Kraft Kennedy

ILTA Evolve 2024
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-01
ILTA Evolve – Kraft Kennedy Presents: Roadmap to Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
ILTA EVOLVE is ILTA’s newest high-profile conference that will dive deep into the legal tech community’s latest challenges and explore emergent issues. EVOLVE will focus on the two most pressing issues in legal tech and will be host to the latest trends in technology.
2024 ILTA EVOLVE is all about Generative Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Each year two focus areas will be chosen based on industry demand and challenges, and trending change.
When: April 29 – May 1, 2024
Where: Le Méridien Charlotte Hotel
Kraft Kennedy CTO, Chris Owens will present:
Roadmap to Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
The CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model is based on seven basic core tenets of zero trust architecture, and an implementation model build upon 5 distinct pillars: Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications and workloads, and Data. But where should you start?
This session will lay out a roadmap to approaching the implementation of zero trust in your organization and discuss some of the tools that may already be available to you to help create a more secure environment.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM Start
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Ignite 2024 Chicago
2024-09-09
Ignite 2024 Chicago
The Kraft Kennedy team is ready for a day of networking, connection, and insightful knowledge exchanges. Join us for the Chicago, IL installation of SurePoint Ignite 2024.
Keeping up with the constantly evolving threat landscape and increasingly complicated preventative actions required can be confusing.
In this educational session, Guarding Against Cyber Intruders: Lessons from the Frontlines, we will dive into the latest cyber-criminal tactics as well as preventive measures your firm can adopt immediately.
Hear real-life stories from an industry insider and gain a deeper understanding of exactly how threat actors breach systems, their actions once inside, and the resulting impact on businesses.
These stories will provide valuable lessons based on real life organizational mistakes, leaving all attendees better prepared to navigate similar threats.
This non-technical presentation is tailored for Office Administrators, HR personnel, finance teams, client-facing roles, and decision-makers.
When: Thursday, September 9, 2024
Where: Loews Chicago
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Surepoint Ignite NYC
2024-10-21 | The James, 22 East 29 Street, New York
Surepoint Ignite NYC 2024
The Kraft Kennedy team is ready for another day of knowledge sharing at SurePoint Ignite NYC 2024.
Keeping up with the constantly evolving threat landscape and increasingly complicated preventative actions required is time consuming.
In the featured educational session, Guarding Against Cyber Intruders: Lessons from the Frontlines, Kraft Kennedy CISO Nett Lynch will dive into the latest cyber-criminal tactics as well as preventive measures your firm can adopt for immediate risk reduction.
Hear real-life stories from her decades navigating the constantly evolving threat landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how threat actors breach systems, their actions once inside, and the resulting impact on businesses.
Attendees will learn valuable lessons based on real life organizational mistakes, leaving audience members better prepared to navigate similar threats.
This non-technical presentation is tailored for Office Administrators, HR personnel, finance teams, client-facing roles, and decision-makers.
When: Monday, October 21, 2024
Where: The James New York
Register: here
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Application Impersonation for Exchange Online
2025-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Application Impersonation for Exchange Online
Journey to the bleeding-edge of “Application Impersonation for Exchange Online” with Kraft Kennedy and NetDocuments.
Looking toward the upcoming February end-of-life for Application Impersonation for Exchange Online, and the need to switch to new MS Graph connections, learn from Rebecca Sattin and Brian Podolsky as they chat all things Exchange.
REGISTER to be part of the conversation.
When: Friday, February 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Where: Webinar
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ILTA Microsoft Tech Days
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-13 | Chicago Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Microsoft Tech Days
ILTA is hosting two separate events during Microsoft Tech Days. The SharePoint Symposium and Copilot Symposium provide the opportunity to deep dive into seamless document management, powerful workflow automation, and enhanced team collaboration using each tool.
SharePoint Symposium 2025
The SharePoint Symposium is a comprehensive event designed to provide deep insights into the latest SharePoint innovations, best practices, and real-world applications. This multi-day event features engaging sessions, hands-on showcases, and networking opportunities for professionals across various industries.
View the SharePoint Agenda.
Kraft Kennedy SharePoint Sessions

It’s Not Grandma’s Search Engine Anymore
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brian Podolsky, Kraft Kennedy Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Practice Group Leader
Explore the modern capabilities of SharePoint search, including a closer look at Azure AI Search and how it enhances the search experience, making it more powerful and intelligent.
Battle of the Forms
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Marcus Bluestein, Kraft Kennedy Chief Information Officer
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.

