ALA Capital Chapter Toni K Allen Lunch
2026-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | PA
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 | PA
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 (America/New_York) | PA
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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ALA Houston Cocktails & Conversations
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | PA
ALA Houston Cocktails & Conversations
Martin Leyendecker looks forward to an evening of Cocktails and Conversation with ALA Houston friends.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Houston Grand Hotel – River Oaks
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ALA Central Florida Trivia Night
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | PA
ALA Central Florida Trivia Night
Savannah Cameron and ALA Central Florida friends will gather for a fun evening of friendly trivia competition.
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: The Historic Dubsdread Ballroom

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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.
Get your Tickets Now for The Annual ILTACON Golf Outing.
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
Detailed 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.
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.
More Information
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Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Workshop
2026-09-24 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Kraft Kennedy Houston Office, 909 Texas Street, Suite 203, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Workshop Presented by Kraft Kennedy and Nerdio
In this immersive education event, attendees will work directly alongside Nerdio and Kraft Kennedy specialists while learning best practices for simplifying administration, enhancing the end-user experience, and controlling costs. Explore practical approaches to deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft cloud desktop environments using Nerdio’s management platform.
Date: Sept 24, 2026
Time: 9am- 2:30CT
Location:
Kraft Kennedy
The Rice Building
909 Texas Street, Suite 203
Houston, Texas 77002

Who Should Attend
For IT Professionals who are evaluating, deploying, managing, or supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, or end-user computing, this Workshop will provide practical guidance across the Microsoft cloud environment.
What to Bring to the Workshop
Please bring your laptop. Attendees will receive access to a dedicated lab environment and will participate directly from their own devices throughout the workshop.
Onsite Houston Agenda
9am CT Welcome and Introductions
Overview of the day, workshop objectives, and introductions from Nerdio and Kraft Kennedy.
The Future of End-User Computing in 2026 (15 minutes)
Industry trends, Microsoft cloud desktop technologies, and how organizations are modernizing endpoint management.
Adoption and Management Framework (30 minutes)
A practical framework for planning, deploying, and managing Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments.
Building Image Source Virtual Machines (30 minutes)
Best practices for creating and maintaining source images.
Optimizing the User Experience (30 minutes)
Configuration and management techniques that improve performance and usability.
Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts (30 minutes)
Hands-on experience deploying and managing host pools and session hosts.
Lunch (provided, onsite)
Image Creation and Management (30 minutes)
Learn how to create, manage, and maintain images efficiently.
Updating Session Hosts (30 minutes)
Strategies for maintaining and updating environments with minimal disruption.
Configuring Auto-Scale (30 minutes)
Explore automation capabilities that can help optimize performance and resource utilization.
Wrap-Up and Q&A (30min)

Featured Experts:
Jeff Silverman is Practice Architect for Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems at Kraft Kennedy. A former attorney turned technologist, he leads infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, and remote access engagements. His Nerdio, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop certifications bring practical technical depth and an understanding of the needs of legal organizations.
Martin Leydecker is a Senior Account Executive at Kraft Kennedy, where he helps law firms and professional services organizations evaluate technology strategies and solutions. Based in Houston, he brings experience in managed IT services, cloud computing, infrastructure consulting, business continuity, and client relationship development.
Greg Roberson is a Principal Sales Engineer at Nerdio. He works directly with enterprise IT and infrastructure professionals on cloud strategies, architecture, and deployment optimization surrounding Microsoft technologies like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365.

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ALA NYC CLM Lunch & Learn
2026-09-29 11:30 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | PA
ALA NYC CLM Lunch & Learn
The Future-Focused Law Firm’s Guide to Selecting the Right IT Partner
Selecting a technology partner is one of the most consequential operational decisions a law firm can make. The right partner can improve security, productivity, business continuity, and user satisfaction. The wrong partner can create operational disruption, increase risk, frustrate attorneys and staff, and lead to costly technology decisions that fail to support firm goals.
Whether your firm is evaluating providers for the first time, considering a change, or assessing the effectiveness of its current technology partnership, this session will provide actionable guidance to support informed decision-making and stronger operational outcomes.
Content Overview

Evaluate technology support models.
Determine when outsourcing makes sense.
Identify the critical factors that distinguish a strategic technology partner from a generic IT vendor.
Balance cybersecurity, compliance requirements, attorney experience, operational efficiency, and budget constraints.
Explore the questions every law firm should ask during the technology partner selection process.
Review the documentation and security evidence firms should request.
Recognize warning signs that may indicate future service, governance, or security problems.
Address emerging considerations, including AI readiness, cloud strategy, business continuity planning, vendor accountability, and legal-industry-specific technology expertise.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Assess whether outsourcing IT services is the right fit for their firm’s size, structure, and business goals.
Identify the essential questions to ask when vetting technology partners.
Recognize red flags during the evaluation and selection process.
Balance security, productivity, user experience, and cost when making technology decisions.
Apply a framework for choosing and managing the right IT partner for their law firm.

Speaker
Jude Travers-Frazier, JD
Chief Operating Officer and Associate General Counsel, Kraft Kennedy
Jude Travers-Frazier, JD, is the Chief Operating Officer and Associate General Counsel at Kraft Kennedy. With more than 30 years of legal technology experience and a background as a practicing attorney, he helps organizations align technology, security, operations, and business strategy. A frequent presenter for ALA and legal technology audiences, Jude is known for making complex technology and cybersecurity topics accessible, practical, and relevant to business and legal professionals. He also participates in cybersecurity leadership and information-sharing initiatives that advance security best practices across the managed services community.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Where: TBD
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Technology Strategy That Matters: Engaging Leadership Around Application Modernization
2026-10-14 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Jenner Block LLP, 353 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
Technology decisions are moving faster—and carrying greater financial and operational consequences. This Lunch & Learn gives law firm leaders a clear, practical way to evaluate what is working, prioritize what comes next, and invest with confidence.
Join Sulabh Upadhyaya and Sara Zezza of Kraft Kennedy for an interactive luncheon discussion about engaging firm leadership, guiding effective technology committees, and turning modernization, cloud, governance, and AI priorities into an actionable roadmap aligned with firm goals.
Luncheon Learning Objectives

Build and lead effective technology or innovation committees that engage firm leadership.
Identify applications and processes that support—or hinder—efficiency and business goals.
Prioritize modernization, cloud, AI, and other technology investments based on business value.

Speakers
Sara Zezza
Account Executive, Kraft Kennedy
Sulabh Upadhyaya
Management Consultant, Kraft Kennedy
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM CT
Where: Jenner Block LLP 353 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

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