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ALA Philadelphia Q2 Advisory Committee Meeting 2022
2022-09-21 | Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, 1735 Market Street, 21st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Kraft Kennedy will come together with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philadelphia community for the Q2 Advisory Committee Meeting 2022.
Registration and Zoom link here.
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 12:30 PM
Where: Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads and via Zoom

[Webinar] Introduction to the Law Firm Environment
2022-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
[Webinar] Introduction to the Law Firm Environment
Whether you are a new employee at a law firm, a law firm client, a vendor, or anyone on the periphery of the legal industry, understanding the law firm environment allows you to achieve more.
We’re teaming up with Savvy Training & Consulting to provide a one-hour webinar covering:

Law Firm Structure
Basic Terminology
Client Expectations
Interactions Between Attorneys and Staff
Modern Law Firm Trends

When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual Microsoft Teams Event
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The Invisible Intruder: What's New on the Threat Landscape
2023-01-11 13:00 - 13:30
The Invisible Intruder: What’s New on the Threat Landscape
In this 30- minute webinar we’re sharing a real-life cautionary tale of a business development professional at a mid-sized law firm in New York City who experienced the dark side of tech-savvy bad actors.
Takeaways Include:

Understanding the most common vulnerabilities
Awareness of the latest threats for your radar
Ongoing preventative measures

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Microsoft Teams Roundtable with the Document Excellence Group
2023-01-25 12:30 - 14:00
DEG Teams Talk: A roundtable discussion about the Journey to Microsoft Teams

We’ll be plugging into the conversation at Document Excellent Group’s virtual Microsoft Teams Roundtable. This high-level interactive knowledge exchange will cover the features users like best, the training being priortized by firms and information governance considerations for compliance. We’ll talk about common pitfalls during the transition and the fears that are making some firms hesitant to begin the transition…
Anything Microsoft Teams you’d like to share or ask, please bring your thoughts to the virtual table. We’ll will share insider tips, tricks and attendees will leave with valuable information during this interactive knowledge exchange about Microsoft Teams.

When: Wednesday, January 25, 2022 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST

Where: Microsoft Teams meeting
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Let us know if you’d like to bring the discussion about the Microsoft Teams journey to your organization.

Cybersecurity with a Twist: Mixology Event
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00
Cybersecurity With a Twist: A Mixology Event
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Where: Hybrid Event
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Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dive right into the 60 minute event that will have you mixing a fresh cocktail under the direction of a professional mixologist! While sipping the fruits of your labor, attendees will gain cybersecurity insights that will position you to be ‘future-ready’.
Learn the steps leading organizations are taking on the cybersecurity front including:

Consolidating tools to drive efficiency and protect your firm’s bottom line.
How to ensure your Incident Response Plan is robust enough for the current landscape.

Whether you choose to attend in person at Kraft Kennedy headquarters in midtown NYC, or as a virtual attendee from the comfort of your desk, this hands-on mixology event with Kraft Kennedy’s newest Cybersecurity partner, Arctic Wolf will be fun, interactive and informative.
Registration for this special event closes April 5th to allow time for the Bubble Tap ingredients and tools kit to ship to attendees.

Viewer’s Choice:
In-person attendees will automatically have their kits delivered to Kraft Kennedy 630 Third Avenue @ 41st.
Virtual attendees will provide a desired shipping address and the Bubble Tap Mixology box will arrive in advance of the event.
We anticipate this event filling quickly. This invitation does not guarantee your spot, you must complete registration to secure your ticket.
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ILTA: Mastering Microsoft Teams
2023-04-20 10:00 - 16:30
ILTA Virtual One-Day Event: Mastering Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has become an essential tool for collaboration and communication. Join ILTA for a deep dive on Mastering Microsoft Teams, featuring subject matter expert Dan Paquette of Kraft Kennedy.
Spotlight Session: Configuring Call Coverage Paths, Follow Me, and Other Features
Microsoft Teams Phone helps save time and reduce costs by simplifying communication and collaboration. Dan Paquette, leader of the Modern Work Group at Kraft Kennedy and Microsoft expert, has been invited by ILTA to share how leading law firms are leveraging the latest features. Register here.
Spotlight Session: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM CT
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Where: Virtual
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Atlanta ALA Mid-Year Check-in
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00
Let’s get down to business! The Atlanta ALA Chapter Business Partner Focus Group Mid-Year Check-in will cover the latest chapter news, hot topics to have on your radar and dive into preliminary planning for the 2024 Expo.
Let us know what you’re most looking forward to in the coming months!