Copilot Symposium 2025
The Copilot Symposium is a dynamic two-day event dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge use of Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven solutions in the legal industry. Attendees will gain in-depth insights into the practical applications, use cases, and real-world implementations of Microsoft Copilot tools across various business functions, with a special focus on the legal sector.
View the Copilot Agenda.
Kraft Kennedy Copilot Sessions

Microsoft 365 Copilot Advantages: How Does It Compare with Other AI Solutions
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 9:30 AM– 10:30 AM
Daniel Paquette, Kraft Kennedy Modern Work Group Leader
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.

Low Code Solutions with Copilot
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dominick Ciacciarelli, Kraft Kennedy Infrastructure & Enterprise Systems Practice Group Leader
Explore how Copilot can be used in conjunction with low-code platforms to streamline the development of applications and workflows with minimal coding effort. This session will highlight how Copilot simplifies app creation and automates business processes.

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LegalWeek 2025
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-27
LegalWeek 2025
Kraft Kennedy, ILTA, and the NYC community will gather for three days of networking, connection, and knowledge sharing at LegalWeek 2025.
Register: Here
When: March 24-27, 2025
Where: Hilton New York Midtown

ILTA Community Session
Kraft Kennedy expert Dan Paquette has been asked to share insights during LegalWeek in a special ILTA community session:

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The way legal teams collaborate is evolving, and Microsoft Teams is leading the charge. With the new chat and channel experience, Microsoft introduces a streamlined approach to managing conversations, triaging urgent messages, and customizing workflows. Even if your firm hasn’t fully adopted Teams as a collaboration platform, these updates will still impact how your users engage with the platform.
Expert panelist will share:

An Overview of the Changes: Understand the key updates to the Teams chat and channel experience and how they simplify collaboration for legal professionals.
Strategic Deployment Strategies: Learn proven approaches to manage the change effectively within your firm, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing disruption.
Adapting for Legal Workflows: Tailored insights on how these updates align with legal-specific needs like case management, document collaboration, and governance.

This session is designed for IT leaders, change managers, legal operations professionals, and anyone responsible for technology deployment within a legal environment. Whether you are fully leveraging Teams or just starting out, this discussion will provide valuable insights for navigating this change.
ILTA Members, add this session to your LegalWeek calendar.

Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, Dallas
2025-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
Register here
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;contact information provided

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CTWhere: Microsoft Campus – Dallas, TXRegister: Here
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Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, Chicago
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, Chicago
We’re opening the doors of the Chicago Microsoft Innovation Hub for a full day of Kraft Kennedy University (KKU), an insider’s track to the latest in legal technology education.
Full schedule and details here
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 Chicago area.

Register: HereWhen: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CTWhere: Microsoft Campus – Chicago, IL
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Full Schedule | KKU: MS365 for Legal, Chicago

8:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast and Coffee HourAll Staff and Attendees
Welcome to KKU!

9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks and Session PreviewChris Owens and Cynthia Riccolo

9:15 AM – 10:00 AMA Studied Review of PurviewDan Paquette
A deep-dive into Purview and the rools and tips that will allow a user to be more agile and active.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

10:15 AM – 11:00 AMBattle of the FormsMarcus 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 AM – 11:15 AMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

11:15 AM – 12:00 PMInnovation and Technology Debt: Getting where you want to beCharles Ottenweller and Sulabh Upadhyaya
This session will focus on how law firms can find a way forward through projects that are holding them back. We’ll take a look at the Innovation pyramid and talk about technology debt, MS, and much more!

12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch HourAll Staff and Attendees

1:00 PM – 1:15 PMAfternoon Session PreviewAll Staff and Attendees

1:15 PM – 2:00 PMDeploy and Manage AVD with NerdioJeff 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 PM – 2:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

2:15 PM – 3:00 PMUnlocking the Power of Copilot: Transforming Legal Practice with AICarolyn 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 PM – 3:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

3:15 PM – 4:00 PMSecuring Windows Desktops Without Sacrificing UsabilityChris 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 PM – 4:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

4:15 PM – 5:00 PMCopilot RoundTable sessionJason Hollenberg and Dan Paquette
Let’s talk Coilot 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 and doing, not what was just promised.

