The E-Discovery Leadership Conference 2021 was a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of electronic discovery. Organized by the National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI), the conference brought together legal professionals, technologists, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in e-discovery.
The conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering key topics such as technology-assisted review (TAR), information governance, data privacy, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding electronic evidence. Sessions included panel discussions, workshops, and keynote addresses aimed at providing practical insights and strategies for effective e-discovery management.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, explore an expo hall showcasing cutting-edge e-discovery solutions, and hear from notable speakers including Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, Hon. Teresa J. James, and Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D. These experts shared their experiences and perspectives on the future of e-discovery.
The conference was designed for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, litigation support professionals, and anyone involved in the management of electronic discovery. Participants gained valuable knowledge to enhance their practices and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of e-discovery.
Speakers(20)
Daniel Gold
Managing Director of Managed Services at BDO
Daniel Gold is the Managing Director of the Managed Services practice group at BDO, with 18 years of experience in the legal space. He consults with corporate law departments and law firms on leveraging technology to create collaborative and dynamic approaches to e-discovery.
Edward H. Rippey
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Edward H. Rippey is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, litigating complex cases in numerous fields with a focus on patent litigation. He also chairs the firm's E-Discovery Practice and is recognized in Chambers Global and Chambers USA for his expertise.
Emily Collins
Emily Collins is a lawyer with over 14 years of experience solving eDiscovery and information governance problems. She has worked as outside counsel, in-house counsel, and a consultant in the service provider space, providing her with a well-rounded view of the eDiscovery field.
Greg MacFarlane
Senior Director of Managed Review Sales at DISCO
Greg MacFarlane is the Senior Director of Managed Review Sales at DISCO, focusing on e-discovery workflow to help clients manage the costs and risks of big data in litigation. He received his JD from Temple University's Beasley School of Law.
Hon. Allison H. Goddard
United States Magistrate Judge at Southern District of California
Allison H. Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in August 2019. She has experience representing both corporate defendants and plaintiffs in complex and intellectual property litigation, and speaks regularly on e-discovery and litigation issues.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck (Ret.)
Former United States Magistrate Judge at Southern District of New York
Andrew J. Peck served for 23 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York. He is recognized internationally for his contributions to e-discovery, including authoring influential decisions and serving as an arbitrator, mediator, and Special Master.
Hon. Angel D. Mitchell
United States Magistrate Judge at District of Kansas
Angel D. Mitchell was appointed as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the District of Kansas in 2019. Before joining the bench, she was a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP, practicing in intellectual property litigation.
Hon. Teresa J. James
United States Magistrate Judge at District of Kansas
Teresa J. James was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas in January 2014. She has experience in private practice specializing in energy, oil and gas, condemnation, and complex litigation, and has served on various legal boards and committees.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
United States District Judge at Western District of Texas
Xavier Rodriguez is a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and currently serves as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. He has authored numerous articles on employment law, discovery, and arbitration issues, and is the editor of 'Essentials of E-Discovery' (TexasBarBooks 2014).
Jeremy Wikler
Of Counsel at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Jeremy Wikler is of counsel in the Data and Discovery Strategies Practice Group at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., with over a decade of experience managing all aspects of discovery and litigating a wide variety of discovery disputes in state and federal courts across the country.
John J. Pappas Jr.
Midwest Director at OpenText
John J. Pappas Jr. is Midwest Director with OpenText, advising clients on e-discovery strategies and the admissibility of electronic evidence. He has extensive experience in e-discovery, including data collection, processing, and advanced search and analytics.
Kelly Twigger
Principal at ESI Attorneys LLC
Kelly Twigger is a Discovery Strategist and the Principal of ESI Attorneys, one of the first law firms dedicated to advising clients on electronic discovery, open records, compliance, and information management. She developed the eDiscovery Assistant™, a web-based research tool and learning center.
Lea Malani Bays
Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Lea Malani Bays is Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd in San Diego, specializing in complex securities litigation on behalf of investors. She focuses on electronic discovery issues from preservation through production and provides counsel to the firm's e-discovery team.
Martin T. Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin T. Tully is a partner at Redgrave LLP in Chicago, with over 25 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation. He is nationally recognized for his knowledge in electronic discovery, information governance, and data security/data privacy.
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D.
Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman is a Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is a recognized expert in eDiscovery, having authored influential scholarly work on technology-assisted review.
Paul H. McVoy
Meta-e
Paul McVoy has been in the discovery sector since the era of paper-based processes. He believes in using the best technology and advice to enable any party to match up evenly against any other, regardless of size. He has held leadership roles in both law firms and e-discovery companies.
Robin E. Stewart
Founder and Chair at Kutak Rock's eDiscovery Practice Group
Robin E. Stewart is the founder and Chair of Kutak Rock's eDiscovery Practice Group. She regularly counsels clients in all aspects of eDiscovery, including data retention, collection, review, and production, and is an active member of the Sedona Conference Working Group 1.
Scott A. Milner
Co-leader of eData Practice at Morgan Lewis
Scott Milner is co-leader of Morgan Lewis's eData practice, counseling companies on electronic discovery and information governance processes. He advises on all phases of eDiscovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information.
Thomas C. Gricks
Lead Strategy Consultant at OpenText
Thomas C. Gricks is a prominent eDiscovery lawyer and one of the nation's leading authorities on the use of technology-assisted review (TAR) in litigation. He advises corporations and law firms on best practices for applying technology to reduce the time and cost of discovery.
Uzo Nwonwu
Deputy General Counsel at UMB Bank
Uzo Nwonwu is Deputy General Counsel at UMB Bank, managing litigation, judicial compliance, and focusing on employment law matters. She has extensive experience in e-discovery, including developing best practices for litigation readiness and data management.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15-17, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, in-house counsel, litigation support professionals, and e-discovery technologists.