Unlocking The Cloud: Transforming Legal Document Drafting with Cloud-Based Solutions (Presented by Above the Law)

Moderator, Bob Ambrogi | LawNext Legal Technology Directory

Bob Ambrogi is a lawyer and journalist who has been writing and speaking about legal technology and innovation for more than two decades. He writes the award-winning blog LawSites, is a columnist for Above the Law, hosts the podcast about legal innovation, LawNext, and hosts the weekly legal tech journalists’ roundtable, Legaltech Week. He is also co-founder of the LawNext Legal Technology Directory.

Sherry Kappel | Litera

Sherry Kappel, Director, Client Value and Innovation at Litera, resides outside of Albuquerque. Sherry has 40+ years’ experience in the innovation, design, development and transformation around drafting technologies. She has written, spoken and consulted widely to address the needs, goals and strategies of document-intensive businesses with a focus on use of Microsoft 365 applications. She was recognized by ILTA as Innovative Thought Leader in in 2017 and Innovative Consultant of the Year in 2014.

Pasquale Colella | Litera

Pasquale Colella, Vice President, Global SaaS Operations at Litera, resides in Chicago. Pasquale is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in IT and SaaS operations. His expertise spans strategy, infrastructure, knowledge management, M&A, and more — giving him a unique ability to align Litera’s growth ambitions with a robust operational foundation. As cloud-based  solutions transform legal document drafting, Pasquale leverages his deep industry knowledge to ensure Litera’s technology delivers  efficiency, security, and long-term stability for the legal profession.

Matthew Roberts | Litera

Matthew Roberts, Senior Product Manager at Litera, he resides near London. With 17 years of experience in the legal tech space, Matthew has worked closely with firms of all sizes. Over the course of his career, Matthew has undertaken a variety of roles, including providing technical support and guiding clients through the implementation of solutions. These experiences have given Matthew a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by legal professionals. Ultimately, Matthew found his true calling in Product Management, where he feels he can make a significant difference and improve the lives of lawyers.

Beth Kowalczyk | Litera

Beth Kowalczyk, Product Manager at Litera, resides outside of Philadelphia. Beth leads the product innovation and development of the Check suite of Drafting products at Litera. Over the past three years, Beth has successfully guided the transformation of these products from the traditional on-premise desktop solutions into the new cloud-based  SaaS platform, Litera One. Beth’s career encompasses a diverse range of operations and product roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of product development and a keen ability to grasp complex user needs.

I. The importance of automating legal document drafting | 11:00am – 11:10am

II. Understanding of on-premises and cloud-based legal technology solutions | 11:10am – 11:30am

III. Key considerations when moving to cloud-based solutions | 11:30am – 11:40am

IV. Addressing top cloud challenges, including data privacy, confidentiality, and security concerns | 11:40am – 11:50am

V. Future trends and innovations in legal technology, including GenAI | 11:50am – 12:00pm