[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published on November 21, 2024, and EDRM is grateful to our Trusted Partner, Exterro, for permission to republish. The opinions and positions are those of the author.]
Mark your calendars, e-discovery professionals! December 5, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of E-Discovery Day, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you.
E-Discovery Day is dedicated to highlighting the critical role e-discovery plays in the legal process and serving as a platform for professionals to learn, network, and celebrate their impact on the industry. With an exciting lineup of webinars, expert speakers, and in-person happy hours happening across the U.S., this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Read on to discover what’s in store and how you can be part of this celebration of e-discovery.
Why E-Discovery Day Matters
Over the past 10 years, E-Discovery Day has become the go-to event for legal and e-discovery professionals to connect and explore the latest trends shaping the industry. Whether you’re an attorney, a legal technology enthusiast, or a data expert, this day is all about recognizing your contributions and championing the evolution of e-discovery practices.
From knowledge-packed webinars to lively meetups, there’s no shortage of opportunities to gain insights, make meaningful connections, and have some fun along the way!
➡️ Click here to view the full schedule and register for your favorite sessions!
Key Highlights for 2024
Engaging Webinars with Industry Leaders
This year’s webinars are packed with timely topics and impressive speakers who will share their expertise on the pressing issues shaping e-discovery. Don’t miss these standout sessions:
- I Love E-Discovery!
Designed for e-discovery professionals and enthusiasts, as well as members of the legal industry, this engaging session will take you on a retrospective journey through the past decade of e-discovery evolution and milestones.
Featured Speakers:
Mike Hamilton, JD (Moderator)
Vice President, Marketing, Exterro
Mike Quartararo, PMP, CEDS
President, ACEDS
Doug Austin
Editor, eDiscovery Today
Mary Mack, CISSP
CEO, Chief Technologist, EDRM
Time: 6:00AM PT / 9:00AM ET
- Deepfakes in E-Discovery
The rise of deepfake technologies is transforming the landscape of digital evidence in U.S. courts. AI-driven manipulation of audio, video, and photographic evidence is increasingly undermining the pursuit of justice, making it difficult for judges, juries, and forensic experts to distinguish between authentic and fabricated content.
Mary Mack
(Moderator) – EDRM
Hon. Ralph Artigliere
Retired Judge
Ralph Losey
Attorney, Losey PLL
Prof. Maura R. Grossman
University of Waterloo
Time: 7:00AM PT / 10:00AM ET
- Unlinking the Chaos: Navigating Hyperlinked Files in E-Discovery
One of the most debated topics in discovery today is the treatment of hyperlinked files, often referred to as “modern attachments.” There is little consensus among legal and eDiscovery professionals on how to define or manage them in the eDiscovery process.
Doug Austin
Editor, eDiscovery Today
Kelly Twigger
CEO, eDiscovery Assistant
Brett Burney
Vice President of eDiscovery Consulting, Nextpoint Law Group
Tom O’Connor
Director, Gulf Legal Technology Center
Time: 8:00AM PT / 11:00AM ET
- You Can’t Always Get What You Want (in Mobile Collections)
Mobile devices are treasure troves of information—but unlocking their potential in legal matters is no simple feat. With increasingly sophisticated encryption, varied storage environments, and a complex array of apps, mobile collections bring a unique mix of challenges.
Michael Quartararo
President, ACEDS (moderator)
Jerry Bui
Founder and CEO, Right Forensics
Matthew Hamilton
Of Counsel, eData Practice Group, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Flavia Lopes
Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Time: 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET
- Debating the Controversial Issues in E-Discovery
Join us on E-Discovery Day as Therese Craparo and Anthony Diana debate some of the most timely and important topics of the day in a lively format that also promises to be highly entertaining.
Therese Craparo
Partner – ReedSmith
Anthony J. Diana
Partner, ReedSmith
David R. Cohen
Partner, ReedSmith
Kiriaki Tourikis
Counsel, ReedSmith
Time: 10:00AM PT / 1:00PM ET
We’re also having two interesting sessions from the UK this year, which should offer new perspectives on e-discovery for all!
- AI in Discovery: The Old and the New
In this session, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of the history of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications within the field of electronic discovery (eDiscovery), presented by Jakub Weberschinke, eDiscovery Delivery Director. As we navigate the advancements in AI, we will also address the evolving risks associated with its use.
Time: 11:30 am GMT
- Industrial Automation Manufacturer Forecasts 50% Reduction in Productivity Costs and Improved Data Governance
We will explore how this manufacturer was able to: Provide resiliency and availability for collections Centralise management and discovery of multiple data types with a zero-trust security model Increase efficiency and productivity of the Data Security and Information Management team.
George Tziahanas
AGC and VP of Compliance
Kieth Kramer
Regional Sales Director
Gayle O’Connor Spirit Award
A large part of what has made E-Discovery Day become an industry-wide celebration is the spirit of giving and community that e-discovery professionals share. That’s why it’s so fitting that the Gayle O’Connor Spirit Award is given out every year on this date. The Gayle O’Connor (GO) Spirit Award celebrates e-discovery and legal technology community members whose singular energy, enthusiasm, and verve echo the spirit of the late Gayle O’Connor (1956-2020).
Join Tom O’Connor, Maribel Rivera, and the 10 finalists for the award in this celebratory virtual event at 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern Time on December 5th.
Exclusive Evening Happy Hours
Wrap up your day by networking with peers and fellow e-discovery enthusiasts. Join happy hours happening in these cities—because nothing goes better with learning than great company and conversation. There are events happening in:
And more locations still to be added!
Be Part of the Celebration
Whether you’re tuning in for the value-packed webinars or meeting up in person at a nearby happy hour, you won’t want to miss a moment of this incredible day. Sign up for your favorite events, connect with fellow e-discovery experts, and celebrate how far our industry has come in the past 10 years.
➡️ Register today and join the celebration!
Follow us on social for more updates using #eDiscoveryDay. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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