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Welcome to the InfoGov Hot Seat. The show where Information Governance flips into Governed Intelligence, and data becomes your AI advantage.
Each episode features candid interviews with leaders across information governance and the broader business and data ecosystem, including IG practitioners, consultants, and solution providers, plus Chief Data Officers, CIOs, CISOs, and CEOs across industries. We unpack what is changing right now in governance, risk, compliance, and data strategy, and turn it into practical insights you can apply.
Expect real-world conversations on records and retention, privacy, security, eDiscovery, data quality, and AI readiness, with a focus on building trustworthy data foundations that reduce risk and create measurable advantage with AI.
In this episode of InfoGovHotsie, host Jim Merrifield engages with Kathryn Rattigan and Albert Shiu from Robinson and Cole to discuss key insights from Infocon 2025. They explore the importance of data quality in AI initiativ...
Welcome to InfoGov Hot Seat's 2025 Year in Review!Part 1 counts down episodes 10-6 that YOU made our most-viewed of the year. From AI governance secrets to legal tech innovations, these conversations defined 2025 in the infor...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Richard Freeman from Ricoh about the key takeaways from Infocon 2025. They discuss the evolving landscape of information governance, the challenges pose...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, host Jim Merrifield and guest Kim Tran discuss the real compliance challenge, emphasizing that the key issues lie in people and culture rather than just policies and checklists...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, Jim Merrifield and Kim Tran discuss the critical shift from mandate-driven compliance policies to a mindset-driven approach. They explore the challenges organizations face in i...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield sits down with Arman Afkhami of TitanFile to break down the biggest insights from InfoCon 2025. They explore why information governance is more urgent than ever, especially as organizations struggle with expanding data sprawl, fragmented systems, and increasing regulatory pressure.Arman shares real-world lessons from working closely with law firms—highlighting the growing demand for secure collaboration, trusted data sources, and t
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of Box, discussing the evolution of Box, the importance of information governance, and the transformative role of AI in data management. Levie em...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat Podcast, Jim Merrifield and Kim Tran discuss the critical role of people and change management in governance and compliance. They emphasize that governance is not merely a policy issue ...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Anne Cornish and Nathan Hughes to discuss the Global Information Consortium (GIC). They share insights into the origins of the GIC, its vision for the futu...
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Ned Gannon, co-founder and CEO of Coheso, a legal tech company focused on leveraging AI to improve efficiency and compliance in in-house legal departments. They discuss the insp...
In this engaging conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Phyllis Elin, founder and CEO of Knowledge Preservation, discussing her extensive career in information governance and data privacy. Phyllis shares her journey from par...
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Josh Baxter, CEO of NetDocuments, discussing the evolution of legal technology, particularly the integration of AI into legal workflows. They explore the challenges and risks as...
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Maged Helmy, CEO of NewCode.ai, discussing the evolution of AI in the legal industry. Maged shares his background in AI, the inspiration behind founding NewCode.ai, and the chal...
In this episode, Jim Merrifield interviews Ryan Gerhardy, CEO of Pitchly, discussing the evolution of Pitchly, its role in automating content creation for the professional services industry, and the challenges and opportuniti...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Dr. Galina Datskovsky, a prominent figure in the field of Information Governance (IG) and legal technology. They discuss Galina's extensive career, her con...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Wanne Pemmelaar, co-founder and CEO of Filers Keepers and Lawstronaut. They discuss Wanne's journey from law to tech, the evolution of Filers Keepers, t...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Inna Tokarev Sela, founder of Illumex.ai. They discuss Inna's background in AI and business intelligence, the vision behind Illumex.ai, and the challenge...
In this episode of the Info Gov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Sandy Serkes from Valora Technologies and Mike Salvarezza from ARMA to discuss the upcoming Infonext 2025 conference. They delve into the executive experi...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Murphy John from StorX Networks. They discuss the innovative decentralized storage solutions offered by StorX, focusing on data privacy, security, and co...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield is joined by Marina Kaganovich from Google and Jeffrey Sharer from Lexshift. They discuss their experiences at the InfoNext conference, focusing on the impact of Ge...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box. They discuss the evolving role of IT in governance, the impact of AI on business processes, and the importance of collab...
In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield engages with Shahzad Bashir and Craig Carpenter to discuss the recent acquisition of Gimmal by Morae. They explore the strategic alignment of the acquisition, the i...
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield and Jared Matfess discuss the role of AI, particularly Microsoft's Copilot, in transforming productivity and business processes. Jared shares his background as a Microsoft MVP and solution...
In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews Mark Doble, CEO of Alexi, an AI company focused on the legal sector. Mark shares his journey from law school to founding Alexi, discussing the significant trends in AI adoption ...
In this episode of InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield discusses the evolving landscape of data and records management with guests Alec Wyhs and Michael Ratigan. They explore the importance of partnerships in the industry, ...
Former law firm CIO Judy Flournoy joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical challenges facing legal AI adoption in 2026. With over 20 years leading technology in mid-sized law firms, Judy reveals who holds liability when A...
Tony McKenna, CIO at Lawfront, joins Jim Merrifield to discuss AI in legal tech. From email automation to billable hour evolution, Tony shares his perspective on how law firms can actually transform technology investments int...
Randy Bean joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical evolution of AI and data leadership roles in organizations. As a leading voice in data leadership, Randy reveals why 96% of organizations now recognize data quality as e...
CIO Rob Gilbert joins Jim Merrifield on the InfoGov Hot Seat to discuss what technology leadership actually looks like in 2026. From AI accountability to cybersecurity threats and hybrid work models, Rob delivers an honest as...
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InfoGov Hot Seat is a podcast hosted by Jim Merrifield, a certified information governance officer and professional with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. In each episode, Jim engages in candid conversations with practitioners, consultants, and solution providers on hot topics in the information governance field. Their discussions provide valuable insights and practical advice on managing information assets while navigating legal and regulatory challenges.
As the Director of Information Governance & Business Intake at Robinson & Cole LLP, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast. He co-founded the first-ever conference focused exclusively on information governance, InfoGovCon, and is an active member of industry associations such as ILTA, IAPP, and ARMA. In addition, Jim has published numerous publications and frequently discusses information governance and data privacy issues. With its focus on real-world scenarios and practical solutions, InfoGov Hot Seat is a must-listen for anyone interested in information governance and data management.