Is It Finally Time For Exchange Online?
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00
Is It Finally Time For Exchange Online?
Exchange Online has become the predominant messaging platform for legal, with adoption recorded across 50% of law firms in 2021. Smaller law firms have widely embraced Exchange Online, but only in the past 2 years has the platform gained traction across larger firms. While the majority of technical concerns and barriers for entry have been eliminated, understanding the processes that are key to a successful Exchange Online migration is essential.
Over the course of the hour, Transvault and Kraft Kennedy will share insights gleaned from helping hundreds of law firms on their journey.
Register here.

Savvy Influencer Panel
2024-03-27 14:00 - 15:00
Savvy Influencer Panel
Strategic Relationship Manager, Caesar Rodriguez has been invited to take part in the Savvy Influencer Panel: Networking to Maximize Your Impact and Your Future in the Legal Industry. Come away with new inspiration to expand your network, your professional vision, your job satisfaction, and your career opportunities in this dynamic, ever-evolving industry.
Register here
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Where: Webinar, Savvy Training & Consulting
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AALA BP Focus Group
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
AALA BP Focus Group
Stacy Jenkins and Caesar Rodriguez are charging up for a virtual meeting with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Atlanta friends and peers at the BP Focus Group.
When: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
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ILTA Masterclass: Cyber Risk Management
2024-08-08 12:00
ILTA Masterclass: Cyber Risk Management
Arctic Wolf and Kraft Kennedy are teaming up to present an ILTA (International Legal Technology Association) Masterclass in Cyber Risk Management.
Secure your spot.
Some topics of discussion:

Cyber Risk is Business Risk – Assessing your Total Risk
Mitigating Risk with Security Operations & 24×7 iManage Monitoring
Governance – Tracking your security posture progress: NIST & CIS

Speakers:

Matthew Rohweder, Director of Sales Engineering, Artic Wolf
Ben Bitterman, Vice President of Sales, Artic Wolf
Bill Belmonte, Senior Consultant, Enterprise Content Management, Kraft Kennedy

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Application Impersonation for Exchange Online
2025-02-07 14:00 - 15:00
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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ALA Capital Chapter Education Session
2025-03-11 11:45 - 13:00
ALA Capital Chapter Education Session
Kraft Kennedy Chief Innovation Technology Officer, Joe Hoegler will join Senior Account Executive Stacy Jenkins to engage the ALACC members in a discussion about the business progression of legal technology and how operational leaders can better prepare budgets for success.
Member Registration – This event is open to members only
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Where: HWG
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ALA Golden Gate Donation Bingo
2025-05-01 16:30 - 18:00
ALA Golden Gate Donation Bingo
The Kraft Kennedy team will gather with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate community for an evening of bingo fun in support of the SF Marin Food Bank as part of thier Food From the Bar campaign.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP & Virtual Attendance
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ALA Philly Education Session
2025-05-06 11:45 - 13:15
Hey AI: We Want to Trust You But…
The old Cold War adage, ‘Trust but verify’, is once again relevant as law firms struggle to keep pace with the rapid rate of AI adoption. For legal professionals, the challenge isn’t just verifying AI’s accuracy; it’s the complicated process of trusting AI in the first place.
Enterprise Content Management expert, Brian Podolsky, will share notes from the field and specific techniques to ease the challenges of AI adoption in the law firm environment. Stacy Jenkins will provide use case scenarios pulled directly from ALA member firms, equipping all attendees with fresh ways to leverage the latest technology.
Join Remote or In Person: ALA Members Registration
Learning Objectives:
Attend this session to gain fresh perspectives and conversational fluency around these topical questions:

Should law firms trust Generative AI solutions?
How can law firms trust AI solutions with their documents and work product? Which questions should you be asking your DMS vendors, iManage, NetDocuments and beyond…
How is AI increasing the risk of unauthorized data access and which security governance measures should be prioritized?
How can use cases build trust, and increase adoption of AI tools?

