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.
See full agenda here.
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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I Don’t Need That… Or Do I?
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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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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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Webinar: Why Firms are Going Passwordless
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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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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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[Master Class]ILTA: Beyond the Help Desk: Rethinking Law Firm Technology Support in a Multi-Vendor World
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
[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

ALA Boston 2026 Summer Social
2026-08-13 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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)
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)
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.
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Beyond the Help Desk: Quick Tech Wins for Law Firm Efficiency
2026-09-22 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York)
Beyond the Help Desk: Quick Tech Wins for Law Firm Efficiency
Law firm administrators work across a growing mix of platforms, processes, and people, and when everyday technology issues span systems, even small problems can slow the entire firm down. This practical session focuses on low-lift technology improvements that help legal administrators reduce friction, improve coordination, and make better use of the tools already in place.
Attendees will explore quick wins that streamline communication, improve task visibility, reduce repetitive work, and clarify ownership when issues cross platforms or teams. Designed for legal administrators who need actionable ideas rather than abstract strategy, this session offers realistic ways to improve efficiency, support users more effectively, and bring more order to fast-changing legal environments. Register Here.
Speakers
Sara Zezza
Account Executive, Kraft Kennedy
Joe Hoegler
Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Kraft Kennedy
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When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CT
Where: Virtual Only
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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
Registration Request

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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ALANYC September Luncheon
2026-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
ALANYC September Luncheon
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.
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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.
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When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Rosie O’Grady’s | 148 West 51st Street, NYC
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