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The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Annual Meeting 2016

by The Sedona Conference

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(68)

Allan Kanner, Esq.

Managing Partner at Kanner & Whiteley, L.L.C.

Allan is the managing partner at Kanner & Whiteley, L.L.C., focusing on complex litigation and environmental law.

Ariana J. Tadler

Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP

Arthur C. Fahlbusch

Attorney at King & Spalding

Barbara E. Tretheway, Esq.

Senior Vice President and General Counsel at HealthPartners

Barbara is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at HealthPartners, overseeing legal affairs for the organization.

Chris Q. King

Partner at Redgrave LLP

Claudia T. Morgan

Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Constance E. Mockaitis

Craig W. Weinlein

Executive Director at The Sedona Conference

Dan L. Regard II

CEO at iDS

Daniel R. Shulman, Esq.

Partner at Gray Plant Mooty

Daniel is a partner at Gray Plant Mooty, specializing in complex litigation and antitrust law.

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.