High ALA friends will gather for an evening of pickleball, fun, food, drinks, and great conversation.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Moodswing Denver
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ALA Golden Gate Social Hour
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Shotski’s Alpine Lodge, 239 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
ALA Golden Gate Social Hour
Chris Arrowsmith looks forward to an evening of refreshing drink and conversation with ALA Golden Gate friends.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: Shotski’s Alpine Lodge
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ALA Golden Gate BP Appreciation
2026-06-25 11:45 - 14:00 | Sens, 4 Embarcadero Ctr., San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
ALA Golden Gate BP Appreciation
Chris Arrowsmith and ALA Golden Gate friends will gather for a celabratory lunch and afternoon of raffle prices and community cheer.
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Sens
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ALA Central Florida Pickleball Pop Up
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | PickleX, 6100 Hanging Moss Road, Orlando, Florida, 32807
ALA Central Florida Pickleball Pop Up
Savannah Cameron and ALA Central Florida friends look forward to an evening of friendly pickleball competition, light snacks, and refreshing drinks.
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When: June 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: PickleX
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ALA Suncoast Summer Social
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Yeoman’s TopGolf, 202 N. Morgan St., Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
ALA Suncoast Summer Social
Martin Leyendecker and ALA Suncoast friends look forward to an evening of lite bites, refreshing drinks, and friendly round of golf during the Summer Social.
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Where: Yeoman’s TopGolf
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ALA Capital Chapter Toni K Allen Lunch
2026-07-15 12:00 - 14:00
ALA Capital Chapter Toni K Allen Lunch
Stacy Jenkins, John DiLullo, and ALA Capital Chapter friends will gather for an afternoon luncheon and Toni K. Allen scholarship presentation.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Bobby Van’s Grill
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Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18
Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chapter Leadership Institute ia a unique opportunity that brings together chapter leaders, the ALA Board of Directors, and the Chapter Connections Committee for a collaborative experience featuring energizing keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and interactive small group exchanges.
Sessions will focus on chapter management, recruiting and engaging members, and equipping attendees with essential tools to align on goals, strengthen team connections and return with shared strategies and fresh ideas.
Explore how leadership thrives on creativity, expanding your range, and the courage to improvise when it’s time to sing a new tune.
When: July 16 – 18, 2026
Where: Tempe, Arizona
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ALA Boston 2026 Summer Social
2026-08-13 16:30 - 19:00
ALA Boston 2026 Summer Social
Caesar Rodriguez and ALA Boston friends will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and summer celebration.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Hyatt Place Seaport
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