ALA Members: Registration
When: May 6, 2025 11:45-1:15pm
Where: Obermeyer Offices Philadelphia, or Remote via Teams

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ILTA Master Class: Designing the Best Mobile Experience
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00
ILTA Master Class: Designing the Best Mobile Experience
Kraft Kennedy Modern Work Group SME Jason Hollenberg, CEO and Chief Architect of Mobile Helix Seth Hallem, and ILTA present a Master Class on Designing the Best Mobile Experience. Bring your questions! We will have the experts.
For over a decade, MDM (Mobile Device Management) has been considered the best practice for securing firm data on mobile devices. But lawyers frequently push back on the user experience.
Recently, law firms are increasingly migrating to using Microsoft Intune.
This Master Class explores how the focus on Intune changes decisions, and how to provide attorneys with the best mobile experience with Intune. Register Here.
Learning Objectives:

What is a “good” mobile experience?
What is a “safe” mobile experience?
How does MDM make the mobile experience good and safe? What are its drawbacks?
How does MAM (Mobile Application Management) make the mobile experience good and safe? What are its drawback?
What is Conditional Access and why would you use it?

Virtual Event: Registration
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Event

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ALA Cyber Chapter Cyber Connect
2025-08-27 14:00
ALA Cyber Chapter Cyber Connect
Annette Briffa, Caesar Rodriguez, and Savannah Cameron will plug into conversation with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Cyber Chapter friends for an afternoon of virtual connection.
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM Start
Where: Virtual Meeting
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ALA Atlanta BP Fall Focus Group
2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
ALA Atlanta BP Fall Focus Group
Beth Anne Stuebe, Annette Briffa, and Tracy Kraft will plug in to the conversation with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Atlanta friends during the BP Fall Focus Group.
When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
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ALA Golden Gate BP Idea Exchange
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00
ALA Golden Gate BP Idea Exchange
Chris Arrowsmith, and Annette Briffa will plug into conversation with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate friends to brainstorm and collaborate during the BP Idea Exchange.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Duane Morris LLP | Vitual
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M365 Purview for Law Firm Management
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
M365 Purview for Law Firm Management
Kraft Kennedy and Association of Legal Administers (ALA) Puget Sound present this virtual session designed for legal administrators who want to learn about how to use Microsoft Purview, a unified data governance and risk & compliance solution, to keep their firm’s information organized and secure – without needing technical expertise.
Real-Life Law Firm Examples: You’ll see how small and medium-sized law firms use Purview to solve everyday challenges, including how to:

Identify sensitive firm work product, client data, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) stored in a Microsoft tenant;
Prevent the inadvertent sharing of documents with sensitive content outside the firm;
Ensure documents for clients who do not want to use AI are not processed by Copilot or other GenAI tools; and
Discover content in your Microsoft tenant to respond to a subpoena, or as support in dealing with internal matters.

Topics of discussion:

Overview of Purview Tools: Through these examples, we’ll introduce the main features of Microsoft Purview in straightforward terms.
Licensing Made Simple: We’ll explain what you need to know about Purview licensing, so you can make the most of the tools we talk about with your firm’s Microsoft tenant.
Practical Tips: The session will focus on real-world examples and straightforward steps you can take, without requiring IT expertise.

Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll feel confident about how Purview can save time in your daily work, help your team avoid mistakes, and keep your firm’s data secure.
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When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
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ALA Cyber Educational Session: The Challenge of Change
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00
ALA Cyber Educational Session: The Challenge of Change
Kraft Kennedy and the Association of Legal Administrator (ALA) Cyber Chapter present an informal, interactive Education Session highlighting key areas of change that cause common challenges for ALA firms. We invite participants to share insights about processes that cause friction at law firms including:

Employee onboarding
User adoption to new tech
Policy Management
Password Management
AI Selections and Governance
& the topics you bring to the table

This session aims to create a forum for Actionable Intelligence, learning together and arming attendees with useful information.
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When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
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Knowledge to Leadership Conference & Expo
2026-02-20 08:30 - 17:45
ALA Golden Gate Knowledge to Leadership Conference & Expo
Chris Arrowsmith and the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate community will gather for a day of education, raffle prizes, and exchanging knowledge. Preview the featured sessions and speakers here.
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When: Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Where: Cooley LLP
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[Webinar] Securing AI: No Hype. No Panic. Just Strategy
2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
Securing AI: No Hype. No Panic. Just Strategy
AI is no longer a future conversation. It is already embedded across products, workflows, and decisions, often moving faster than policies, architectures, and operating models can keep up.
This roundtable is not about headlines or theory. It is a practical, leader-level discussion anchored on one core question: how do we secure AI in a way that holds up over the next two to three years?
The starting point is straightforward and honest: there is no silver bullet for AI security. Organizations making real progress are applying strong security fundamentals to emerging AI architectures and deliberately evolving controls as adoption scales.
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When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Where: Hybrid Event with Registration Link