5:00 PMClosing Remarks, Thank YousChris Owens and Dan Paquette
Closing remarks and review of day; contact information provided

NOTICE TO ALL PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES – Federal [including Military], State, Local and Public Education. This is a Partner event where items of value, which will include food and beverage, will be available at no charge to attendees. Please check with your ethics counsel to verify that you are permitted to participate in this event and receive items that may be offered. All Services shall be treated as Microsoft Confidential Information unless otherwiseby Microsoft. The supplier will not highlight competitive solutions as part of the Events

Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, NYC
2025-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 11 Times Sq
Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, New York City
We’re opening the doors of the New York Microsoft Innovation Hub for a full day of Kraft Kennedy University (KKU), an insider’s track to the latest in legal technology education.
Join us as we bring together six sessions, ten speakers, one round table, and more.
Full schedule and details on registration, here
KKU 2025 will take a deep dive into all things MS365. Copilot Agents, Purview, Entra ID and more for technologists in the greater New York metro area.

Register: HereWhen: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ESTWhere: 11 Times Sq
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Full Schedule | KKU: MS365 for Legal, NYC

9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast and Coffee HourAll Staff and Attendees
Welcome to KKU NYC!

9:30 AM – 9:45 AMOpening Remarks and Session PreviewChris Owens and Cynthia Riccolo
Attendees will join together in the main session room and KK staff will introduce MSFT, ND, and KK SMEs.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AMFocusing Copilot’s Abilities: An Introduction to Copilot Studio for Chatbots Dan Paquette
Agentic AI is one of the hottest talk tracks in law firms today. Learn how simple it is to create an autonomous agent with Microsoft’s Agentic AI solution, Copilot Studio, that can operate independently to solve specific tasks and processes to your users.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

10:45 AM – 11:30 AMMicrosoft SessionMikhail Falkovich
Kraft Kennedy and Microsoft join forces to navigate Security in the Age of AI. Explore current and emerging threat landscapes, risks, and mitigation tactics, with a special focus on the risks of and mitigations for AI implementations.

11:30 AM – 11:45 AMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

11:45 AM – 12:30 PMA Practical Approach to M365 Purview for Law FirmsJoe Hoegler and Dominick Ciacciarelli

What can Purview do for you? This session explores how Microsoft Purview can help you and your firm make practical, logical business decisions regarding data governance, data loss prevention, risk and compliance.

12:30 PM – 1:15 PMLunch HourAll Staff and Attendees

1:15 PM – 2:00 PMNerdio Manager for EnterpriseJeff Silverman
Nerdio – it’s not just for nerds! Join us to learn use cases for the hot new tech that is taking legal by storm, offering a unified portal to manage physical devices, applications, and users across an entire Microsoft cloud endpoint environment. Bring your questions and let’s work together to find answers for your use cases.

2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

2:15 PM – 3:00 PMNetDocumentsJennifer Poon
This session explores how NetDocuments M365 add-ins simplify document management with centralized deployment, automatic updates, and a unified experience across devices, purpose-built for the way legal teams work.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

3:15 PM – 4:00 PMSecuring Windows Desktops Without Sacrificing UsabilityChris Owens
The tug of war between productivity and security has been fought since lawyers were first given PCs, but not all security measures need to pose a negative impact on end user productivity. This session focuses on the latest features you can adopt on your workstations without impacting the end user experience…and in some cases enhancing it.

4:00 PM – 4:15 PMBreak/Open Discussion/Q&AAll Staff and Attendees

4:15 PM – 5:00 PMInnovation Curve Round Table: Where is Your Firm and Why Does it Matter?Jon DiMarzo, Microsoft and KK Staff
In this collaborative session, come together to discuss where you and your firm see innovation heading. Topics to include AI (agentic and traditional), how your technology stack is affecting business decisions, and how to help guide your firm over the tech chasm. Active audience participation strongly encouraged.

5:00 PMClosing RemarksChris Owens and Dan Paquette
Closing remarks and review of day.

NOTICE TO ALL PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES – Federal [including Military], State, Local and Public Education. This is a Partner event where items of value, which will include food and beverage, will be available at no charge to attendees. Please check with your ethics counsel to verify that you are permitted to participate in this event and receive items that may be offered. All Services shall be treated as Microsoft Confidential Information unless otherwise by Microsoft. The supplier will not highlight competitive solutions as part of the Events
