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Stellar Women

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Stellar Women celebrates female leaders making their mark in technology. These women share their stories and practical tips to inspire emerging leaders, build a supportive community of allies, and promote gender equity and empowerment.

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29: Susan Wortzman

July 13, 2020 15:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Stellar Women chatted with Susan Wortzman from MT>3 on her journey—from starting her own business after overcoming the fear of going out on her own to handling a merger with a larger entity. We also talked about gender norms that persist today, and why we have to change the narrative about female leaders in this field.

28: Candice Corby

June 25, 2020 03:39 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Cobra Legal CEO Candice Corby has made it her mission to empower women—both within her company and throughout the world. Stellar Women chatted with Candice about the importance of elevating female professionals across many industries, and how her team takes the bias out of hiring top talent.

28: Candice Corby

June 25, 2020 03:39 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Cobra Legal CEO Candice Corby has made it her mission to empower women—both within her company and throughout the world. Stellar Women chatted with Candice about the importance of elevating female professionals across many industries, and how her team takes the bias out of hiring top talent. Tune into this episode to learn about how Cobra’s female attorneys are succeeding against a slew of obstacles in Chennai, India, and how the company has thrived with an 80-percent female workforce.

27: Minisode with Inés Rubio

June 16, 2020 15:08 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Stellar Women caught up with BSI Group's Inés Rubio on best practices for working securely in a remote setting. Inés shares the challenges, and ultimately the opportunities, that have surfaced since shelter in place came to fruition.

26 Minisode: Stephanie Clerkin

May 13, 2020 13:04 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Stellar Women caught up with Stephanie Clerkin, director of litigation support at Korein Tilley and the 2019 Stellar Women Innovation Award winner. We chatted about how she is maintaining and growing her network within the legal tech community during this uncertain time.

26 Minisode: Stephanie Clerkin

May 13, 2020 13:04 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Stellar Women caught up with Stephanie Clerkin, director of litigation support at Koerin Tilley, and the 2019 Stellar Women Innovation Award winner. We chatted about how she is maintaining and growing her network within the legal tech community during this uncertain time.

25 Karimah Campbell

May 05, 2020 14:40 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

For this episode of Stellar Women, we mixed things up. I was joined by Relativity superstars from across the globe. Guest co-host JC Steinbrunner and I had the pleasure of chatting with Karimah Campbell, Relativity’s manager of EMEA in customer success. Karimah chats with our customers daily, so she was able to share her insight into the types of conversations and adaptations being made in the international e-discovery space in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. She also gave us a snea...

25 Karimah Campbell

May 05, 2020 14:40 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

For this episode of Stellar Women, we mixed things up. I was joined by Relativity superstars from across the globe. Guest co-host JC Steinbrunner and I had the pleasure of chatting with Karimah Campbell, Relativity’s manager of EMEA in customer success. Karimah chats with our customers daily, so she was able to share her insight into the types of conversations and adaptations being made in the international e-discovery space in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. She also gave us a sne...

24: Allyship with MT>3

April 20, 2020 20:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

For this special edition episode of Stellar Women, we explored the theme of allyship with MT>3. Relativity Brand Director and Stellar Women guest co-host JC Steinbrunner and I chatted with Susan Wortzman, head of MT>3, a division of McCarthy Tetrault, and Michael Lalande, e-discovery counsel at the firm. The pair talked about their mentor-mentee relationship and the importance of finding a mentor who can help you successfully achieve your specific goals.

23: Inés Rubio

February 24, 2020 22:26 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

When life gives you lemons, as the saying goes, make lemonade. Here at Stellar Women, when Aer Lingus gives you a six-hour layover in Dublin, see if Inés Rubio wouldn’t like to sit for a podcast. Based in Dublin but hailing from all over, Inés is the award-winning head of information management and incident response at the consultancy BSI, where she works with clients on data concerns, from security to e-discovery to management to forensics. Brand Director JC Steinbrunner joined IInés and ...

22: 2019 Year in Review

January 21, 2020 14:04 - 14 minutes - 3.34 MB

For this episode, Mary and I got to chat to the 2019 Stellar Women Innovation Award winner, Stephanie Clerkin. Stephanie is well known for her vivacious social media presence, as well as her deep industry knowledge and experience. We loved chatting to her and we left feeling inspired by, and excited to see what she will do in 2020.

22: 2019 Year in Review

January 21, 2020 14:04 - 14 minutes - 3.34 MB

For this episode, Mary and I got to chat to the 2019 Stellar Women Innovation Award winner, Stephanie Clerkin. Stephanie is well known for her vivacious social media presence, as well as her deep industry knowledge and experience. We loved chatting to her and we left feeling inspired by, and excited to see what she will do in 2020. Nominate a stellar woman in the field to be a part of this podcast here: https://resources.relativity.com/women-in-ediscovery-nomination.html?utm_source=blog&utm...