Session Takeaways:

We will cut through the noise and focus on risks that show up in real environments, not slide decks. This includes how AI agents reshape identity and access assumptions, where data leakage and integrity fail as automation accelerates, what AI-native attacks look like in practice, and why governance often trails actual usage.
The conversation is structured, not scripted. We will reframe how AI expands the attack surface, pressure-test perceived risks against real exposure, and introduce a lightweight, end-to-end framework designed to stay relevant beyond the next quarter.
From there, the focus moves to application. You will map these ideas to your own environment, identify what can be extended from existing investments, and pinpoint real gaps. We will close by defining what “good” looks like, with practical priorities and milestones security leaders can stand behind.

Subject Matter Experts
William Varma, Global Chief Security Advisor and Field CISO, Microsoft

William is a Global Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, where he works closely with CISOs, board members, and senior technology leaders to turn cybersecurity strategy into real-world outcomes. His focus is simple but hard to execute: understand where leaders want to go, identify what is getting in the way, and partner with them to make that vision achievable.
William’s work sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and emerging technology. He regularly facilitates high-impact problem-solving sessions with executives on some of the most complex challenges organizations face today, including securing the AI journey and preparing for a post-quantum world. His Secure AI Journey framework is product-neutral and forward-looking, helping organizations map critical controls from extreme shift-left through shift-right over a two to three-year horizon. It has become an anchor for leaders who want to move fast with AI without losing control, trust, or resilience.
In parallel, William advises organizations on quantum readiness and quantum-safe security. With quantum computing expected to materially impact asymmetric encryption over the coming decade, he helps leaders take practical steps today so they are not reacting under pressure tomorrow. The goal is not fear or hype, but preparedness, clarity, and confidence.
Before Microsoft, William spent the first half of his career in Big Four consulting, ultimately as a partner, followed by senior executive roles including Deputy CISO at a major bank and CISO within government. This blend of advisory, operational, and public-sector experience allows him to connect quickly with leaders and speak their language, whether the conversation is tactical, strategic, or board-level.
William is a frequent speaker and trusted voice in the cybersecurity community, known for creating executive conversations that are practical, candid, and outcome-driven. Outside of work, he values time with his family and believes strongly in giving back, particularly through initiatives that support youth development.
Neta Haiby, Head of Product, AI Security, Microsoft
Neta leads Security for AI at Microsoft. Neta is a product leader with passion for developing impactful AI products at a global scale. She has deep experience in generative AI, Vision AI and accelerating the adoption and positive impact of AI in organization by bringing together the latest innovations into products that enable the use of new AI technologies.
Prior to her current role at Microsoft, Neta led Azure OpenAI and Azure Document AI and held leadership roles in Product Management. She was also the CTO of Microsoft Venture Accelerator.
Nett Lynch, MBA, Chief Information Security Officer
Nett Lynch is an accomplished Cyber Security Professional, leader, educator, and mentor who brings pragmatic, business-focused cyber security leadership and a problem-solving mindset to every client discussion. For almost two years, Nett has been the CISO at Kraft Kennedy. She also serves as the Chair of the North American Executive Council for the Cybersecurity Interest Group. She is a frequent writer, speaker, and conference attendee, focusing on making cyber security and technology easier for executives to understand and implement.

Dan Paquette, Practice Group Leader, Modern Work
Dan Paquette is known for his strategic leadership and deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Purview. With a strong background in legal technology and IT consulting, Dan has successfully led initiatives in AI adoption, governance, and change management for law firms and corporate clients.
In 2023, Dan became the Practice Group Leader for Modern Work at Kraft Kennedy. Dan is a skilled and knowledgeable professional in modern workplace transformation. He joined Kraft Kennedy in 2007, previously serving as Practice Manager and Consultant, and has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s approach to Microsoft SaaS solutions.
Moderator & Host
Beth Anne Stuebe, Director of Sales Operations
Beth Anne Stuebe is a long time thought-leader and educational publisher, having worked for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), iManage, and FileTrail Litera in global press and publications roles, managing podcasts, webinars, educational sessions, and conference agendas for some of the leading conferences in North America and the United Kingdom.
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Passwordless Future: Securing Legal Ops Beyond Passwords
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-2921, United States
Curious how law firms are increasing security by eliminating passwords?
Explore the transition to passwordless authentication in law firms and learn why Microsoft and leading technology partners are driving this shift to reduce risk and improve user experience.
In this interactive session, CIO Marcus Bluestein and Senior Account Executive Stacy Jenkins will lead ALA members through the security benefits, Microsoft 365 integration experience, and increased efficiency of a passwordless environment.
Actionable Intelligence:

