Katrina Dittmer

In this episode, Ted sits down with Katrina Dittmer, Director of Legal Technology at Eversheds Sutherland (US), to discuss the evolution of legal collaboration and the transformative role of Microsoft 365 in modern law firms. From the challenges of legacy systems to the opportunities presented by unified platforms and AI, Katrina shares her expertise in legal tech strategy and implementation. Emphasising the importance of governance and the shift to cloud-based solutions, this conversation offers practical insight for law professionals navigating digital transformation.

In this episode, Katrina Dittmer shares insights on how to:

  • Maximize the value of Microsoft 365 across internal and external collaboration
  • Navigate the “crawl, walk, run” journey of Teams adoption in law firms
  • Leverage AI and chat interfaces for smarter document and data management
  • Improve client experiences through unified collaboration platforms
  • Address governance and site lifecycle challenges with modern solutions

Key takeaways:

  • Legal collaboration tools are evolving, with Microsoft 365 playing a central role in the shift
  • Unified intranet and extranet platforms can streamline communication and reduce friction
  • AI applications are gaining traction, offering new efficiencies and insights
  • Governance and site management are essential for mitigating risk and ensuring compliance
  • Law firms must embrace innovation to meet client expectations and stay competitive

About the guest, Katrina Dittmer

Katrina Dittmer is the Director of Legal Technology at Eversheds Sutherland (US), where she leads initiatives to enhance legal service delivery through innovative, efficiency-driven tools. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology, she also co-leads the firm’s Global AI Task Force, aligning client-facing strategies with internal AI adoption. Katrina is known for building high-performing teams that drive transformation and solve complex challenges across the legal industry.

“We call it collaboration, but a lot of times that just means I’m going to upload some files so you have access to them. I think you could have the next level of collaboration which includes co-editing.”

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