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16 P E E R T O P E E R : I L T A ' S Q U A R T E R L Y M A G A Z I N E | W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 THE ILTA DEI CLIMATE SURVEY: A CASE STUDY IN DATA ACCURACY To illustrate the importance of data quality in DEI, we can refer to the ILTA DEI Climate Survey as a case study to gauge the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal technology community. This survey is an essential resource for understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups and the effectiveness of current DEI initiatives to increase everyone's belonging within ILTA. However, one challenge that arises is the representativeness of the data collected. Like most surveys, the ILTA DEI Climate Survey relies on voluntary participation. While the data collected offers valuable insights, it naturally represents a percentage of the legal and legal technology community. Accordingly, collecting data that captures a full-spectrum snapshot of DEI-related experiences within a broader community is often challenging. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion collection process. Organizations must also address the concern of privacy. Transparent communication regarding data usage and the necessary steps to protect individual privacy taken by the organization will establish trust and increase overall participation. Whether through surveys, focus groups, or other data collection methods, the more diverse and comprehensive the data pool, the more accurate the analysis will be. Diversity representation within the data pool is essential in industries like legal technology, where diversity can vary significantly across regions, practice areas, and organizational types. AI may reveal more precise insights with bigger and better data sets, thus allowing teams to celebrate meaningful progress toward the more significant goals of belonging. CLIMATE SURVEY view the 2024 ILTA DEI Climate Survey Results. iltanet.org/dei

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