Existing challenges driving firms to eliminate passwords
What is passwordless authentication?
The security and financial benefits of eliminating passwords

Featured Expert:
Marcus Bluestein, Chief Information Officer, Kraft Kennedy
Marcus Bluestein is known for turning the fast pace of emerging technology into clear, digestible guidance for strategic leaders and engineers. A true upstream problem solver, he pinpoints root issues early and designs pragmatic, durable solutions. Marcus has been leading technology Innovation at Kraft Kennedy since 1992 after earning a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Hobart College.

Location:
Morgan Lewis
2222 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
or
Virtual
via Zoom

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SHRM: 1 PDC Credit

Copilot Isn’t Broken, It’s Being Literal: Governance & eDiscovery for Legal
2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:00
Copilot Isn’t Broken, It’s Being Literal: Governance & eDiscovery for Legal
This ACEDS webinar is designed for legal, compliance, and eDiscovery professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-powered tools, like Copilot. Discover actionable strategies to manage risk, ensure litigation readiness, and align information governance with operational workflows. Attendees will gain practical insights into defending Copilot decisions and understanding discoverable data, empowering your team to confidently integrate AI into legal operations.
Webinar Session Takeaways:
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Explain why Copilot errors are usually governance issues, not AI defects
Identify what Copilot data is discoverable, where it lives, and under what conditions it can be accessed
Apply a root cause framework to Copilot incidents that supports defensible investigations
Align information governance, retention, and eDiscovery workflows to Copilot usage

Daniel Paquette is the Practice Leader for Kraft Kennedy’s Modern Work Group. With almost 20 years at Kraft Kennedy, Dan is a seasoned speaker, writer, and advocate for technology in the legal and innovation ecosystems.
Dan’s proficiency in Microsoft’s programs, including Purview and Copilot, is unmatched. With several Keynote sessions across the US, he is also a frequent speaker at conferences such as ILTACON, Evolve, ALA, and more.
When: April 7, 2026 1-2pm ET
Where: Zoom
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Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:00
Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems
AI promises transformative efficiency, but only if a firm’s underlying systems are ready. This session explores how to use AI momentum as a strategic lever to modernize outdated infrastructure. Attendees will learn which foundational elements must be updated before meaningful AI adoption is possible, and how to leverage AI enthusiasm to secure funding, build alignment, and accelerate long overdue modernization initiatives.
Session Takeaways:

Understand prerequisite infrastructure requirements for AI adoption in law firms.
Identify outdated systems in member firms that limit AI capabilities and introduce risk.
Use AI momentum to justify modernization budgets and prioritization.
Build an AI ready roadmap with updates to identity, compliance, data, and cloud platforms.
Communicate modernization needs in business centered, attorney friendly language. Centered, attorney friendly language.

Beth Anne Stuebe is a long time thought-leader and educational publisher, having worked for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), iManage, and FileTrail Litera in global press and publications roles, managing podcasts, webinars, educational sessions, and conference agendas for some of the leading conferences in North America and the United Kingdom.
Chris Owens is the Chief Technology Officer at Kraft Kennedy after previously serving as the Practice Group Leader for the Enterprise Client Systems Group. Responsible for maintaining partner relationships and alignment with Kraft Kennedy, he focuses much of his time on focusing on improvements for his customers and educating them on the changing landscape of technology. Serving on numerous partner advisory and strategic leadership committees, Chris helps shape the future of applications and systems to best meet the changing needs of the business of Kraft Kennedy, as well as our clients.
Charles Ottenweller is a legal-tech industry leader with over twenty years of experience as a CIO and Management Consultant. He combines experience with law firm operations and their successes with the people, process, and technology required. He has spoken at events for ILTA, American Bar Association, Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), DRI, ALAS, and more.
When: April 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual
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I Don’t Need That… Or Do I?
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00
I Don’t Need That… Or Do I?
Explore the hidden risks and operational pitfalls that arise when law firms delay technology updates. This ALA webinar dispels common misconceptions around “nonessential” upgrades and demonstrates how aging systems quietly increase security exposure, reduce productivity, and hinder AI and cloud readiness. Attendees will learn how to identify overlooked modernization opportunities and implement practical improvements that drive measurable impact.
Session Takeaways:
Identify common misconceptions that stall necessary technology upgrades in law firms.
• Recognize operational and security risks introduced by aging systems.
• Understand modernization strategies using Microsoft 365, cloud services, and managed solutions.
• Evaluate ROI and cost‑benefit models to strengthen leadership approval.
• Communicate modernization needs effectively to attorneys and executive stakeholders.
Sulabh Upadhyaya is an experienced Management Consultant with nearly twenty years in legal technology. Since joining Kraft Kennedy in 2008, he has advised law firms on operational and technology challenges, drawing on deep expertise in IT leadership and project management. Known for building strong client relationships, Sulabh delivers practical, actionable guidance that helps clients achieve successful outcomes. He is also a frequent speaker at ILTA and ALA events.
Charles Ottenweller is a legal-tech industry leader with over twenty years of experience as a CIO and Management Consultant. He combines experience with law firm operations and their successes with the people, process, and technology required. He has spoken at events for ILTA, American Bar Association, Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), DRI, ALAS, and more.
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When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual
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Webinar: Why Firms are Going Passwordless
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00
Cyber Chapter of ALA Webinar: Why Firms are Going Passwordless

