The mission of the EDRM Search Project is to provide a framework for defining and managing various aspects of Search as applied to e-discovery workflow.
E-discovery practitioners use several search techniques for collecting, culling, filtering, locating and classifying electronically stored information (ESI). By specifying the type of search, its behavior and expected results, the uncertainty and incompleteness of search can be addressed.
The EDRM Search Guide
EDRM Search Guide – PDF version
EDRM Search Guide – Word version
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- Created the EDRM Search Guide – An 80 page comprehensive search guide released to public
- Developing 9 Problem Profiles
- Started with 28 members; currently 39 participating organizations and 72 individuals from those organizations or as individual participants
- Have diverse membership including technology vendors, in-house counsel, lawfirms, consultants, government, corporations, and individuals
- Meet routinely on a bi-weekly basis
Downloads for the Search Project, sorted from newest to oldest:
Most files may be downloaded by anyone. Except where otherwise noted, use of files is subject to a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License. To provide attribution, please cite to “EDRM (edrm.net).” If you have questions, contact us at mail@edrm.net.
Some files are identified as “participants-only draft.” These are works in progress, available only to EDRM participants. Generally, these files ultimately will be made publicly available or else their content will be incorporated into the EDRM site.
EDRM Search Overview (version 1.0)
(posted Jan 29, 2010; pdf; 61.74 kB)
Overview of EDRM Search Project, prepared for Feb. 1, 2010 EDRM lunch-and-learn session
EDRM Search XSD (version 1.0)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; xsd; 23.94 kB)
*** PARTICIPANTS-ONLY DRAFT ***
EDRM Search Problem Profile - Employment Related Lawsuit (version 1.0)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; docx; 24.78 kB)
*** PARTICIPANTS-ONLY DRAFT ***
EDRM Search Problem Profile - SEC Investigations (version 1.2)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; doc; 82 kB)
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EDRM Search Problem Profile - Executive Compensation Investigation (version 1.0)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; doc; 50 kB)
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EDRM Search Problem Profile - SEC Investigations (version 1.1)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; doc; 82.5 kB)
*** PARTICIPANTS-ONLY DRAFT ***
EDRM Search Problem Profile - SEC Investigations (version 1.0)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; doc; 68 kB)
*** PARTICIPANTS-ONLY DRAFT ***
EDRM Search Problem Profile - Class Actions (version 1.0)
(posted Oct 01, 2009; docx; 40.37 kB)
*** PARTICIPANTS-ONLY DRAFT ***
EDRM Search Guide (version 1.17)
(posted Sep 22, 2009; pdf; 672.02 KB)
EDRM Search Guide (version 1.17)
(posted Sep 22, 2009; doc; 810 KB)
EDRM LegalTech 2009 Luncheon Presentation
(posted Feb 09, 2009; ppt; 4.94 MB)
Presentation from the EDRM luncheon at LegalTech New York, Feb. 3, 2009
EDRM LegalTech 2009 Luncheon Presentation
(posted Feb 09, 2009; pptx; 1.82 MB)
Presentation from the EDRM luncheon at LegalTech New York, Feb. 3, 2009
EDRM LegalTech 2009 Luncheon Presentation
(posted Feb 09, 2009; pdf; 1.42 MB)
Presentation from the EDRM luncheon at LegalTech New York, Feb. 3, 2009
EDRM Search Guide (version 1.14)
(posted Feb 06, 2009; doc; 666.5 kB)
EDRM Search Guide (version 1.14)
(posted Feb 06, 2009; pdf; 266.14 kB)
- Introducing the EDRM White Paper Series and the First Paper in the Series, "Once is Not Enough" - July 21, 2010
Today, we introduce the EDRM White Paper Series and the first of the papers in that series, Once is Not Enough: The Case for Using an Iterative Approach to Choosing and Applying Selection Criteria in Discovery by Gene Eames, David J. Kessler and Andrea L. D’Ambra.
- Full Set of Materials from EDRM Lunch-and-Learn Session at LegalTech - March 1, 2010
Here are links to all the materials used and distributed at the EDRM lunch-and-learn session at New York LegalTech
- 2010-2011 EDRM Kickoff Meeting Update - February 26, 2010
Whether you are a current EDRM participant, an EDRM alumnus, or have never participated in EDRM, we invite you to the kickoff meeting for the 2010-2011 EDRM year - our sixth year!
- Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) Announces Public Comment Period for All E-Discovery Projects - February 23, 2010
ST. PAUL, Minn. – February 23, 2010 – The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) project teams announced today announced the beginning of the public comment period for new work product drafts posted on the EDRM website.
- Overview Materials for EDRM Lunch-and-Learn Session - January 30, 2010
Overview materials for the Feb. 1, 2010 EDRM lunch-and-learn session are now available for download
- EDRM at LegalTech - November 10, 2009
EDRM will at LegalTech NY, with a Lunch & Learn session on Monday, February 1, 2010, in the Hilton's Petit Trianon room. Find out what we have been doing with EDRM, where we hope to go with the projects, and how you can get involved.
- EDRM Approaches Mid-Year Meeting With New Website and Significant Project Advancements - October 17, 2009
The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) project today announced that it is now easier for users to find the valuable research and standards created by the leading e-discovery industry group via a completely re-designed website, www.edrm.net. In addition, the EDRM leaders, Tom Gelbmann and George Socha, have provided updates to all of the working projects in advance of the mid-year meeting, which is being held from Oct. 20-21, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn.
- What’s New at EDRM - September 11, 2009
Great strides have been taken over the past two years to flesh out and further define the EDRM model. Over the next few months, you will be seeing two years worth of active collaboration, refinement and modeling being added to the EDRM website. As part of that process, we are re-building the site to provide users an updated interface with easier access to the valuable research and content. In that realm, we wanted to provide a quick update on what’s happening in each of the projects.
- EDRM LegalTech Luncheon Presentation Now Available - February 9, 2009
The presentation from the EDRM Luncheon at LegalTech New York is now available for download. On Feb. 3, 2009, EDRM leaders gave presentations on their working group activities and progress in 2008 as well as activities of focus in 2009. They covered all six EDRM projects: Evergreen, XML, Metrics, Search, Model Code of Conduct, and Data Set.
- EDRM Search Guide Available in Three Forms - February 6, 2009
The EDRM Search Guide, version 1.14, is now available in three forms: Word version PDF version Wiki version (read only)
- EDRM Search Guide Now Available - February 3, 2009
The EDRM Search Guide, version 1.14, is now available: Word version PDF version
- EDRM Luncheon at LegalTech New York Conference to Address Key E-Discovery Issues - January 29, 2009
St. Paul, MN (January 28, 2009) – The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (“EDRM”), an industry group created to develop and establish practical guidelines and standards for electronic discovery, today announces: WHAT: An EDRM “Lunch and Learn” featuring George Socha, Tom Gelbmann and other industry leaders for a presentation on the key trends impacting e-discovery professionals, including advancing standards across all phases of the process (Evergreen), ethical challenges (Model Code of Conduct), search practices and technology advancements (Search), data challenges (Data Set) and XML integration between various e-discovery tools (XML). Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about involvement in this industry-leading organization.
Project Leaders | Organizations | Individuals
| Project Leaders |
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Rangan, Venkat (Clearwell Systems) Robman, Jason (Recommind) Williams, Karen (Clearwell Systems) |
| Individuals (81) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aakre, Joseph | Fios, Inc. | |
| Apple, Penny | TCDI | |
| Beaudoin, Linda | E-Discovery Analytics Consultant | Daegis |
| Blaha, Mark | Litigation Support Manager | Littler Mendelson, PC |
| Brandt, Jeffrey | Creative Director | Individual Participant |
| Brinkworth, Chris | LuciData, Inc. | |
| Buckles, Gregory | Individual Participant | |
| Carpenter, Craig | VP, Marketing and Business Development | Recommind |
| Carter, Stuart | Symantec Corporation | |
| Chesher, William | Sr Product Manager, EnCase eDiscovery | Guidance Software, Inc. |
| Clawson, David | Enterprise Vault Specialist Manager | Symantec Corporation |
| Colleran, Michael | United Health Care | |
| Conrad, Brian | RenewData | |
