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Counting down to the 4th Annual Harbor Legal Information & Knowledge Services Forum. Our keynote panel – “Charting the Course: NextGen Law Librarianship” – features a strong line-up of law firm leaders in knowledge, research, and innovation, including: • Anne Stemlar of Goodwin • Katherine Lowry of BakerHostetler • Joanna Wolfe of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP ...as well as Zena Applebaum and Colleen Fitzgerald Cable of Harbor. Join them as they discuss how the role of law firm librarians is set to evolve as GenAI-powered tools become integral to legal research, knowledge management, and information curation. Our panelists will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, including its influence on traditional research methods, resource management, and cross-departmental collaboration. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how law librarians can harness the power of advanced technology to elevate their impact within their firms, while continuing drive efficiency, client service, and innovation. Register today to reserve your virtual ticket for Thursday, September 26: https://bit.ly/4dxXydK #lawlibrary #legalresearch #legalinformation #knowledgemanagement #legalinnovation #LINKS2024

Exactly a year ago, we launched under a new brand, a new name: Harbor. Today, we’re a global team of 800 (!) experts in legal operations, technology, and strategy. As I reflect on this milestone, one thing stands out above all else: The energy of this company. Back in January 2023, I anticipated wrapping up my fractional CRO contract. But then I attended our first full executive meeting with the founding companies—HBR Consulting, LAC Group, Wilson Allen —in Chicago. The energy in that room was palpable. It grabbed me, and I was all in. As I flew back to New Zealand, I couldn’t stop dreaming about what this company could achieve. I knew I wanted to be part of the team that would make it happen. We hit the ground running with our integration program, 'Connecting to create # One,' merging the three founding companies. Since then, we’ve acquired and integrated Aurora North, Younts Consulting, Inc., Keesal Propulsion Labs (Acquired), the legal consultancy team from Stout, and most recently, UK-based Pinnacle. In the last few days, I've been reflecting on the source of this energy. It’s dynamic, it’s inspiring, it keeps us focused, aligned, and moving forward at an incredible pace. And then it hit me—it’s right there in our core Harbor values: We have an ambitious commitment to the success of our clients. That’s it. That ambitious commitment is what drives us to innovate, to push boundaries, to strive for excellence in both service delivery and outcomes. It’s one thing that unites us. We are Harbor. We are # One.

From The Museum of Modern Art in New York City to the Timber Lounge Moncton (Atlantic Canada's premier axe-throwing facility)...nothing beats building resilient connections throughout the worldwide Harbor community. #legaltech #legalops #summersocials

A whirlwind week of ideas and knowledge exchange has reminded us all that we are stronger when we collaborate – and that creating a culture of of learning is essential to driving transformational change. And on that note, we are pleased to announce the fourth and final webinar in our series, "Bringing the Value of Law Firm Systems to Life" on Thursday, August 29. Special guest Laura Konkoleski of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP joins Harbor as we discuss how law firm trainers are leading from the center of the organization to help individuals across the firm – and at every level – become more comfortable with and embrace transformation. Join us as we explore real-life practices that position training and adoption at the heart of business strategy, and secure C-suite buy-in for change initiatives. During this session you will: • Learn how to develop compelling narratives that align change initiatives with the firm’s strategic goals. • Understand the importance of acting as a business analyst in your role as a trainer to better support and guide the firm. • Discover how to form a powerful coalition empowered to drive change throughout the firm. Register now to build your business case for making change adoption a strategic priority and to effectively lead transformation in your firm: https://bit.ly/46MlR50 #LegalTech #TechAdoption #TrainingServices

Buzz from #ILTACON2024 so far: Record-breaking attendance has meant that every session at the Gaylord Opryland is jam-packed. And while you can't walk more than a few steps without hearing a reference to "AI"...it's clear that as with other technology, human intelligence is what makes all the difference. Change management was a key theme throughout the day. John Attinger of Harbor reports that acknowledging the process of "grieving" when it comes to change management struck a chord in this morning's session on transformation in legal operations. Charlotte Takács of Harbor reports that firms are pushing for more robust change management plans as they take their strategic applications to the cloud – because the changes on the horizon for users are significant. By far the most burning question was whether #MicrosoftTeams and your DMS are a clash or a symphony. The answer? A symphony! But far from a one-size-fits-all approach, the panel of speakers including Rajiv Mukerji of Harbor emphasized the need to make deliberate choices that make sense for your firm. Alignment with information governance policies is critical, but putting IG into practice also requires building a culture recognizing its importance – and identifying where automation can help. Let the music play on, Nashville! #ILTACON24 #LegalTech #ChangeManagement #DigitalTransformation

As law firms explore advanced tech, it's important not to overlook the value of data you already have about your clients. In our latest Innovator Spotlight video, Elizabeth Gooch, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at McDermott Will & Emery shares her perspective on how insights from client engagement data enable a better client experience. She also highlights the unprecedented opportunity that law firms and law departments have in collaborating on Generative AI, as well as new pricing and service delivery models. Watch the full video on the Harbor website: https://lnkd.in/eE_XhhYg #legalmarketing #legalinnovation #legaltech

Judging from the buzz around “M365 Teams and Your DMS: A Clash or a Symphony?”, this will be a well-attended session. Many of our clients are underway with initiatives to harmonize these two major platforms to realize high productivity while minimizing risk.  Please join this ILTACON 2024 panel session, where I’ll be joined by @John Heim of @Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; @Elizabeth Rosario of @Millbank LLP; and @Jared Haselton representing the DMS vendor community.   We’ll be discussing challenges and best practices when Teams and a DMS coexist – and ways to integrate the two to streamline collaboration, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and valuable lessons learned you can take back to your own organizations.   https://lnkd.in/ezFsBNxv

🕸Thrilled to be speaking at #ILTACON24 with legal superheroines Ivy Grey, Priti Saraswat, CIPP/US & Avani Gossai on Wednesday at 11am about the "great power & responsibility" firms have with data privacy - a thoughtful session organized by Jack Recinto. ⚓ Navigate your conference with the Harbor crew- we are excited to see you in Nashville!

Looking forward to Monday’s ILTACON panel on “Adding Structure to Your Unstructured Data – A Practical Approach” with my fellow panelists Madeleine La Cour, IGP of Baker Botts, Christopher Hockey, IGP, CIPP/US of Alvarez & Marsal, and Shawn Knight of Vinson & Elkins. Join us as we discuss the challenges law firms face in managing and reducing unstructured data. We will present approaches to applying classification and will discuss options for migration, disposition or transfer to secure storage leveraging AI and modernized policies and practices. https://lnkd.in/gZqN7Ky6 #ILTACON24 Harbor #informationgovernance