Kraft Kennedy

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:

add this session to your calendar
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
Stay in the know about our KKU plans and more – subscribe here.Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our upcoming events.

Kraft Kennedy University: MS365 for Legal, Chicago
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
Stay in the know about our KKU plans and more – subscribe here.Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our upcoming events.
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 | 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
Stay in the know about our KKU plans and more – subscribe here.Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our upcoming events.
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
