E-discovery is rapidly evolving from an ad-hoc fire-drill to a standard business process that is repeatable, measureable, and defensible. But in this fast moving ecosystem involving business, technology, and case law, how do you get your detailed e-discovery questions answered? How can you leverage the leanings from your peers and implement best practices from the start?
During this panel discussion, e-discovery experts discuss the popular e-discovery trends, challenges, and best practices. Don’t miss your chance to talk to and learn from those who are on the forefront of e-discovery every day.
Speakers Include:
Ron Best, Dir. Of Legal Information Systems, MTO Jay Brudz, Senior Counsel, Legal Technology, GE Brian Hill, Senior Analyst, Forrester Research Dean Gonsowski, VP of E-Discovery Services, Clearwell Systems
2:15 - 3:15pm
Strategies for Transparency and Cooperation in E-Discovery CLE Pending
Litigators, Judges, and organizations such as The Sedona Conference have implored counsel to rethink the contentious practices that have long been the modus operandi and refocus litigation toward a more transparent and cooperative resolution of legal disputes. But how do you exactly cooperate with your legal opponent? How do you make e-discovery more transparent? And what interactions do judges approve or disapprove of?
Speakers Include:
Sean Gallagher, Partner at Hogan & Hartson LLP Lauren Schwartzreich, Associate at Outten and Golden, LLP Dean Gonsowski, VP of E-Discovery Services, Clearwell Systems
3:30 - 4:30pm
Ask The E-Discovery Doctors CLE Pending
There are more questions than answers in e-discovery today. For example, what phases of e-discovery should be performed in-house or outsourced? When do you have a duty to preserve? How ECAs really performed? In this session, consult our e-discovery "doctors" including Craig Ball, Ralph Losey, and George Socha, to get the insight you need as they answer your questions LIVE and participate in frank discussions on e-discovery. While they might not all agree, expect these e-discovery pundits to weigh in on compelling issues important to you and dispense their version of e-discovery prescriptions.
Speakers Include:
Craig Ball, President, Craig D. Ball, P.C Ralph Losey, Attorney and Co-Chair of E-Discovery Practice Group, Akerman Senterfitt George Socha, President, Socha Consulting LLC Dean Gonsowski, VP of E-Discovery Services, Clearwell Systems
“Clearwell already paid for itself in terms of the efficiencies we've gained, and the enthusiasm we've seen from clients. We've never seen anything as powerful or comprehensive as Clearwell, and can't imagine a more accurate or cost-efficient method of document processing, analysis, and review.”
