ILTA Awards

Priti Saraswat LinkedIn / pritisaraswat/ 2026 WINNER 2026 / 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 A s Director of Knowledge and Innovation at Levenfeld Pearlstein, Priti Saraswat leads the firm's knowledge management , innovation , and AI initiatives , helping s h a p e h o w e m e r g i n g te c h n o l o g i e s s u p p o r t l e g a l service delivery, operational efficiency, and client experience. As an active member of the firm's AI Task Force, Priti guides AI strategy, governance, and responsible adoption ef for ts while advancing data governance initiatives that position information as a strategic asset for future innovation. Priti combines experience from both law firm and legal technology provider environments, giving her a practical understanding of how innovation succeeds in real-world legal settings. She works closely with legal, IT, and business stakeholders to implement sc alable solutions that balance technologic al advancement with governance, privacy, and ethical considerations. Her work emphasizes that successful AI adoption depends not only on technical capability, but also on trust, transparency, and strong data foundations. P r o f e s s i o n a l i s m , f o r P r i t i , m e a n s l e a d i n g w i t h i n t e g r i t y, accountability, empathy, and respect. She approaches innovation thought fully, advoc ating for responsible AI governance and c l e a r c o m m u n i c ati o n wh i l e fo s te r i n g c o l l a b o r ati o n a c ro s s te a m s a n d d i s c i p l i n e s . P r i t i b e l i eve s p rofe s s i o n a l i s m a l s o includes mentorship and service, creating environments where colleague s feel suppor ted , empowered , and encouraged to grow. Her leadership style prioritizes listening, inclusivity, and consistency, par ticularly when navigating complex or high - pressure initiatives. Priti's contributions extend well beyond her organization through speaking engagements, publications, and volunteer leadership across the legal technology community. She regularly presents at ILTACON , ILTA C atalyst , LegalTechTalks , the IAPP Global Privacy Summit, and other industry forums on topics including AI governance, data strategy, privacy, and innovation. Her published work explores issues such as algorithmic bias, AI transparency, and the intersection of privacy and emerging technologies. In 2024, Priti received ILTA's Distinguished Peer Award for Best Member Ar ticle for " Navigating the Data Deluge: Privacy, AI Governance, and the Future of Innovation." In 2026, she further re ceive d the A ALL Sp e c trum Ar ticle of the Year award for "Coded Bias in AI: Identifying and Addressing Challenges in Legal Knowledge Management." A dedicated ILTA volunteer, Priti previously served as Co-Chair of ILTA's DEI Commit tee and currently ser ves as Co - Chair of the Volunteer Operations Committee. Through these leadership roles , she helps streng then volunteer engagement, promote inclusive participation, and support professional development across the ILTA community. Priti's commitment to collaboration, ethics, education, and service reflects her belief that innovation is most impactful when it empowers both organizations and the people within them. ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026 3 1

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