Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation’s Black Hole

"Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation’s Black Hole" was a live webcast organized by The Knowledge Congress, a leading producer of regulatory-focused webinars. The event took place on January 28, 2009, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

The webcast focused on the critical role of strategic pre-trial discovery in litigation, emphasizing the necessity for attorneys to understand emerging trends and issues in the field of e-discovery to avoid potential pitfalls. A panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators provided guidance to organizations and legal professionals affected by litigation and e-discovery challenges. The session included presentations on best practices for managing electronically stored information (ESI) and strategies to prevent common e-discovery mistakes.

Jeane A. Thomas, Chair of Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery and Information Management Group, was among the speakers at the event. She has extensive experience managing various e-discovery matters in both government investigations and civil litigation. Ms. Thomas regularly counsels clients on litigation readiness planning, including the development and application of effective document/data retention policies, legal hold protocols, and corporate content and usage policies.

The webcast was designed for legal professionals, including attorneys and in-house counsel, who are involved in litigation and need to understand the complexities of e-discovery. Attendees gained insights into best practices for managing ESI, strategies to mitigate risks associated with e-discovery, and guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of electronic information management.