publication of the International Legal Technology Association
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I L T A ' S 2 0 2 0 D I V E R S I T Y, E Q U I T Y, A N D I N C L U S I O N C L I M A T E S U R V E Y R E S U L T S 11 In order for ILTA to be a safe space for all, ILTA needs to welcome diverse members, diverse backgrounds, diverse perspectives, and actively seek these out. We need to create an environment that provides equal opportunities to contribute, and welcomes difficult, yet respectful conversations. Everyone needs to feel they belong at ILTA. A quote by Tammy Baldwin, first openly gay US Senator suggest that this change will not come quick, "There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it's now okay to express ourselves publicly. We make that day by doing things publicly until it's simply the way things are." When we have achieved creating an environment of acceptance, belonging, and equal access to opportunities, ILTA will be respected as a model for DEI. And when this happens, organizations and individuals will want to join ILTA because of this success. As Verna Myers, Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, said, "Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance." So, we ask you all to come dance with us. Let's make ILTA a great place for everyone to engage, participate, contribute, and grow. ILTA Executive Summary Thank you to the 2020 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force Canaan E. Himmelbaum, Esq Director, Global Business Development Consillo Vanessa Lozzi Senior Legal Technology and Litigation Support Administrator, AVP Flagstar Bank Tracie McCray Digital Strategist - Brand & Event Operations ILTA Andy Morris (ex officio) Chief Information Officer Thompson Hine LLP Jay Parekh Vice President, Strategic Alliance Netrix Gillian Power Chief Information Officer Lathrop GPM LLP Robin Price Junior IT Trainer Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP Joy Heath Rush CEO ILTA Ginevra Saylor National Director, Innovation and Knowledge Programs Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Beth Anne Stuebe Director of Publications and Press ILTA Debbie Ting Senior Manager, KM Transactional Technologies Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Jaclyn Walkins KM Technology Project Manager Sidley Austin LLP Karina Willes Senior Project Manager Foley & Lardner LLP Dr. Karina Willes Senior Project Manager Foley & Lardner LLP