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Annual Luncheon, BP Expo, & Happy Hour
2026-03-06 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Central Florida Annual Luncheon, BP Expo, & Happy Hour
Martin Leyendecker, John DiLullo, and the ALA Central Florida community will gather for an afternoon luncheon and Business Partner Expo, followed by an evening happy hour.
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When: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Marriott Orlando Downtown
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ALA Puget Sound Pass the Gavel
2026-03-24 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
ALA Puget Sound Pass the Gavel
Chris Arrowsmith will gather with the ALA Capital Chapter community for an afternoon Pass the Gavel luncheon session focused on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways that help set an inclusive, confident, and forward- looking tone for the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Perkins Coie
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ALA Capital Chapter Change of Gavel
2026-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Capital Chapter Change of Gavel
Caesar Rodriguez and the ALA Capital Chapter community will gather for an afternoon Change of Gavel luncheon.
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Where: Joe’s Seafood
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ALA Annual Conference 2026
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15 | Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
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.
Location: Music City Center, National Harbor, MD
Dates: Sunday, April 12 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Conference Agenda: session listings and will be shared closer to the date.
Kraft Kennedy Booth: 151
Details:
The Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference & Expo 2026
Sunday, 4/12/26- Wednesday, 4/15/2026
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
Featured Local Support Effort:
Strings of Hope
About The Association of Legal Administrators
ALA members are critical to the success of their legal organizations.
Since 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.
Plan 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.

ILTA Evolve 2026
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-02 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80019, United States
ILTA Evolve 2026 will take place April 30 – May 2 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado.
Registration is open now! Join Kraft Kennedy onsite and have all your pressing #legaltech, #security, and #AI questions answered by our Subject Matter Experts. We look forward to helping you solve your business problems and make long-lasting connections.
About ILTA Evolve
ILTA EVOLVE 2026 is a high-profile, peer-driven conference designed to tackle the two hottest topics and most pressing challenges in legal technology. Building on the success of previous years, this event will deliver three days of immersive education, networking, and collaboration, focusing on Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership in Legal Tech.
The program includes 2 keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and 20+ educational sessions curated by industry experts. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for AI adoption, cybersecurity risk management, and governance, while exploring emerging standards and best practices. The event also features business partner exhibits, networking receptions, and the Distinguished Peer Awards, creating a dynamic environment for learning and relationship-building.
About ILTA
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is a volunteer-led, staff-managed association with a focus on premiership. ILTA aims to educate and connect people with their peers to support your work in the legal sector. While they have a strong focus on technology, their offerings support professionals of every stripe in law firms and corporate/government legal operations.
Kraft Kennedy Happenings

The Evolving AI Policy & Legal Landscape
Thursday, April 30th | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This presentation will review some of the challenges and questions related to AI law and policy in the last year. It will provide an overview of key legal and policy developments as well as a discussion of “what’s next” in terms of notable proposed legislation and regulations. It will cover Federal and State efforts to regulate AI law and drive policy, as well as global developments in Asia, the EU, and the UK.
Speakers: Joe Hoegler, Kraft Kennedy CTIO | Josh Schwartz, Phaselaw CEO
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Don’t Bore the Board: Presenting CyberSecurity Metrics that Matter
Thursday, April 30th | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
When presenting the success of your cybersecurity program to leadership, it’s essential to share metrics that are not only SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound), but also clear and meaningful to lawyers focused on business risk. This session will cover best practices for selecting and communicating cybersecurity metrics that resonate with leadership, demonstrate alignment with business objectives, and highlight progress under standards like ISO 27001.
Speakers: Nett Lynch, Kraft Kennedy CISO | Brian Clarke, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. Cybersecurity Director | Joshua Smith, Ogletree Deakins Information Security Manager | Nicholas Spencer, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Senior Security and Network Analyst
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I’d Give Away My Password and MFA—And Still Sleep at Night
Friday, May 1st | 9:05 AM – 11:05 AM

