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3 I L T A N E T . O R G helping us use products in new ways under new circumstances, stepping up to provide software, services, and advice we didn't know we would ever need at such levels. Our ILTA staff and volunteers enabling engagement which helps us do our jobs better, with less stress and greater optimism. I'll make you a deal, ILTAns. You keep engaging, and we will be there virtually whenever you need us to help, to facilitate, and to lead. Looking forward to where we will be 90 days from now. See you then – maybe even in person! ILTA at 40 Ever had anyone ask you how old you are, and you responded "well, it depends on how you define old." That's part of the fun of ILTA's 40th birthday. Even though ILTA wasn't called ILTA yet – wasn't even an official entity – the group of legal technologists who met together in 1980 represented the genesis of ILTA in every way. Those legal technologists (although hard to believe there was such a thing in 1980) found each other then came together to share problems and develop solutions. They held the first "annual educational conference" (sometimes it was more than once a year). In 1985, that group formed a non-profit called VSLUG – VS Legal User Group. Not the most elegant name, but a powerful concept of people from "competing" organizations collaborating to solve common problems and advocate for beneficial change. Our name has changed twice since 1985 – from VSLUG to LawNet and LawNet to ILTA. What hasn't changed in 40 years? Peers sharing timely information (and sometimes just war stories). Business partners listening to and working cooperatively with customers to advance legal technology. The community working together to provide mutually beneficial education and to create meaningful relationships that last an entire career. Happy birthday, ILTA! ILTA L E G A L I N N O V A T I O N A N D T E C H N O L O G Y C E R T I F I C A T E ILTA is excited to share an educational opportunity for its members to enroll in Suffolk University Law School's Legal Innovation and Technology Certificate. The Certificate is a first-of-its-kind online program consisting of six courses designed to prepare legal professionals to work more effectively and efficiently in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. The heralded program is ideal for attorneys and legal professionals (e.g., legal operations professionals, law librarians, paralegals, technology specialists, legal project managers, legal solutions architects, marketing officers, compliance officers, etc.) who are dedicated to preparing their firms and organizations, and themselves, for the future. Offering term starts in summer, fall, or spring, courses in the LIT Certificate program are delivered 100% online by legal industry leaders and cover cutting-edge learning and skills that 21st century legal professionals need. Courses included in the program are Legal Operations, Process Improvement & Legal Project Management, 21st Century Legal Services, Design Thinking for Legal Professionals, The Business of Delivering Legal Services, and Legal Technology Toolkit. Each course can be taken individually or as part of the overall part- time LIT Certificate program, which can be completed in one year (or longer if a student chooses). Each 10-week class requires two to five hours of total commitment per week. The pre-recorded video lectures are available for viewing at the student's convenience, and there are also oppor tunities for vir tual interactions with faculty and classmates. Additionally, students have access to 24-7 tech suppor t and ILTA members can receive a 10% discount on the program. L E A R N M O R E A B O U T T H E P R O G R A M

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