legal drafting and deliver document excellence. During the
pandemic, she collaborated with community leaders to create
two enduring and freely available resources: the Capabilities
Matrix and The Effectiveness Project. These initiatives offered
practical guidance for lawyers, IT professionals, and learning
teams navigating rapidly changing drafting and collaboration
environments.
Her influence within ILTA and the broader legal technology
community has been equally transformative. For 24 consecutive
ILTACON conferences, Sherry delivered educational sessions
focused on the most pressing technology shifts facing firms,
from WordPerfect migrations to Office 365 and Microsoft 365
transitions. Her presentations became known for their practical,
actionable guidance. One particularly memorable session on
a significant Microsoft Office implementation she delivered
solo after participating firms, immersed in their respective
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PODCAST
Sherry's
Podcast Episode
Chronicling Her
Success
ILTA Director of Publications and Press, sits
down with Sherry Kappel, Litera Evangelist,
Litera Microsystems, to talk about her two ILTA
Peer Awards (2014 and 2017), innovation, and
the award process.
deployment projects, entrusted Sherry to tell their stories and
share lessons learned on their behalf. Attendees described the
presentation as worth the cost of conference admission alone.
Beyond speaking engagements, Sherry devoted extensive
time to volunteer leadership with Litera's unwavering support.
She served on ILTA's Conference Planning Committee,
coordinated high-profile educational sessions, and reformed
the Communications Committee while serving on the Business
Partner Committee. Her efforts strengthened collaboration
among ILTA staff, member firms, and sponsoring business
partners while elevating the value of volunteerism throughout
the organization. As U.S. Lead for the Document Excellence
Group Organizing Committee, she helped merge the New York
Word Legal Users Group with the United Kingdom's Document
Excellence Group, creating a thriving international community
focused on document standards and drafting innovation.
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