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Turning Your Training Expertise
into Internal/Company Podcasts

Internal podcasts are gaining traction as a fresh way to actively engage your learning audience—but where do you begin?
Join us for a collaborative session where panelists share how they’ve used podcasting to boost external engagement as well as connect with specific audiences inside their firms. We will discuss actionable tools, real world examples, practical ideas, and ways to repurpose your existing training content into engaging resources you can use to kick-start podcasting at your firm. No prior experience required.
Whether you are podcast-curious or ready to plug in a mic, you’ll leave with tools, takeaways, and a few ideas that could have you podcasting by Monday.
Social Time 9:00 – 9:30 am
MODERATORS:

Scott Baron - Simpson Thacher Moji Shabi - Akin Gump
PANELISTS:

Nicki Kastellorizios-Lee - Perkins Coie
Nicki Kastellorizios-Lee (pen name: Kori Kastell) is a seasoned technologist, writer, speaker, and communications professional with over 20 years of experience in the legal sector. With a Master’s in Information Systems from DePaul University and a background in political science and philosophy, Nicki specializes in leadership communications and has a background in writing and communication, information systems, and digital ethics.
She brings a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, ethics, and communication, making her a respected voice in today’s digital landscape. Currently, she serves as Leadership Communications Manager at Perkins Coie, where she is dedicated to delivering compelling organizational communications and “keeping IT human” to drive innovation through clear, empathetic messaging.
Nicki is also the award-winning author of Good Digital Citizen: Everyday Ethics for an Intentional Digital Existence and is recognized for her thought leadership on digital ethics and responsible technology use. She currently resides outside Chicago with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

Sean Bloch - Latham Watkins
Sean Bloch is a Senior Technology Trainer and passionate content creator focused on delivering engaging, human-centered learning experiences. At Latham & Watkins, he designs and facilitates technology training programs for legal professionals and business services staff worldwide.
Outside his corporate role, Sean has created and hosted two successful external podcasts: Happy Brain, a practical mental health podcast featuring short, actionable tips, and Soul Tears, a long-form storytelling show exploring transformative life moments. Together, the shows have amassed over 300 episodes.
Sean draws from his hands-on podcasting experience to share real-world examples, tools, and lessons that help others create content that resonates. He brings a unique blend of emotional resonance and practical structure to the conversation.