ILTA Awards

B L O G O F T H E Y E A R / 2025 RICCI MASERO Balancing Billable Hours and Professional Development in Legal Practice FINALIST READ ONLINE https://www.iltanet.org/blogs/ ricci-masero/2024/12/05/balanc- ing-billable-hours-and-profession- al-developm I n his December 2024 blog, "Balancing Billable Hours and Professional Development in Legal Practice," Ricci Masero responds to a well-known industry pain point. He offers practical solutions to implement effective learning programs while acknowledging the pressures of billable targets. Instead of theoretical discussions, Ricci offers concrete solutions that firms can implement immediately. In his current role leading marketing at Intellek, Ricci works closely with law firms to understand their evolving needs and challenges. This direct engagement with the legal community informed Intellek's recent survey of L&D professionals, which helped identify the industry's critical challenges. He uses these insights to create practical, actionable content that helps firms navigate the intersection of technology and professional development. Ricci advocates for better training strategies in the legal sector and shares valuable industry insights across major business platforms, including Forbes, The Learning Guild, Entrepreneur, Training Magazine, HR Zone, Training Journal, and CMS Wire. By developing content that addresses fundamental challenges, like balancing billable hours with professional development, Ricci helps firms see how technology can be a solution rather than an obstacle. As co-host of Intellek's client webinar Insights segment, he fosters a trusted resource community by facilitating m e a n i n g f u l p r e s e n t a t i o n s a b o u t l e a r n i n g t e c h n o l o g y and professional development in law firms. His content creation work reflects his commitment to providing relevant and accurate information. Through Intellek's blog and contributions to prominent platforms, Ricci shares practical insights about what makes learning experiences effective in a corporate setting. ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2025 2 4

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