21: The Stellar Women of Relativity

January 14, 2020 14:32 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

We kicked off 2020 and the third season of Stellar Women by mixing things up. We brought together a group of Relativity women who we believe are “stellar.” During the episode, we hit on a variety of topics that are the crux of this podcast, including mentorship and being a successful leader. We even perfected our improv skills. You can expect to see us headlining the upcoming show at Second City. To nominate a stellar woman for the podcast and the 2020 Stellar Women Innovation Award, please...

20: Amanda Fennell

December 04, 2019 14:53 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Stellar Women co-hosts Mila Taylor and Mary Rechtoris interviewed Amanda Fennell, chief security officer at Relativity, following her recent win of the ISE North America's People's Choice award. Together, the trio discussed Amanda's unique career path to her current role, what makes for a successful remote employee and people leader, and how bringing your whole self to the work is the most valuable asset you can offer your team.

19: Relativity Fest Minisode

November 14, 2019 14:30 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB

At Relativity Fest 2019, Relativity Women of the Workplace and Women in e-Discovery sponsored a luncheon. The event included a panel comprised of this year's Stellar Women finalists: Stephanie Clerkin, Director of Litigation Support, Korein Tillery; Debora Motya-Jones, VP of Service Delivery, Lighthouse; and Lisa Waldin, Project Manager, Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. Joy Murao, the 2018 Stellar Women Innovation Award winner, moderated the panel. Stellar Women co-hosts Mary Rechtoris and Mila ...

18: Kelly Friedman

October 29, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Our latest Stellar Women episode dives into what it takes to be a successful manager—and includes some tips for first-time Toronto travelers.

18: Kelly Friedman

October 29, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Stellar Women co-hosts Mila Taylor and Mary Rechtoris had the opportunity to interview Kelly Friedman, our first-ever guest from Canada, for the podcast this month. As the national counsel of discovery services at BLG, Kelly has learned a tremendous amount about being an effective manager, taking one day at a time, and successfully juggling the balancing act of wearing many hats. So, with her expert input, our latest Stellar Women episode dives into the intricacies of what it takes to be a ...

17: Khrys McKinney

September 12, 2019 13:24 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Every Stellar Women in e-Discovery nomination evokes a sense of inspiration. Many have nominated the mentors, colleagues, and industry friends who have made an impact on the careers of others. This episode of Stellar Women is unique in that our guest was nominated by her daughter, Desiree. When Mary Rechtoris met Desiree at the Women in e-Discovery conference, she told her about our podcast and its goal to celebrate female leaders in legal tech. She immediately nominated her mother, Khrys M...

16: Joanne Chua-Robertson

August 08, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

The e-discovery community is a global force for innovation and creativity—and our latest Stellar Women in e-Discovery nominee proves it. We took this episode of Stellar Women international—back to our co-host, Mila Taylor's, very special home town of Sydney, Australia. Mila and her Relativity colleague, Mary Rechtoris, had the opportunity to chat with the incredible Joanne Chua-Robertson from Deloitte. Joanne has thrived in the face of rejection, navigated the complexities of standing out i...

15: On the Road Part 2

July 24, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Thinking about the women and men who have most impacted our lives and careers, several faces come to mind. Some we have explicitly thanked, while others may be unaware of how they played a part in shaping our professional and personal paths. Recognizing those who have done wonderful things to better the industry and careers of others is crucial. For this episode of Stellar Women in e-Discovery, Relativity's Mary Rechtoris spoke to Joy Murao and Tricia Johnson about why we need to elevate ea...

14: Jacy Schoen

June 27, 2019 13:35 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

This month, we added another stellar woman to the mix. She’s an Aussie, she specializes in social media, and you might have spotted her around the Relativity Community site. Plot twist—it’s our new cohost. Mila Taylor escorted Mary Rechtoris to the Women in e-Discovery conference in Austin. While there, the pair quickly discovered a shared interest in mentorship, empowerment, and exploring all the interesting facets that contribute to making a woman stellar. In this episode, we chatted wit...

13: On the Road Part 1

June 06, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In May 2019, Women in e-Discovery hosted their first annual conference. Eager to put faces to email signatures, Relativity's Mary Rechtoris attended the conference and brought the Stellar Women in e-Discovery podcast “on the road” from Chicago to Austin. Despite torrential downpours, spirits were high as female leaders throughout the industry caught up with colleagues and soaked in a wealth of information on technology-assisted review, the art of negotiation, and artificial intelligence. M...

12: Tricia Johnson

May 22, 2019 13:22 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

No matter the industry or zip code, Tricia Johnson, director of marketing at QDiscovery, has found value in being part of a community. She has found a community in many facets of her life—through work, Women in e-Discovery, and her local dance studio. For Stellar Women in e-Discovery, Relativity's Mary Rechtoris chatted with Tricia, a Chicagoan and marketer, about finding a community within e-discovery, moving from one industry to the next, and why we should all go the extra mile to celebra...

