The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 (WG1) Annual Meeting 2016 was a two-day event held on October 27-28, 2016, at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy, this meeting focused on electronic document retention and production.
Key topics included the practical application of the December 1, 2015, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with sessions on cooperation and proportionality in discovery, formulating and responding to requests for electronically stored information (ESI), preservation and sanctions for the loss of ESI, and proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 803 and 902. Additional discussions covered diversity and the elimination of bias in the legal profession, information governance, and ethical duties to protect confidential client information from cyber threats.
The event featured a welcome reception on the evening of October 26, providing attendees with networking opportunities. Notable speakers included Hon. Elizabeth A. Deavers, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; Hon. Andrew J. Peck, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; and Hon. Craig B. Shaffer, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado.
Legal professionals involved in electronic discovery, information governance, and related fields would benefit from attending to stay informed on the latest developments and best practices in these areas.
Speakers(35)
Ariana J. Tadler
Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP
Ariana J. Tadler is the Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP, focusing on complex litigation.
Arthur C. Fahlbusch
Attorney at King & Spalding
Arthur C. Fahlbusch is an attorney at King & Spalding, focusing on litigation and e-discovery.
Chris Q. King
Attorney at Redgrave LLP
Chris Q. King is an attorney at Redgrave LLP, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
Claudia T. Morgan
Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Claudia T. Morgan is an attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in complex litigation.
Constance Mockaitis
Attorney
Constance Mockaitis is an attorney with expertise in electronic discovery and information governance.
Craig W. Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig W. Weinlein is the Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, focusing on advancing the law in a reasoned and just way.
Dan L. Regard II
CEO at iDS
Dan L. Regard II is the CEO of iDS, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
David C. Shonka
Attorney at Redgrave LLP
David C. Shonka is an attorney at Redgrave LLP, specializing in e-discovery and information governance.
David Cohen
Attorney
David Cohen is an attorney with extensive experience in electronic discovery and information governance.
David Wallack
Attorney
David Wallack is an attorney with expertise in electronic discovery and information governance.
Dean Kuckelman
Attorney at Northeast Law Magnet High School; USD 259
Dean Kuckelman is an attorney associated with Northeast Law Magnet High School and USD 259.
Eric P. Mandel
Attorney at KLDiscovery
Eric P. Mandel is an attorney at KLDiscovery, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
Gilbert S. Keteltas
Partner at BakerHostetler
Gilbert S. Keteltas is a partner at BakerHostetler, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck (ret.)
Senior Counsel at DLA Piper
Hon. Andrew J. Peck (ret.) is Senior Counsel at DLA Piper, specializing in e-discovery and information governance.
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer serves as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Hon. Elizabeth A. Deavers
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Hon. Elizabeth A. Deavers serves as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Hon. Joseph C. Iannazzone
Judge at State Court of Gwinnett County
Hon. Joseph C. Iannazzone serves as a Judge in the State Court of Gwinnett County.
Hon. Ralph Artigliere (ret.)
Retired Circuit Judge
Judge Artigliere retired as a Circuit Judge from Florida’s Tenth Judicial Circuit to teach and write. Before his appointment to the bench in 2001, Judge Artigliere was in private practice where he tried primarily professional negligence, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. As a circuit judge from 2002-08, he served in the felony, family, probate, and civil trial divisions, and was Administrative Judge of the Circuit’s civil division.
Jeane A. Thomas
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Jeane A. Thomas is a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, specializing in antitrust and e-discovery.
Jenifer Johnston
Attorney at City of Portland
Jenifer Johnston is an attorney for the City of Portland, focusing on municipal law.
Joseph P. Guglielmo
Attorney at Scott+Scott
Joseph P. Guglielmo is an attorney at Scott+Scott, focusing on complex litigation.
Karin Scholz Jenson
Attorney at General Motors
Karin Scholz Jenson is an attorney at General Motors, specializing in legal and compliance matters.
Kenneth J. Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Kenneth J. Withers is the Deputy Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Kevin F. Brady
Senior Counsel at 3M
Kevin F. Brady serves as Senior Counsel at 3M, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Lea Bays
Attorney at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Lea Bays is an attorney at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, specializing in complex litigation.
Lovita Tandy
Principal at Tandy Professional Development
Lovita Tandy is the Principal at Tandy Professional Development, specializing in professional development and training.
Meghan Landrum
Attorney at Apple
Meghan Landrum is an attorney at Apple, specializing in legal and compliance matters.
Niloy Ray
Attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is an attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C., specializing in labor and employment law.
Paul D. Weiner
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Paul D. Weiner is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., specializing in labor and employment law.
Peter Pepiton
Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Peter Pepiton is an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, focusing on litigation and e-discovery.
Tara S. Emory
Director of Consulting at Covington & Burling LLP
Tara S. Emory is the Director of Consulting at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in e-discovery and information governance.
Thomas Y. Allman
Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law
Tom is a retired General Counsel who currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He practiced commercial litigation as a partner in Taft, Stettinius & Hollister prior to becoming Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and General Counsel of BASF Corporation in the early 1990s. During the 2006 Amendment cycle, he served as Chair of the Lawyers for Civil Justice E-Discovery Committee, and was an early advocate of what became current Rule 37(e). Tom is also Chair Emeritus of The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 on Electronic Document Retention and Production (WG1), and was a Member of the E-Discovery Panel at the 2010 Duke Litigation Conference. He closely follows e-discovery rulemaking in state and federal courts and has published widely on the topic.
Timothy M. Opsitnick
Attorney at TCDI
Timothy M. Opsitnick is an attorney at TCDI, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
Tracy Greer
Attorney at Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury Department
Tracy Greer is an attorney at the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury Department, specializing in legal and regulatory matters.
Vince Catanzaro
Senior Counsel at FedEx
Vince Catanzaro is Senior Counsel at FedEx, specializing in litigation and e-discovery matters.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10-11, 2016
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Loews Atlanta Hotel
- Pricing
- $229 per night
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in electronic discovery, information governance, and related fields.
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