Digital White Papers

3 WWW.ILTANET.ORG | ILTA WHITE PAPER POTPOURRI Introduction ABOUT ILTA Technology solutions to law firms and legal departments gets more complex every day. Connecting with your peers to exchange ideas with those who have "been there done that" has never been more valuable. For over three decades, the International Legal Technology Association has led the way in sharing knowledge and experience for those faced with challenges in their firms and legal departments. ILTA members include firms of all sizes and all areas of practice, all sharing a common need to have access to the latest information about products and support services that impact the legal profession. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ILTA is the premier peer networking organization, providing information to members to maximize the value of technology in support of the legal profession. DISCLAIMER This report is designed for use as a general guide and is not intended to serve as a recommendation or to replace the advice of experienced professionals. If expert assistance is desired, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Neither ILTA nor any author or contributor shall have liability for any person's reliance on the content of or any errors or omissions in this publication. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © ILTA 2016. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced in any manner or medium whatsoever without the prior written permission of ILTA. Published by ILTA c/o Editor, 9701 Brodie Lane, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78748. The sweet aromas of potpourri are filling the air this November, as we present an assortment of content in our final white paper of 2016. Flip through the pages, and you'll enjoy myriad fragrances from our contributors. We have articles on keeping innovation strategies on track across global cultural lines, a case study on maer budgeting, reframing the artificial intelligence question in legal and using analytics to boost aorney productivity. Our authors share results from a risk management survey; and they cover geing lawyers to use an IT-approved file-sharing tool, the benefits of extranets and adopting marketing automation in your firm. There is truly a lile bit of everything. This is a time for giving thanks in the U.S., and, in this spirit, we thank our many contributors who've given us hours of reading pleasure and knowledge throughout the year. This wonderful community drives the continuous flow of education our readers enjoy. And thank you to our loyal readers, who make us passionate about what we do. Share the love, and tell a peer about ILTA! From The Director RANDI MAYES Executive Director randi@iltanet.org

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