Shortly after she took the stage during our keynote at Relativity Fest 2023 in Chicago, Martha Louks—director of technology services at McDermott Will & Emery—sat down with me for a Stellar Women podcast. And wow, did Martha have a wealth of insight to share with us. During our conversation, you’ll hear this superstar’s thoughts on short message data and the e-discovery challenges it presents; the many possible avenues of an e-discovery career; how to balance being a professional and a single parent; and plenty more.  This is one of Stellar Women’s most powerful, authentic, and poigna ..read more

The Stellar Women community empowers women in the legal technology field to harness the power of technology to thrive—both at work and in life, and Monica Harris is doing just that. My chat with Monica left me felling inspired and ready to tackle the next challenge, and I hope it does the same for you—because, as Monica says, anything is possible and everything will work out  ..read more

When it comes to living and working to your fullest potential, authenticity is key. It's also essential for overcoming the negative self-talk and catastrophic assumptions that can sometimes dominate our thinking in a high-pressure working world. In this episode of Stellar Women, Blair Cohen interviews Erin Coupe of Authentically EC to talk about how to connect with your truest self to be more intentional at work and find greater balance in life ..read more

This episode of Stellar Women features Farrah Pepper—chief legal innovation counsel at Marsh McLennan, a 2023 AI Visionary, and "the Mary Poppins of e-Discovery"—discussing the modern demands of leaders, change management, and more. Farrah and our host, Blair Cohen, also chat about the necessity of tech in the current practice of law, why e-discovery pros are basically superheroes, and what it truly means to be successful in a business environment. Farrah says she got comfortable with technology simply because there was no other way to do her job well, and she uses that experience to help coll ..read more

We all know that feeling. You know the exact solution for a problem that has been a pain in your ... side for what feels like forever. But your solution costs money or time or needs sign-off from a boss or maybe even a CFO.  What is that secret to getting that buy in from the top? Well, if you listen to a conversation with Corinne Cartwright, a senior manager and solutions architect at BDO USA, you're going to find out. During our chat, Corinne takes us through her career in business development, how to craft the perfect pitch and how she learned to advocate for her own expertise along th ..read more

For those of you who already know Kelly as a thought leader in e-discovery, buckle up to hear from a side of her you may not have heard before. Simply put, Kelly is an all-star and a problem solver in every aspect of her life—and she has some important, honest stories to share about starting out as a young woman in the law and technology, carrying on in the face of doubt, and building relationships along the way ..read more

Love it or hate it, networking is a crucial aspect to navigating and advancing your career. We all need to do it, so why not be a pro at it? For Stellar Women, we’re providing listeners a preview of what’s to come in our next workshop. On December 8, Nikki MacCallum will share what she’s about successfully networking and provide tangible next actions for you to try. In this episode, Nikki talks about a time networking propelled her comedy career forward, and how networking has changed since the pandemic unfolded. Be sure to check out the episode and join us in a mere couple weeks to learn from ..read more

Deeanna Fleener joined Mila and I on Stellar Women to talk about a recent project where she took a stand. After other project participants continually talked over her, she decided to take herself off the call. From there, she strategized on how she could participant in a way that felt right for her ..read more

Mila and I had a much-anticipated guest on this episode of Stellar Women—Shannon Brayton. After hearing Shannon speak with our CEO Mike Gamson at a company event, we knew we had to have her on the podcast due to her energy, authenticity, and wealth of experience in both marketing and the world of tech. Shannon brought that same energy to the podcast. During this episode, we discuss why innovative companies are making diversity a part of their strategy early in their founding, her most controversial piece of advice, and how she became an all-star public speaker who has interviewed Michelle Obam ..read more

We are counting down the days until next Wednesday for our Innovation Awards ceremony. Our Innovation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the individuals who make our community stronger. These are individuals dedicated to innovation, elevating emerging leaders, and making our industry a better place. The Stellar Women Innovation Award is one that is dear to my heart. This year will mark the fourth year bestowing the award, with previous winners including Joy Murao, Stephanie Clerkin, and Kenya Dixon. This year’s finalists—Rebecca Grant, Kamaka Martin, and Heena Bhambhlani—are the epitome of ..read more