Passwords are no longer enough to protect today’s law firms.
This informative session will explore how Passkey technology is reshaping authentication and helping firms move toward a passwordless future. Register here.
Kraft Kennedy CIO, Marcus Bluestein, will share real-world success stories of firms that have embraced passwordless strategies and demonstrate how frictionless login enhances both security and user experience.
Join us to:

Discover how passwordless authentication reduces risk while delivering a faster, more seamless user experience.
Understand why passwordless authentication should be a priority security initiative.
Explore Passkey functionality and the components that improve security as well as user experience.
Experience a passwordless environment and watch an actual passkey logon across Microsoft programs.

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual Webinar
Who Can Attend: ALA Members and professionals focused on operational efficiency and security.
Register for ‘Why Firms are Going Passwordless’
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[Master Class]ILTA: Beyond the Help Desk: Rethinking Law Firm Technology Support in a Multi-Vendor World
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00
[Master Class] ILTA: Beyond the Help Desk: Rethinking Law Firm Technology Support in a Multi-Vendor World
Mid-size and large law firms depend on a complex mix of highly integrated platforms, from Microsoft and iManage to Citrix, NetDocs and beyond, but when issues cross systems, traditional vendor support often falls short. In this pre-ILTACON webinar, we will explore why law firms need more than reactive troubleshooting: they need expert, cross-platform guidance that understands the realities of legal operations.
Attendees will learn how to address common support gaps, reduce finger-pointing across vendors, and bring more strategic oversight to fast-changing cloud environments. Joe Hoegler, Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, will discuss how firms can benchmark their approach against peer organizations and make smarter decisions about support models, technology investments, and change readiness.
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Webinar Key Takeaways

Law Firm Support Is More Complex Than Ever

Understand why legal workflows, user expectations, and business priorities create support needs that standard vendor models often miss.

Vendor Support Alone Often Falls Short

Recognize where siloed support, slow escalations, and limited legal-industry context can delay resolution and frustrate users.

Expert Guidance Helps Firms Move Beyond Break/Fix

See when firms benefit from architect-level support for strategic troubleshooting, implementation guidance, and advisory input.

Cloud Change Requires Better Readiness

Identify what firms can control, what they need to prepare for, and how to stay ahead of rapid platform changes.

Discussion and Q&A

Leave with practical questions to evaluate your firm’s current internal/external support model and identify opportunities to improve.

Webinar Moderator:
Beth Anne Stuebe: Beth Anne Stuebe is Director of Sales Operations and a leader in marketing, sales, and content strategy. She is known for building high-impact messaging, driving audience engagement, and managing content across webinars, podcasts, events, and strategic communications. Her background includes leadership roles with ILTA, FileTrail (Litera), and iManage.
Featured Expert:
Joe Hoegler: Joe Hoegler is Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Kraft Kennedy, where he leads technology services delivery and solution development for clients across the legal industry. With more than 20 years of experience in legal technology, he works closely with practice leaders to align innovative solutions with client priorities while maintaining exceptional service quality. Joe has deep expertise in cloud services, enterprise messaging, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, and he has led projects for numerous AmLaw 100 firms as well as small and mid-sized organizations. He previously led Kraft Kennedy’s Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems practice group. Joe is a frequent speaker on artificial intelligence, security, cloud computing, remote work and collaboration, and enterprise

Location:
Webinar, virtual only
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When:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
