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ACEDS Webinar: Responding to Second Requests – There’s a Better Way

by ACEDS

The "ACEDS Webinar: Responding to Second Requests – There’s a Better Way" is an online event organized by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). This webinar focuses on innovative approaches to handling Antitrust Second Requests, moving beyond traditional review protocols to enhance efficiency and accuracy in compliance with regulatory demands.

Key topics include the limitations of conventional techniques in responding to Second Requests, strategies to address objections from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding technology-assisted review methods, and the benefits of rapid analytic investigative review as an alternative approach.

The webinar features expert speakers such as Tom Gricks, Senior Principal Consultant at OpenText, and Tracy Drynan, Principal Consultant at OpenText. Both bring extensive experience in eDiscovery and legal technology, offering valuable insights into optimizing document review processes for complex regulatory inquiries.

This event is particularly beneficial for legal professionals, compliance officers, and eDiscovery specialists seeking to enhance their understanding of efficient strategies for managing Second Requests. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies to streamline document review processes and ensure compliance with antitrust regulations.

Speakers(2)

Tom C. Gricks

Senior Principal Consultant at OpenText

Tom is a prominent eDiscovery attorney, leading authority on the use of TAR for litigation and investigations, and eDiscovery Special Master. He advises clients on optimizing machine learning and analytics techniques for investigations, has developed managed review programs for internal, compliance, and regulatory investigations, and develops investigation-specific applications and TAR protocols. He brings more than 30 years of legal and eDiscovery expertise to clients.

Tracy Drynan

Principal Consultant at OpenText

Tracy leads the Recon Investigation team at OpenText. She has extensive experience across the eDiscovery lifecycle, including 12 years conducting and managing investigations, interpreting Requests for Information and Complaints to identify sources of relevant information, developing strategies for targeting and gathering data, performing custodial interviews, and managing information collection. Prior to joining OpenText, Tracy was a senior attorney with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.

Event Details

Date
October 15, 2020
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Online
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, compliance officers, eDiscovery specialists

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