ILTA Awards

Imare' Jordan LinkedIn / imare-jordan/ 2026 WINNER Y O U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S T O W A T C H / 2026 A s a P r a c t i c e D at a A n a l y s t at A r n o l d & Po r te r L L P, Im are' Jordan op erate s at the inter se c tion of dat a , technolog y, and legal strateg y, translating complex i n f o r m a t i o n i n t o a c t i o n a b l e i n s i g h t s f o r f i r m l e a d e r s h i p . S u p p o r t i n g ke y s t a ke h o l d e r s , I m a r e' d e s i g n s dynamic repor ting solutions and dashboards while advancing AI adoption through practical implementation and training. By continuously reevaluating workflows and reporting practices, I m a re' e n s u re s s o p h i s t i c ate d a n a l y t i c s re m a i n a c c e s si b l e , scalable, and impact ful for both technical and non-technical professionals. Over the past year, Imare' has distinguished herself through t h e d eve l o p m e n t of t h e B D B u d ge t To o l k i t , a n i n n ov a t i ve s o l u t i o n d e s i g n e d to d e m o c r a t i ze a c c e s s to d a t a a n d A I c apabilitie s acros s the firm's busine s s development teams . O rigin ally sparke d by a ne e d for improve d budget tracking , Im are' tran s forme d a single - u se da shb oard into a sc alable , AI -powered resource that eliminates infrastructure barriers and empowers users of all experience levels. Through detailed onboarding materials , guided prompts , and curated learning resources , Imare' created an environment where individuals c an confidently explore AI without intimidation and improve data-driven insights . This human-centered approach not only addressed immediate business needs but also expanded the team's ability to integrate AI into broader workflows. Imare' defines professionalism through emotional intelligence, adaptabilit y, integrit y, and empathy. She prioritizes meeting colleagues where they are, tailoring communication styles and training methods to diverse learning preferences. By fostering psychologically safe environments , Imare' enables others to ask questions, experiment, and grow without fear of judgment. Her commitment to transparency and accountability ensures t h at h e r wo r k re m a i n s a c c u r ate , re l i a b l e , a n d a l i g n e d w i t h f i r m s t a n d a r d s , r e i n f o r c i n g t r u s t a c r o s s a l l l e v e l s o f t h e organization. B e yo n d h e r f i r m , I m a r e' a c t i ve l y c o n t r i b u te s to t h e l e g a l technology community through collaboration and knowledge s h a r i n g . S h e p a r t i c i p a te s i n c ro s s - o r g a n i z a t i o n a l g ro u p s , engages in industry discussions, and shares insights on AI and data analytics to promote collective growth. Her involvement w i t h I LTA , i n c l u d i n g ro l e s o n t h e M e m b e r s h i p C o m m i t te e and Nex t G en Legal Innovators Advisor y G roup, reflect s her d e d i c a t i o n to b u i l d i n g i n c l u s i ve , s u p p o r t i ve p r o f e s s i o n a l networks. I m a re' i s e q u a l l y c o m m i t te d to fo s te r i n g d i ve r s i t y, e q u i t y, and inclusion within legal tech . By openly sharing her journey a s a c a re e r p i vote r a n d n e u ro d i ve r ge n t p rofe s s i o n a l , s h e h e l p s c r e a t e t r a n s p a r e n c y, v i s i b i l i t y, a n d b e l o n g i n g f o r others navigating nontraditional paths . Through mentorship, volunteerism , and communit y engagement, Imare' continues to shape a more collaborative and acce s sible future for the legal technology industry. ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026 3 6

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