International Legal Technology Association’s (ILTA’s) 31st Annual Educational Conference takes place August 25 – 28, 2008 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.

The theme of the 2008 ILTA Conference, Global Perspectives, Peer Advantage, conveys that attendees, regardless of size or location, can gain something from adopting a global perspective and gain an incredible advantage from meeting with peers.

This four-day event, featuring educational content across 26 tracks, is universally regarded as THE place to further your professional development, learn from your peers and make valuable connections. In addition to the structured educational experience, you'll be able to explore an exhibit hall featuring over 150 key vendors to the legal market, and we'll provide abundant opportunities for social networking. The educational content is entirely peer-developed and is based on feedback from the ILTA membership.

The educational content is entirely peer-developed and is based on feedback from its membership. Bill Mertes, Enterprise Software Architect at Winston & Strawn LLP and Michele Gossmeyer, Global I.S. Administration Manager at Mayer Brown LLP serve as co-chairs for this year's event, and they lead the team of volunteer members who will deliver the rich educational experience that you will enjoy and benefit from this year.

The Traveling Coaches team always looks forward to seeing old friends and partners, establishing new relationships, and introducing our latest products and services to all the technology professionals in attendance at the Conference.  This year, you will find us there in Booth 412.  In addition, Traveling Coaches plays an important role in providing educational opportunities to the ILTA Conference attendees.  Check this web site often for updates on the timely and important topics to be presented by the Traveling Coaches team.The ILTA website provides information on the valuable educational content and networking opportunities that abound at ILTA '08.

Speaking Sessions

The Traveling Coaches team also looks forward to contributing to the outstanding educational opportunities available at the ILTA Conference, and this year is no exception.  We invite you to join us for the following presentations offered by Traveling Coaches' staff and partners:

Office 2007 - Rollout Prep from the End User Perspective

Join speaker Char LeMaire of Traveling Coaches and learn how to maximize training impact while minimizing training time for your Office 2007 upgrade.

Office 2007 presents significant changes in user interface and overall document production and management processes. In order for a firm to protect itself from a negative impact on productivity among users new to the Office 2007 interface, education and orientation must be a key consideration before, during and after the rollout.  We address shrinking classroom training time and how to educate user groups about the change and prepare them to work in the new software without interruption. We'll help you make your Office 2007 rollout a huge success!

User Support Track
Monday, August 25th

10:30 am

Dallas 5,6,7

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Interwoven E-Mail Management - Tailoring Processes and Technology to Fit Your Firm

Join speakers Brie Stampe of Traveling Coaches; Fritz Sassine of Hunton & Williams; Karen Tausher of Davis Wright Tremaine; and Nancy Lio of Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus and explore how e-mail management processes should differ from firm to firm, depending on firm size and environment.

When it comes to e-mail management, one size does not fit all.  A firm's size, number of offices and practice area concentration all need to be considered when e-mail management processes and systems are being developed.  Our panel of member firms of varying sizes and demographics discuss how they approached development of an effective e-mail management strategy suited to the unique aspects of their firm.  Whether your firm is large and spread around the globe or small and in one location, you will learn how different firms have tackled this important issue.

Interwoven Track
Monday, August 25th

2:30 pm

San Antonio 1,2,3

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Office 2007 – Why Upgrade?

In this rare session, hear from two industry leaders: Donna Payne of Payne Consulting Group and Joe Buser of Traveling Coaches, as they present their top 20 reasons for making the move to Office 2007.

Microsoft Office 2007 is a big departure from previous versions - there is a new user interface, file formats, and a host of tools that will help lawyers and legal professionals alike become more productive.

Microsoft Track
Monday, August 25th
2:30 pm
Texas Ballroom 3

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Interwoven Demo Room - A Recipe for Successful MCC Project Management

Join speaker Todd Sons of Traveling Coaches as he presents: A Recipe for Successful MCC Project Management.

Traveling Coaches, an Interwoven partner since 1999 and the leading provider of training and consulting services to law firms since 1995, takes attendees through the proven tools and processes that are key to successful MCC project management. Todd Sons, Director of Operations for Traveling Coaches, will share case studies of various firms which have leveraged project management practices to ensure solid MCC results through the use of these core components:

1. Project Definition Document

2. Detailed Project Plan

3. Change Management

4. Current issue logging

5. Team assignments and meaningful team status meetings.

6. Focus Groups and Pilot Groups

Whether you are at the beginning, middle or end of your Matter Centric rollout, you are sure to gain some valuable insight from Todd as he unfolds this "recipe" for success based on Traveling Coaches' tried and true project management practices.

Interwoven Demo Room
Tuesday, August 26th

11:00 am

Appaloosa 3 - Lone Star Tower, 3rd Floor of the Gaylord Hotel

If you have any questions that aren't answered on this site, please contact us at: 2008conf@iltanet.org.