eDiscovery Negotiation Training: Practical Cooperative Strategies 2019

The eDiscovery Negotiation Training: Practical Cooperative Strategies is an intensive program designed to enhance legal professionals' skills in negotiating eDiscovery processes. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute, this training focuses on fostering cooperation between opposing counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective fact-finding, aligning with Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and attorneys' ethical obligations.

Participants engage in a heavily participatory format that includes litigation hypotheticals, faculty demonstrations, and mock negotiation exercises. Key topics covered are the scope of discovery, preservation, form of production, privilege, and social media. These sessions aim to equip attendees with practical strategies to avoid or resolve common conflicts in the handling of electronically stored information.

The program offers opportunities for personalized feedback from experienced faculty, including veteran trial lawyers, eDiscovery experts, and judges. Attendees participate in mock Rule 26(f) conferences and a Rule 16(b) case management conference, providing hands-on experience in negotiating eDiscovery issues. The training is limited in size to maintain a high instructor-attendee ratio, ensuring a strong participatory experience.

This training is ideal for legal professionals involved in litigation who seek to improve their eDiscovery negotiation skills. By attending, participants can enhance their ability to collaborate effectively with opposing counsel, leading to more efficient discovery processes and reduced litigation costs.