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(21)
Daniel Gold
Managing Director of Managed Services at BDO
Daniel Gold has 18 years of experience in the legal space, focusing on e-discovery technical consulting and advising corporate law departments and law firms on leveraging technology for more productive and effective legal practices.
Edward H. Rippey
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Edward H. Rippey is a partner who litigates complex cases in numerous fields, focusing on patent litigation. He also chairs the firm's E-Discovery Practice, advising multinational corporations on information management challenges.
Emily Collins
Attorney
Emily Collins has over 14 years of experience solving eDiscovery and information governance problems, having worked as outside counsel, in-house counsel, and a consultant. She is passionate about collaborating with other eDiscovery practitioners to find unique solutions.
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 holds a JD from Temple University's Beasley School of Law.
Hon. Allison H. Goddard
United States Magistrate Judge at Southern District of California
Judge 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.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck
Former United States Magistrate Judge at Southern District of New York
Andrew J. Peck served for 23 years as a United States Magistrate Judge, including a term as Chief Magistrate Judge. He is recognized internationally for his contributions to e-discovery, notably approving the use of technology-assisted review in litigation.
Hon. Angel D. Mitchell
United States Magistrate Judge at District of Kansas
Judge 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
Judge Teresa J. James was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas in 2014. She has experience in energy, oil and gas, condemnation, and complex litigation.
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.'
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, with over a decade of experience managing all aspects of discovery and litigating various discovery disputes in state and federal courts.
Jillian Dent
Partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson
Jillian Dent is a partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson in Kansas City, representing individuals in consumer, privacy, and products class-action litigation. She has led e-discovery efforts in data breach, privacy, and dairy products cases.
John J. Pappas Jr.
Midwest Director at OpenText
John J. Pappas Jr. is a lawyer and experienced e-discovery consultant, advising clients on e-discovery strategies and admissibility of electronic evidence. He is a member of the EDRM Global Advisory Council and co-chair of the Seventh Circuit eDiscovery Pilot Program.
Kelly Twigger
Principal at ESI Attorneys LLC
Kelly Twigger is a Discovery Strategist and the Principal of ESI Attorneys, 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, focusing on electronic discovery issues from preservation through production. She provides counsel to the firm's multidisciplinary 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 expertise in electronic discovery, information governance, and data security.
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 recognized for her scholarly work on technology-assisted review in e-discovery.
Paul McVoy
Chief Discovery Officer at Meta-e
Paul McVoy has extensive experience in the discovery sector, having managed litigation support departments and founded e-discovery companies. He believes in using the best technology and advice to level the playing field in litigation.
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, regularly appearing in state and federal courts. She is an active member of the Sedona Conference Working Group 1 and serves on the ESI Rules Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Scott Milner
Co-leader of eData Practice at Morgan Lewis
Scott A. Milner counsels and advises companies in electronic discovery and information governance processes. He works with Morgan Lewis’s lawyers to tailor strategies and discovery management plans for clients globally.
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 in litigation. He advises corporations and law firms on best practices for applying technology to reduce discovery time and cost.
Uzo Nwonwu
Deputy General Counsel at UMB Bank
Uzo Nwonwu is an experienced employment litigator and counselor, currently serving as Deputy General Counsel at UMB Bank. She manages litigation, judicial compliance, and focuses on employment law matters, including e-discovery best practices.
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.