As remote work and cloud migration expand the attack surface, identity has become the new crown jewel — and the prime target for compromise. This session explores how organizations can harden defenses through different identity provider’s controls, conditional access policies, and zero-trust architectures that ensure stolen credentials alone can’t breach systems. Experts will also highlight how layered solutions such as SASE, SIEM, and advanced email protections build resilience in SaaS-first environments. Attendees will leave with a practical roadmap for securing their digital identity and protecting client trust.
Speakers: Marcus Bluestein, Kraft Kennedy CIO | Bryan Pryor, Stoll Keenon Ogden CIO | Daniel Perkins, SecureIt360 Sr. Information Security Officer | Ethan Powell, Ogletree Deakins Information Security Analyst | Seth Bowling, FRSecure Research and Development Lead
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Dates
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Saturday, March 2, 2026
Location
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
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NerdioCon 2026
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06
NerdioCon 2026 | May 4-6 | Palm Springs, CA
Registration is open for NerdioCon 2026.
Date & Location
Monday, May 4, 2026 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Palm Springs, CA.
Kraft Kennedy Session
Kraft Kennedy: Break Free from Citrix > A Roadmap to Nerdio + Azure Virtual Desktop Success
May 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PT | Diego 3
Speaker: Jeff Silverman, Kraft Kennedy Practice Architect
Ready to say goodbye to Citrix complexity and embrace Azure-native freedom?
Join Jeff Silverman, Practice Architect for Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems at Kraft Kennedy, as he shares battle-tested insights from real-world Citrix-to–Nerdio-managed AVD migrations in the demanding legal vertical. Drawing on 18 months of hands-on experience, this session covers critical decision points, common pitfalls, and hard-won lessons—leaving MSPs and enterprise teams with a practical framework and the confidence to execute their own transition successfully.
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About NerdioCon
NerdioCon is where innovators, problem-solvers, and rebels unite to fight back against complexity, cost, and downtime.
Over three action-packed days, you’ll join IT leaders, MSPs, and industry partners on a mission to modernize cloud desktop and endpoint management. Together, we’ll secure every corner of the Microsoft Cloud, bring balance to IT, and equip you with the tools you need to lead your organization to victory.

ALA NYC Business Partner Appreciation Night
2026-05-12 18:00 (America/New_York)
ALA NYC Business Partner Appreciation Night
Kevin Barry, Caesar Rodriguez, and ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) NYC friends will gather for an evening of appreciation, craft cocktails, and mini golf.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 pm start
Where: Swingers NoMad
Address: 35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
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ALA Philly 2026 Legal Showcase
2026-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Philly 2026 Legal Showcase
Stacy Jenkins, Caesar Rodriguez, and the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Philadelphia Chapter community will gather for the 2026 Legal Showcase.
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: The Pyramid Club
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Streamline Your Bottom Line: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Law Firm Finance & Administration
2026-05-13 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Denver) | Dentons
Streamline Your Bottom Line: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Law Firm Finance & Administration
Is your law firm’s back office running you ragged, or are they just running up costs? Join our focused in-person session for legal administrators seeking practical ways to improve financial and administrative operations. Discover strategies to identify bottlenecks, cut waste, and implement efficient processes that truly benefit your firm. Learn how to optimize workflows, boost cash flow, and handle administrative challenges without overburdening staff or forcing partners into ineffective systems.
Session Takeaways:

Identify the most common financial and administrative inefficiencies in law firms and learn practical methods to address them.
Develop a step-by-step plan to streamline finance and administrative operations, increasing productivity and reducing stress for your teams.
Implement proven strategies to control firm costs, boost cash flow, and create sustainable administrative processes.