11: Jariya Laoriendee

April 18, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Jariya Laoriendee moved to London ready to make connections and participate in a one-year internship program. Little did she know, she would fall in love with the city, earn a master’s degree from the University of Westminster, and establish herself as a leader in e-discovery nearly 10 years later. Currently serving as associate director at Exiger, Jariya Laoriendee is our latest Stellar Women in e-Discovery nominee. Early on a Monday morning (or afternoon, for you UK readers), we chatted a...

10: Mary Mack

March 08, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Today marks International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women throughout the world. The day also highlights what more society must do to truly achieve gender equality. In honor of today, we interviewed a female leader who is renowned for both her e-discovery expertise and her leadership skills: Mary Mack. As the executive director of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), Mary is mentor and friend to countless men and women in the legal tech space....

9: Chris Chalstrom

January 22, 2019 15:32 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

When it comes to being stellar, our latest Stellar Women in e-Discovery candidate, Chris Chalstrom, says it comes down to having a fabulous team. As president and CEO of Shepherd Data Services and CEO of Sadie Blue Software, Chris has armed herself with a dedicated team that strives to tackle issues impacting the e-discovery space—and make professionals’ lives easier as a result. Relativity's Mary Rechtoris had the opportunity to speak with Chris at Relativity Fest. Listen to their discussi...

8: 2018 Year in Review

December 19, 2018 16:43 - 12 minutes - 2.16 MB

Early in 2018, Stellar Women in e-Discovery began as a grassroots campaign to highlight and celebrate women in the e-discovery. We aimed to connect with individuals making their mark in the field through their career accomplishments as well as dedication to mentorship. We interviewed several women in 2018, including Mimi Singh, Joy Murao, Terra Ickes, Caitlin Grzymala, Judy Torres, and Peg Gianuca. The campaign has grown tremendously and even became an Innovation Award category at Relativit...

7: Rebecca Grant

November 16, 2018 15:31 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

So many admirable e-discovery professionals will tell you they stumbled into this field, and Rebecca Grant—founder and CEO of icourts in Australia—is one of them. This corner of the legal world is lucky to have her. Brendan Ryan of Relativity had the good fortune to meet with Rebecca—as well as several other Stellar Women in e-Discovery nominees—during Relativity Fest for a special in-person edition of our series. Give it a listen to hear Rebecca’s thoughts on the role of technology and cha...

6: Judy Torres

September 13, 2018 15:42 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Consensus can be helpful, but you don’t want people to always agree with you—especially your teammates. According to Judy Torres, vice president of information technology for Advanced Discovery, diversity of opinion is crucial when building successful teams. Relativity's Mary Rechtoris chatted with Judy for this Stellar Women in e-Discovery podcast about the rise of automation in e-discovery, the value of mentorship, and why no message is ever truly deleted, which may come as an unwelcome s...

5: Peg Gianuca

August 16, 2018 15:41 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

An e-discovery practitioner by day, educator by night, Peg Gianuca recently moved from a law firm environment—and East Coast to West Coast—to join The Walt Disney Company as an in-house technical solutions manager. On this month's podcast, Peg chats with Relativity's April Runft to share what surprised her about moving in-house, why it’s vital that litigation support pros can “bridge the gap,” and how her science background and curiosity to get under the hood with legal tech keep the e-disc...

4: Caitlin Grzymala

July 10, 2018 15:40 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

Fresh out of college and eager to make her mark, Caitlin Grzymala started her career at the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division and worked on some of the department’s largest cases. Nearly 11 years later, as a legal administrative officer at the DOJ, Caitlin continues to be inspired by the work that brings her unique projects day-in and day-out. After she was nominated by her colleague for Stellar Women in e-Discovery, Relativity's Mary Rechtoris spoke with Caitlin on how...

3: Terra Ickes

June 06, 2018 15:38 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Described by her colleague as a “trailblazing pioneer,” Esquify’s Director of Operations Terra Ickes is a leader in the industry whose innovative spirit and dedication to customer success undoubtedly make her stellar. During an interview for Stellar Women in e-Discovery, Terra spoke with Mary Rechtoris of Relativity about the current state of artificial intelligence in the e-discovery field and why being successful—in tech and in life—means you have to be a little scrappy. To see a transcr...

2: Joy Murao

April 25, 2018 15:37 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

When Joy Murao began her career in litigation support in 1994, the world of discovery looked vastly different. The days of poring over paper documents have since been replaced by sharing files electronically; however, according to Joy, the more things change, the more they stay the same. What has held true throughout the years has been the importance of mentorship and empowering young professionals as they navigate their careers. Joy has been an inspiration and a leader to many in the field...

1: Mimi Singh

March 08, 2018 16:35 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

stel·lar adjective (informal) “Featuring or having the quality of a star performer; exceptionally good; outstanding” What does “stellar” look like in e-discovery? At Relativity, we recently launched a campaign asking the e-discovery industry to nominate the professional women in their world who personify “stellar.” What you’re telling us: stellar goes beyond navigating through tricky technical challenges, complex regulatory environments, overlapping projects, and the steady thrum of dead...