| d’Albertis, Sean | E-Discovery Specialist II | Faegre & Benson LLP |
| de Bie, Rempko | Marketing and Product Management | ZyLAB Distribution BV |
| Eames, Gene | E-Discovery Analytics Consultant | Daegis |
| Ford, Dan | CT Summation | |
| Fuller, Daniel | Sensei Enterprises, Inc. | |
| Gardner, Aaron | Discovery Process Manager | Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP |
| Garrett, Julie | Director, Product Management | Oracle |
| Gavin, Jean | Principal | eDiscovery Management Associates, LLC |
| Hamilton, William | Partner | Quarles & Brady LLP |
| Hansen, Jeffrey | Individual Participant | |
| Hartley, Bruce | Director, Forensic & Dispute Services | Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP |
| Henderson, Craig | EMC Corporation | |
| Hirschfeld, Marc | President | Individual Participant |
| Hogan, Christopher | H5 | |
| Horan, John | Individual Participant | |
| Johnson, Scott | Integreon | |
| Kaul, Vikram | Mindtree Ltd. | |
| Keslin, Joe | Oracle | |
| Kidd, Eric | Aranetic LLC | |
| Kidwell, Brent | Chief Knowledge Counsel | Jenner & Block LLP |
| Kim, Young | Integreon | |
| King, Laurie | Business Portfolios Manager – IT/Legal | Individual Participant |
| Krehbiel, Murray | Individual Participant | |
| Lappin, Michael | Principal Systems Engineer | Symantec Corporation |
| Lee, Ed | Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP | |
| Leib, Jay | kCura Corporation | |
| Mahoney, Michelle | Director | Mallesons Stephen Jaques |
| Marsh, Helen | Individual Participant | |
| Mazura, Terrence | Individual Participant | |
| McGuire, Michael | Attorney | Littler Mendelson, PC |
| Melby, Jenifer | Document Analyst – Client Technology Services | Faegre & Benson LLP |
| Merlino, Tony | Director of Consulting and Forensic Services, Disc | Individual Participant |
| Miller, Danae | Individual Participant | |
| Moore, Keith | Vice President, Technology Solutions | Lexis Nexis Applied Discovery |
| Morales, Tena | Information Management Advisor | Individual Participant |
| Nelson, Matthew | Littler Mendelson, PC | |
| Nelson, Sharon | President | Sensei Enterprises, Inc. |
| Paskach, Chris | National Partner-in-Charge, Forensic Technology Services | KPMG LLP |
| Pfeiffer, Josef | Senior Product Manager | Symantec Corporation |
| Philipp, Aaron | Navigant Consulting | |
| Pogodin, Andre | PSS Systems | |
| Rangan, Venkat | CTO | Clearwell Systems |
| Regout, Peter | Manager Document Conversion Services | ZyLAB Distribution BV |
| Robman, Jason | Recommind | |
| Rohde, Chris | Business Development Officer | PureDiscovery |
| Rondeau, Juliejon | Individual Participant | |
| Ronk, Matt | Navigant Consulting | |
| Ruckman, Andy | Principal, Forensic & Dispute Services | Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP |
| Rylander, Gary | IBM Global Business Services | IBM eDiscovery |
| Scott, Eric | Stored IQ | |
| Sharma, Sumeet | Autonomy | |
| Siu, Bella | E-Discovery Project Manager | Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP |
| Strausberg, Stacey | Sr. Systems Engineer, Messaging Specialist | Symantec Corporation |
| Suarez, Eduardo | Symantec Corporation | |
| Swanger, Chuck | E-Discovery Specialist Principal Systems Engineer | Symantec Corporation |
| Tilot, Ryan | Individual Participant | |
| Veliah, Sundar | Consultant Software Engineer | EMC Corporation |
| Wade, Michael | Planet Data Solutions, Inc. | |
| Wade, Nick | Symantec Corporation | |
| Wagner, William | Director, Product Management | CaseCentral, Inc. |
| Walsh, Patrick | Ally Financial | |
| Weiss, Brian | Autonomy | |
| Wiggins, Mandi | Integreon | |
| Williams, Karen | Product Manager | Clearwell Systems |
| Wixted, Kevin | Litigation Support Manager | DLA Piper |
| Woolls, David | CEO | CFL Software Limited |
| Ybarra, John | Individual Participant | |
| Zoellner, Keith | Stored IQ |







Search
Thank you Search Project! Finally had a chance to support a client w/a section from the Search Guide on the potentially overly inclusiveness of searching for the terms privileged/confidential to find privileged documents.
I just wanted to pass on this link for a Call for Speakers for the Enterprise Search Summit to be held in DC Nov 16 – 18. Deadline for submission is March 24. http://www.enterprisesearchsummit.com/fall2010/CallForSpeakers.shtml It might be a good venue to present the EDRM Search Guide.
The Spring Enterprise Search Summit is at the Hilton New York, May 11-12, 2010.
Babs,
Thanks for your rousing endorsement. I am glad your team found the search project valuable.
venkat rangan
(Search Project co-lead)