Sara Zezza is an Account Executive at Kraft Kennedy with more than 15 years of experience in technology sales, specializing in IT consulting, managed services, and cloud solutions. She partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to identify operational pain points and connect teams with practical, right-sized technology and service strategies that improve efficiency, strengthen security, and support business growth.
Keith Kallen is Chief Financial Officer at Kraft Kennedy and a member of the firm’s management team. He oversees corporate finance and financial operations, as well as key internal functions including HR and business systems, supporting the firm’s strategic growth and service delivery to clients across legal and other highly regulated industries.
When: May 13, 2026 | 11:45 am – 1:15 pm MT
Where: Dentons
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ALA Chicago White Sox Networking Event
2026-05-14 17:10 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Chicago White Sox Networking Event
Sara Zezza and John DiLullo look forward to a ‘mega-suite’ evening at the ballpark with ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Chicago friends as the White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5:10 – 10:00 pm
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field
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Puget Sound ALA Spring Fling
2026-05-20 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Puget Sound ALA Spring Fling
Chris Arrowsmith and Puget Sound ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) friends will gather for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration during the 2026 Spring Fling.
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Elephant and Castle Seattle
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ALA Golden Gate Wine Pop-Up
2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Golden Gate Wine Pop-Up
Chris Arrowsmith and ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Golden Gate friends will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and flavor at the Wine Pop-Up with Ryan and and Katrina.
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: San Francisco Wine Society
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ALA NYC Charity Fundraiser
2026-06-09 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Trattoria Dell’Arte, 900 7th Ave, New York City, New York
ALA NYC Charity Fundraiser
Caesar Rodriguez and the ALA NYC community will come together for a special fundraising event in support of Give Beauty Wings, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages through inclusive programs, creativity, and community connection.
Give Beauty Wings offers programs tailored to both individual and organizational needs, with a strong focus on supporting the disabled community while remaining open and welcoming to everyone. Their mission is rooted in celebrating the universal beauty within each person and encouraging the unique gifts and full potential of every participant.
When: Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Where: Trattoria Dell’Arte
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ALA Boston Happy Hour
2026-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fin Point Oyster Bar + Grill, 89 Broad St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
ALA Boston Happy Hour
Join Kraft Kennedy, Laurel, and ALA Boston friends for a post-luncheon happy hour featuring lite bites and refreshing drinks.
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Fin Point Oyster Bar + Grill
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ALA Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | Tempe, Tempe, AZ, United States
ALA Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
The Kraft Kennedy team, ALA Board of Directors, chapter leaders, and the Chapter Connections Committee will come together for a collaborative two-day experience filled with energizing keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and interactive small group exchanges.
Sessions will focus on chapter management, recruiting and engaging members, and attendees will leave equipped with essential tools to harmonize their leadership abilities, fresh insights, and new connections to strengthen their chapter impact.
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When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026
Where: Tempe, Arizona
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ALA Chicago Education Event & Summer Social
2026-06-16 15:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Bell, 225 W Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
ALA Chicago Education Event & Summer Social
Succession planning isn’t just for retirement. It’s about protecting your firm’s stability and culture through intentional leadership development. In this session, two seasoned law firm administrators will share practical strategies they have used to identify and prepare future leaders, document critical processes and ensure smooth leadership transitions.
Explore how to navigate the emotional side of letting go and, just as importantly, how to align your plan with your firm’s unique culture and your partners’ expectations for filling your role when the time comes. Leave with actionable tools to strengthen your firm’s leadership pipeline and be ready for whatever comes next.
Learning Objectives:

Understand why succession planning preserves firm culture and stability
Align planning with firm culture and partner expectations
Navigate the emotional side of letting go
Identify and develop internal leadership talent
Create a clear, supported transition plan

CLM Credit avialble for this event.
After the session, join Sara Zezza and ALA Chicago friends in toasting to summer.
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When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The Bell
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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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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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ILTACON 2026
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-27 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Kraft Kennedy Happenings
See what we have planned for ILTACON 2026. Featured Kraft Kennedy Sessions, Advance entry for our giveaways, Roadmapping, and more.
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ILTACON 2026 | August 23-27, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland | Nashville, TN.
Registration
ILTACON 2026
Date & Location
Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland
Agenda for ILTACON 2026
What is ILTACON?
The educational program includes a variety of topics and trends developed by co-chairs and experienced members in formats to meet a variety of learning styles that include learning pathways, panel discussions, hands-on training and attendee-driven sessions.
ILTACON is a robust 4.5 day conference, with comprehensive peer-driven programs, educational content, and face-to-face networking. Check back ILTACON 2026 Agenda
What is ILTA?
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) serves the professional needs of more than 25,000 international legal technology professionals and their organizations. Since 1980, the association’s focus is to achieve results for our membership and the legal technology profession at large. Much of the value we provide as an association occurs through the coordinated efforts with our global volunteer membership teams.
More information on all ILTA events and conferences can be found here. Information on ILTA Volunteer roles can be found here.
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